along the ridges; ridge-hopping
Describes movement or a route that follows mountain ridges. Often used in hiking, mountaineering, or describing a path that stays high on the ridgeline.
If you walk along the ridges, you can enjoy the scenery of the ridge all the way.
This mountain trail goes along the ridges, crossing several peaks.
Compound of 峰 (mine, 'peak') + 伝い (tsutai, the continuative form of 伝う tsutau, 'to go along'). The reading みねづたい reflects rendaku voicing of つたい to づたい.