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BACKCOUNTRY SKIING [2 records]

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Record 1 2025-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
DEF

A sport that consists of skiing outside of ski resorts in a sparsely populated area on untouched, ungroomed snow, usually while using specialized skis equipped with a free-heel binding system.

Key term(s)
  • back country skiing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
DEF

Sport qui consiste à skier dans une zone peu peuplée, en dehors des stations de ski, sur une neige vierge et non damée, généralement à l'aide de skis spécialisés possédant un système de fixation à talon libre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esquí y snowboard
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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

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