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BACKCOUNTRY TRAVEL [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- avalanche risk
1, record 1, English, avalanche%20risk
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avalanche risk is the probability or chance of harm resulting from interactions between avalanche hazard and a specific element at risk. Avalanche risk is determined by the exposure of that element, and its vulnerability to the avalanche hazard. Avalanche risk is a function of hazard, vulnerability and exposure. 2, record 1, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The avalanche risk is higher in the Coast Mountains than in the Rockies today. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 3, record 1, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposure is about where, and for how long the element at risk is positioned in the terrain. For backcountry travel, the exposure component of risk is the single most important consideration for controlling risk. This is because a person is capable of having complete control over where and when they travel, and is therefore charged with absolute responsibility for his or her own risk. Even during periods of high avalanche hazard, a simple reduction in exposure will reduce the risk. 2, record 1, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Vulnerability is a concept that expresses susceptibility to the impacts of avalanche hazard, and it must relate to a specific element at risk. An old growth tree and a person standing side by side will have very different vulnerabilities to the hazard; therefore, while the hazard may be the same, the risk to each of them will be different. The person may be susceptible to Size 2 avalanches, whereas the tree might be susceptible to only a Size 4 – thus, the person has a higher vulnerability and subsequently higher risk. 2, record 1, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In risk management, the term "hazard" is used to mean an event that could cause harm and the term "risk" is used to mean simply the probability of something happening. 4, record 1, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
avalanche risk: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 1, English, - avalanche%20risk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- risque d'avalanche
1, record 1, French, risque%20d%27avalanche
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aujourd'hui, le risque d'avalanche est plus élevé dans la chaîne Côtière que dans les Rocheuses. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 1, French, - risque%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
risque [sens général] : La probabilité que les effets dommageables surviennent réellement. […] pour qu'il y ait risque - il faut qu'il y ait À LA FOIS un danger ET une exposition à ce danger. Sans ces deux conditions, il n'y a pas de risque. Considérons par exemple le cas d'un animal dangereux. Celui-ci représente un «danger». Lorsque l'animal est en liberté, les personnes qui se trouvent à proximité sont exposées à ce danger. Par conséquent, il existe un risque que ces personnes soient victimes d'une attaque. À l’inverse, lorsque l'animal est enfermé dans une cage, il reste «dangereux» mais personne n'est exposé à ce danger. Par conséquent, il n'y a pas de risque. Risque = danger + exposition. 2, record 1, French, - risque%20d%27avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
risque d'avalanche : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 3, record 1, French, - risque%20d%27avalanche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports (General)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Motorized Sports
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- routefinding
1, record 2, English, routefinding
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Backcountry Travel-Avalanche Terrain. ] The rules of routefinding are not etched in stone. They depend on the stability of the snowpack, the type of instability, the kind of group, the goals of the group, and the mode of travel.... Routefinding is a fine art that takes years to master. Making a path on the land-the best path for that particular day in those particular conditions with your own particular party-is the ultimate test of mountain smarts. 2, record 2, English, - routefinding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... safe travel in avalanche terrain. Routefinding involves ability to choose a route which is fast while requiring minimizing both physical effort and avalanche risk. 3, record 2, English, - routefinding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Routefinding. Once in the backcountry, it’s important to pick a route that avoids primary avalanche terrain if at all possible, as conditions may change from day to day or even hour to hour. When in doubt, pick a route that follows a ridge top or wide valley bottom if possible. Look for signs of previous avalanche activity such as vegetation cues, old fracture lines and debris piles and avoid them. Stay clear of likely slide paths and run out zones if at all possible. 4, record 2, English, - routefinding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 CONT
The routefinding will be difficult with poor visibility. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 5, record 2, English, - routefinding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Routefinding is more action oriented - you are actually doing it!! Route selection is more of a choice that you are making. 6, record 2, English, - routefinding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Winter sports included: ice climbing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. 7, record 2, English, - routefinding
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
routefinding : term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 7, record 2, English, - routefinding
Record 2, Key term(s)
- route finding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Sports motorisés
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- choix d'itinéraire
1, record 2, French, choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- choix de parcours 1, record 2, French, choix%20de%20parcours
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La visibilité réduite rendra le choix d'itinéraire plus difficile. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 2, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'itinéraire est prévu avec le plus de précision possible par le chef de course avant le départ. Sur le terrain, des éléments nouveaux peuvent néanmoins l'amener à modifier ses choix initiaux : [...] qualité de neige inattendue, évolution imprévue des conditions nivo-météorologiques [...] etc. 2, record 2, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sports de neige concernés : escalade de glace, ski, surf des neiges, motoneige, raquette. 3, record 2, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
