mountaineering

/ˌmaʊntɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
noun
  1. The sport or activity of climbing mountains, especially as a serious or professional pursuit.
    • She took up mountaineering after hiking in the Alps for several summers.
    • Mountaineering requires physical strength, endurance, and careful planning.
    • Modern mountaineering equipment includes ropes, crampons, and ice axes.