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SKITOURING [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-08-20

English

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

A type of skiing generally practised along summer backcountry trails, which may involve crossing high passes and exposure to many of the hazards of prolonged mountain travel.

OBS

Term used by Parks Canada.

Key term(s)
  • skitouring

French

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

Forme de ski généralement pratiquée sur les sentiers d'été de l'arrière-pays, qui oblige parfois le skieur à traverser des cols élevés et l'expose aux dangers du parcours prolongé en montagne.

OBS

Le terme «ski de randonnée» est parfois utilisé pour désigner le ski de fond pratiqué à faible vitesse.

OBS

Terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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