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backpacker

noun

Definition of backpacker

as in climber

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Recent Examples of backpacker Isle Royale is a backpacker’s getaway first and foremost, with a sprinkling of campsites along its waterfront stretches and the 40-mile Greenstone Ridge Trail traversing its spine. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026 The adventure-sports capital of New Zealand started out as a backpacker’s destination—then many of those backpackers grew up, made some money, and came back wanting to play at a higher level. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 It's also filled with lots of hostels, backpacker retreats, and two- to three-star hotels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 The solo travel market has transformed from a niche backpacker trend into a massive global industry, projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, according to Solo Traveler. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The backpacker's body fails him, but not before the slug transforms his mind. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026 Now, in the hot and humid Laotian early summer, their team trekked four kilometers through dense jungle in search of the missing men, in an area about 55 kilometers (35 miles) east of the lush, scenic backpacker hotspot of Vang Vieng. — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Earlier this year, a 19-year-old backpacker from Canada was found dead on a beach on the Australian island of K'gari, surrounded by a pack of dingoes. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Martha noticed the Dutch backpacker, of course. — Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Using a rope system, Roper secured the climber and helped them off the narrow 20-by-20-inch ledge.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
The terrain was so steep that the technician could not safely disconnect from the hoist hook after reaching the first climber.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of climber

Noun

The bodies of two Belgian mountaineers who went missing in the Swiss Alps more than three decades ago have been found, officials said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
The most recent example occurred July 26 when a hiker on the Trift Glacier discovered the remains of two mountaineers who had been missing since 1992 – according to Swiss police.

— James Powel, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of mountaineer

Noun

Following medical evaluations, two hikers showed signs of hypothermia and were taken to a hospital.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Shenandoah National Park is a hiker’s delight with hundreds of miles of trails and countless opportunities to commune with nature.

— Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of hiker

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