choix d'itinéraire; choix de parcours : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 3, record 2, French, - choix%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes diversos (Generalidades)
- Esquí y snowboard
- Deportes motorizados
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- selección de itinerario
1, record 2, Spanish, selecci%C3%B3n%20de%20itinerario
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- avalanche probe
1, record 3, English, avalanche%20probe
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- probe 2, record 3, English, probe
correct, noun, officially approved
- avalanche probe pole 3, record 3, English, avalanche%20probe%20pole
correct
- probe pole 4, record 3, English, probe%20pole
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [long, thin] ... pole that is used for locating buried avalanche victims in avalanche debris. 5, record 3, English, - avalanche%20probe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Take out your probe and check the snowdepth. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 6, record 3, English, - avalanche%20probe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Probes come in a variety of lengths, from around 220 cm to 600 cm and are made from different materials [e.g.] ... aluminium ... steel. 7, record 3, English, - avalanche%20probe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Probes for backcountry travel are collapsible into sections of about 0. 5 m. Probes in rescue packs or on snowmobiles may have section lengths up to 1 m, and those that can be moved by truck to an accident site may be in one piece. For very deep burials, it is possible to combine numerous sections of collapsible probes into very long probes. 8, record 3, English, - avalanche%20probe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 CONT
... Carbon Pro [are] the finest backcountry ski poles on earth. Features ... Carbon Fiber lower shafts quickly screw together to form a highly effective avalanche probe pole. 9, record 3, English, - avalanche%20probe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Probes may also be used to locate strong and weak layers within the snowpack and thereby obtain a qualitative feel for structure with depth. 5, record 3, English, - avalanche%20probe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
probe: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 10, record 3, English, - avalanche%20probe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
avalanche probe: term used by Parks Canada. 11, record 3, English, - avalanche%20probe
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sonde
1, record 3, French, sonde
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- sonde à avalanche 2, record 3, French, sonde%20%C3%A0%20avalanche
correct, feminine noun
- sonde d'avalanches 3, record 3, French, sonde%20d%27avalanches
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Longue tige que l'on enfonce dans la neige afin de localiser une victime ensevelie. 4, record 3, French, - sonde
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Utilisez votre sonde pour vérifier l'épaisseur du manteau neigeux. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 5, record 3, French, - sonde
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La sonde [...] sert à préciser rapidement et exactement l'emplacement [de la victime d'avalanche] et à connaître la profondeur d'ensevelissement. 2, record 3, French, - sonde
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sonde : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 6, record 3, French, - sonde
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sonde d'avalanches : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 3, French, - sonde
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- serious
1, record 4, English, serious
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avalanche conditions are serious; avalanches will occur with human and other triggers. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 4, English, - serious
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rating taken from the Backcountry Avalanche Advisory. It indicates that avalanche conditions are serious. Backcountry travellers must use extra caution during their travels. Avalanches will occur with human and other triggers. Avalanche training and experience are essential for safe backcountry travel. 2, record 4, English, - serious
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
serious: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 4, English, - serious
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sérieuses
1, record 4, French, s%C3%A9rieuses
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conditions avalancheuses sont sérieuses. Il y a déclenchements d'avalanches probables par intervention humaine ou de façon naturelle. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 4, French, - s%C3%A9rieuses
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice tiré de l'Avis de sécurité - Avalanches dans l'arrière-pays. L'indice indique que les conditions avalancheuses sont sérieuses, qu'il faut exercer une prudence accrue dans le choix d'itinéraires et que des déclenchements d'avalanches par intervention humaine ou de façon naturelle sont probables. Des connaissances et de l'expérience sont essentielles pour des déplacements sécuritaires dans l'arrière-pays. 2, record 4, French, - s%C3%A9rieuses
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sérieuses : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 4, French, - s%C3%A9rieuses
Record 4, Key term(s)
- sérieux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-10-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- poor
1, record 5, English, poor
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avalanche conditions are poor; avalanches are occurring frequently. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 5, English, - poor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rating taken from the Backcountry Avalanche Advisory. It indicates that avalanche conditions are poor. Travelling in backcountry is not recommended. Avalanches are occurring frequently. Inappropriate conditions for backcountry travel without extensive avalanche training and experience. 2, record 5, English, - poor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poor: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 5, English, - poor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mauvaises
