Mountain Climbing Jargon

noun a height above a given level, especially the sea level

• The aircraft reached a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet.
• We hiked up to a high altitude and the view was breathtaking.
• I can't handle the altitude up here, I need to catch my breath.
• The company's profits reached new altitudes this quarter.

noun a descent from a horse or bicycle

verb to get off or alight from a horse, bicycle, or other mode of transportation

• The rider was instructed to dismount from the horse before entering the competition arena.
• Hey, can you dismount from the bike so I can take a turn?
• I had to dismount from the skateboard to avoid crashing into the fence.
• It's time to dismount from your high horse and start listening to other people's opinions.