noun
General Slang
backcountry
BAK-kun-tree · noun · informal
Unmarked, ungroomed terrain outside resort boundaries.
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Terrain outside marked, patrolled resort boundaries, which is ungroomed, unmarked, and carries avalanche and other risks. Backcountry riding demands avalanche knowledge and gear.
“They hiked into the backcountry for untracked lines.”
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backcountry In A Sentence
They hiked into the backcountry for untracked lines.
Origin & Usage
Ski/snowboard/outdoors term for out-of-bounds terrain.
People Also Ask
What is backcountry riding?
Riding terrain outside marked, patrolled resort boundaries that is ungroomed, unmarked, and carries avalanche and other risks.
Is the backcountry dangerous?
It can be. There's no patrol, grooming, or marked hazards, so it demands avalanche knowledge and proper safety gear.
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