1, record 5, French, mauvaises
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conditions avalancheuses sont mauvaises. Les avalanches sont fréquentes. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 5, French, - mauvaises
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice tiré de l'Avis de sécurité - Avalanches dans l'arrière-pays. L'indice indique que les conditions avalancheuses sont mauvaises et que les déplacements dans l'arrière-pays sont déconseillés. Qu'il y a des avalanches fréquentes. Les conditions sont inappropriées pour les déplacements dans l'arrière-pays pour les usagers sans formation et expérience approfondies en matière d'avalanches. 1, record 5, French, - mauvaises
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mauvaises : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 5, French, - mauvaises
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-10-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- low
1, record 6, English, low
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The avalanche danger rating below treeline is low. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 6, English, - low
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A danger level pertaining to the Canadian Avalanche Danger Scale. When the danger level is considered "low, "natural avalanches are very unlikely and human-triggered avalanches are unlikely. Therefore, backcountry travel is generally safe and normal caution is advised. 2, record 6, English, - low
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
low: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 6, English, - low
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- faible
1, record 6, French, faible
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indice de risque d'avalanche est faible au-dessous de la limite forestière. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 6, French, - faible
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice de risque tiré de l'Échelle canadienne de risque d'avalanche. Dans l'Échelle européenne de risque d'avalanche, cet indice correspond à l'indice «faible». 1, record 6, French, - faible
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans l'Échelle canadienne de risque d'avalanche, l'indice «faible» indique que les avalanches naturelles sont très improbables et que les déclenchements par intervention humaine sont improbables. Les déplacements sont considérés sans danger dans la majorité des cas; il faut respecter les mesures de prudence habituelles. 2, record 6, French, - faible
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
faible : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 6, French, - faible
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-09-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- good
1, record 7, English, good
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avalanche conditions are good; avalanches are infrequent but possible. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 7, English, - good
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rating taken from the Backcountry Avalanche Advisory. It indicates that : avalanche conditions are good. Backcountry travellers must use normal caution during their travels. Avalanches are infrequent but possible. Appropriate conditions for informed backcountry travel are present. 2, record 7, English, - good
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
good: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 7, English, - good
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bonnes
1, record 7, French, bonnes
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conditions avalancheuses sont bonnes; les avalanches sont peu fréquentes mais possibles. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 7, French, - bonnes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice tiré de l'Avis de sécurité - Avalanches dans l'arrière-pays. L'indice indique que les conditions avalancheuses sont bonnes, qu'il faut exercer une prudence normale dans les choix d'itinéraire, qu'il y a des avalanches peu fréquentes mais possibles et que les conditions sont appropriées pour les usagers bien informés concernant le choix d'itinéraires dans l'arrière-pays. 2, record 7, French, - bonnes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bonnes : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 7, French, - bonnes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-08-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ski touring
1, record 8, English, ski%20touring
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 8, English, - ski%20touring
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 3, record 8, English, - ski%20touring
Record 8, Key term(s)
- skitouring
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ski de randonnée
1, record 8, French, ski%20de%20randonn%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 8, French, - ski%20de%20randonn%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «ski de randonnée» est parfois utilisé pour désigner le ski de fond pratiqué à faible vitesse. 2, record 8, French, - ski%20de%20randonn%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 8, French, - ski%20de%20randonn%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-12-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- extreme
1, record 9, English, extreme
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The avalanche danger rating is extreme at all elevations. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 9, English, - extreme
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A danger level taken from the Canadian Avalanche Danger Scale. When the danger level is considered "extreme, "widespread natural and human-triggered avalanches are certain. Therefore, the recommended action in the backcountry is to avoid travel in avalanche terrain and to confine travel to low-angle terrain well away from avalanche path runouts. 2, record 9, English, - extreme
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
extreme: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 9, English, - extreme
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- extrême
1, record 9, French, extr%C3%AAme
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indice de risque d'avalanche est extrême à toutes altitudes. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 9, French, - extr%C3%AAme
