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AMATEUR PLEIN AIR [2 records]

Record 1 2007-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tourism (General)
CONT

There are new advanced decision making tools for amateur recreationists. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

CONT

Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended for amateur recreationists. A high degree of caution is advised near avalanche paths; large slides which exceed normal runouts are possible.

OBS

amateur recreationist: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourisme (Généralités)
CONT

Il existe de nouveaux outils pour aider les adeptes de plein air à prendre des décisions. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

adepte de plein air; amateur de plein air; amatrice de plein air : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tourist Activities
  • Camping and Caravanning
  • Tourism (General)
DEF

A person who frequently enjoys outdoor recreation, as camping and hiking.

CONT

Therefore, the recreator, the traveler and the tourist differ somewhat primarily in that the recreator's main interest is in the recreation activity of his choice for which he may or may not need to do so.

OBS

recreationist: a term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Activités touristiques
  • Camping et caravaning
  • Tourisme (Généralités)
DEF

Personne qui aime et pratique de façon régulière des activités de plein air.

OBS

adepte de plein air; amateur de plein air : Termes en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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