mountainward
Heading toward summits
Mountainward means toward the mountains, indicating direction of movement or orientation: The trail led mountainward through dense forest.
Also used as an adjective: the mountainward slope of the valley.
The form mountainwards appears in British English.
Toward higher elevation
- skywardToward the firmament
- ascendingMoving upward
- northwardToward the top
- southwardToward the equator's direction
eastward · westward · bearing · heading · orientation · course · trajectory · compass
Ascend using effort
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- elevationHeight above reference point
incline · steep · ascend · uphill · rise · soar · highland · gradient
uphill
Toward higher elevation
southward · eastward · westward · bearing · heading · orientation · course · trajectory · compass · toward
climb
Ascend using effort
elevation · incline · steep · ascend · uphill · rise · soar · highland · gradient · upslope
ridge
Narrow raised strip
elevation · cordillera · range · sierra · massif · escarpment · alp · foothill · slope · valley
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- hikingRecreational trail walking
climbing · trail · trailhead · basecamp · alpinism · trek · bivouac · sherpa · climber · alpinist
mount, mountain, mountains, mountainous, mountaintop, mountainside, mountaineer, mountaineers, mountaineering