noun
mountain hiker; person who walks in the mountains
Refers to someone who engages in hiking or walking activities in mountainous areas. Similar to ハイカー or 登山者, but may emphasize walking rather than technical climbing.
週末は山行者でにぎわう。
The area is bustling with mountain hikers on weekends.
彼はベテランの山行者だ。
He is a veteran mountain hiker.
登山者 typically refers to a mountain climber or alpinist, often implying more technical climbing. 山行者 focuses on walking/hiking.
Compound of 山 (mountain), 行 (go, walk), and 者 (person). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term transparently means 'mountain-walking person'.