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Noun
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Some mountaineers may have regarded the retreat as a failure of nerve.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026 -
The all-new Sip Essential takes the company's longstanding personal filter straw format and halves weight, ensuring that even the lightest-traveling speed hikers and mountaineers don't find themselves up a creek without a filter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To reach the trailhead, hikers can start on the Friars Road Walking Path — located in the same parking lot as the Costco on Fenton Parkway, next to SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gardeners, tree climbers, hikers and anyone else can identify poison ivy.—
Eva Flowe
April 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the day, McKinley Park is filled with activity, from dog walkers and joggers to families enjoying the outdoors.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Maximize your miles with Hoka membership perks This is a fun benefit for runners, walkers, and hikers—members can earn rewards and badges through the Hoka Membership program for completing challenges like the Speedgoat 7 Vert (log 7,000 feet of elevation to complete it).—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Backpackers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpackers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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