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice de risque tiré de l'Échelle canadienne de risque d'avalanche. Dans l'Échelle canadienne de risque d'avalanche, l'indice «extrême» indique que les nombreuses avalanches naturelles et déclenchements par intervention humaine sont certains. L'échelle déconseille les déplacements en terrain avalancheux et indique aux usagers de limiter leurs déplacements aux terrains de faibles inclinaisons loin des zones de dépôt d'avalanches. 1, record 9, French, - extr%C3%AAme
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans l'Échelle européenne de risque d'avalanche, cet indice correspond à l'indice «très fort». 1, record 9, French, - extr%C3%AAme
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
extrême : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 9, French, - extr%C3%AAme
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-11-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- current conditions
1, record 10, English, current%20conditions
correct, plural, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The current conditions are excellent for backcountry travel. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ] 1, record 10, English, - current%20conditions
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
current conditions: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 10, English, - current%20conditions
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- conditions actuelles
1, record 10, French, conditions%20actuelles
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Environnement Canada diffuse des avis, des avertissements et des veilles météorologiques pour renseigner la population sur le temps actuel ou à venir. Un «avis» est un bulletin indiquant que les conditions actuelles ou prévues sont susceptibles de causer des désagréments ou de susciter des inquiétudes d'ordre général, mais ne constituent pas une menace grave. 2, record 10, French, - conditions%20actuelles
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les conditions actuelles sont favorables aux déplacements en arrière-pays. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 3, record 10, French, - conditions%20actuelles
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conditions actuelles : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 4, record 10, French, - conditions%20actuelles
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-08-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- spring conditions
1, record 11, English, spring%20conditions
correct, plural, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spring conditions are an excellent time for backcountry travel. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ] 1, record 11, English, - spring%20conditions
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spring conditions: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 11, English, - spring%20conditions
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- conditions printanières
1, record 11, French, conditions%20printani%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les déplacements en arrière-pays sont d'autant plus favorables lors de conditions printanières. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 11, French, - conditions%20printani%C3%A8res
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conditions printanières : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 11, French, - conditions%20printani%C3%A8res
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-08-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Protection of Life
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- avalanche awareness
1, record 12, English, avalanche%20awareness
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A course on avalanche awareness will give you the basics for backcountry travel. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ] 1, record 12, English, - avalanche%20awareness
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Avalanche awareness is a basic skill needed for backcountry travel. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ] 1, record 12, English, - avalanche%20awareness
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avalanche awareness: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 12, English, - avalanche%20awareness
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- sensibilisation aux avalanches
1, record 12, French, sensibilisation%20aux%20avalanches
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un cours de sensibilisation aux avalanches vous donnera les connaissances de base nécessaires pour les déplacements en arrière-pays. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 12, French, - sensibilisation%20aux%20avalanches
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une sensibilisation aux risques d'avalanche est essentielle pour se déplacer dans l'arrière-pays. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 12, French, - sensibilisation%20aux%20avalanches
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sensibilisation aux avalanches : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 12, French, - sensibilisation%20aux%20avalanches
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-08-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- backcountry travel
1, record 13, English, backcountry%20travel
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Current conditions are excellent for backcountry travel. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. ] 1, record 13, English, - backcountry%20travel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Winter sports included: ice climbing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. 2, record 13, English, - backcountry%20travel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
backcountry travel : term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 13, English, - backcountry%20travel
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- déplacement dans l'arrière-pays
1, record 13, French, d%C3%A9placement%20dans%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conditions actuelles pour les déplacements dans l'arrière-pays sont excellentes. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9placement%20dans%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sports de neige concernés : escalade de glace, ski, surf des neiges, motoneige, raquette. 2, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9placement%20dans%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
déplacement dans l'arrière-pays : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9placement%20dans%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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