TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING [2 records]

Record 1 2010-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
DEF

Cross-country skiing over long distances, generally off marked trails, using large skis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
DEF

Ski de fond pratiqué sur de longues distances, en partie hors des pistes de ski balisées, avec des skis larges.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esquí y snowboard
  • Parques y jardines botánicos
Save record 1

Record 2 2006-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
CONT

The conditions are excellent for backcountry ski touring. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

In the context of avalanche bulletins, "ski touring" and "touring" mostly imply "backcountry ski touring."

OBS

backcountry ski touring; ski touring; touring; backcountry skiing: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

Les conditions sont idéales pour les randonnées de ski dans l'arrière pays. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

randonnée de ski dans l'arrière-pays : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: