What is a synonym for climbing?

Here are some synonyms for "climbing," depending on the context:

General:

* Ascending

* Scaling

* Mounting

* Hiking

* Trekking

More specific:

* For mountains: Summiting, scaling peaks, conquering

* For walls: Scaling, free-soloing, bouldering

* For trees: Arboriculture, tree-climbing

* For ladders: Ascending, scaling, mounting

The best synonym for "climbing" depends on the specific situation you're describing.