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touring [3 records]

Record 1 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

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Record 2 1996-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skating

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patinage

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tourism (General)
OBS

If it is still not possible to determine a clear-cut destination, it should be admissible to treat a trip as touring without a specific destination. However, most touring trips specialize in specific areas which permit identification of generalized destinations by continent, country, region, province or state. (Standard Definitions and Classifications of Travellers and Trip Characteristics).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourisme (Généralités)
OBS

Classification normalisée relative aux voyageurs et aux caractéristiques des voyages.

Spanish

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