noun
- a short ladder or rope ladder with rungs, used in climbing or mountaineering to gain access to high places
Usage: climbing/mountaineering term; also called a stirrup ladder
Examples
- The climber secured the etrier to the rock face before ascending.
- Mountaineers use etriers to cross crevasses safely.
- She attached the etrier to her harness and began the vertical climb.
- The expedition team carried several etriers for the difficult sections of the route.