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RANDONNEUR [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peak bagger
1, record 1, English, peak%20bagger
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A climber or hiker whose main goal is to reach a summit, a list of summits or as many summits as possible. 2, record 1, English, - peak%20bagger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some climbers use the term "peak bagger" pejoratively, implying the climber in question is more interested in crossing off mountains on a list than climbing for the sheer joy of it. 3, record 1, English, - peak%20bagger
Record 1, Key term(s)
- peak-bagger
- peakbagger
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- collectionneur de sommets
1, record 1, French, collectionneur%20de%20sommets
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alpiniste ou randonneur dont le but premier est d’atteindre un sommet, tous les sommets d’une liste ou le plus grand nombre de sommets possible. 2, record 1, French, - collectionneur%20de%20sommets
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Camping and Caravanning
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pedestrian camper
1, record 2, English, pedestrian%20camper
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- camper hiker 2, record 2, English, camper%20hiker
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pedestrian Camping. To travel on foot and carry all you need upon your back is to achieve a rare degree of independence. ... The pedestrian camper, however, is confronted by one difficulty in its acutest form: namely, the load. No doubt this difficulty is lessened if two or three people camp together. 1, record 2, English, - pedestrian%20camper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Camping et caravaning
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- campeur-randonneur
1, record 2, French, campeur%2Drandonneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- campeuse-randonneuse 1, record 2, French, campeuse%2Drandonneuse
correct, feminine noun
- campeur pédestre 2, record 2, French, campeur%20p%C3%A9destre
correct, masculine noun
- campeuse pédestre 3, record 2, French, campeuse%20p%C3%A9destre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Randonneur qui pratique le camping. 1, record 2, French, - campeur%2Drandonneur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les camps, la surface d’occupation sera calculée au minimum à raison de 30 m2 par installation de campeur pédestre, cycliste, canoéiste ou motocycliste, et 100 m2 par installation de campeur automobiliste. 2, record 2, French, - campeur%2Drandonneur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tourist Activities
- Mountain Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- backpacker
1, record 3, English, backpacker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who carries his or her gear on his or her back while hiking for more than a day. 2, record 3, English, - backpacker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Backpacking as a method of travel is a different activity, which mainly utilizes public transport during a journey which can last months. 3, record 3, English, - backpacker
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Activités touristiques
- Sports de montagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- grand randonneur pédestre
1, record 3, French, grand%20randonneur%20p%C3%A9destre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- grande randonneuse pédestre 2, record 3, French, grande%20randonneuse%20p%C3%A9destre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui transporte sur son dos le matériel dont elle a besoin pour marcher pendant plus d’une journée, sur un parcours de grande randonnée. 1, record 3, French, - grand%20randonneur%20p%C3%A9destre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «excursionniste» et «randonneur» peuvent désigner des personnes utilisant un autre moyen de locomotion que la marche et sur une période plus courte. 2, record 3, French, - grand%20randonneur%20p%C3%A9destre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
- Tourist Activities
- Mountain Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- packframe
1, record 4, English, packframe
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- pack frame 1, record 4, English, pack%20frame
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The backpacker needs an aluminum packframe to carry the weight of his equipment high and close to his body to permit walking in an erect position. The packframe will take extra clothing, personal items, tent or tarpaulin, cooking kit, and a reasonable amount of food. 1, record 4, English, - packframe
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
- Activités touristiques
- Sports de montagne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- armature
1, record 4, French, armature
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un bon sac à dos revêt une importance capitale pour le randonneur. Il doit avant tout être monté sur une armature, qui répartit également la charge sur les reins et les épaules et libère le dos d’un désagréable frottement. Mais, si étudiée soit-elle, n’ importe quelle armature ne convient pas à n’ importe quel dos. On fera donc un essai avant de choisir entre les différents modèles offerts sur le marché : Sacs à armature rigide(en tubes de Duralumin ou d’acier léger) [...] Sacs à armature souple(des lames d’acier flexibles remplacent les tubes). 1, record 4, French, - armature
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-12-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Various Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- exposure
1, record 5, English, exposure
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The exposure to large slopes demands careful routefinding. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 5, English, - exposure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Winter sports included: ice climbing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. 2, record 5, English, - exposure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exposure: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 5, English, - exposure
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- exposition
1, record 5, French, exposition
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estimation du danger auquel est soumis le [randonneur] dans une pente(barre rocheuse, pente raide). 2, record 5, French, - exposition
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’exposition recouvre deux notions : La qualité de la réception en cas de chute. Un glacier suspendu ou des évolutions au-dessus de falaises sont considérés comme plus exposés qu’une pente sans obstacle se terminant sans rimaye sur un glacier tout plat, tout poudre. L’exposition, c’est aussi ce qui risque de vous tomber dessus : chutes de pierres ou de séracs, avalanches, chutes d’autres skieurs sur des itinéraires encombrés. 3, record 5, French, - exposition
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L’exposition aux pentes importantes demande un choix d’itinéraire prudent. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche.] 4, record 5, French, - exposition
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sports de neige concernés : escalade de glace, ski, surf des neiges, motoneige, raquette. 5, record 5, French, - exposition
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
exposition : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. 5, record 5, French, - exposition
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tourism (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- backcountry traveller
1, record 6, English, backcountry%20traveller
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- traveller 1, record 6, English, traveller
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Backcountry travellers are advised to avoid all avalanche terrain. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 6, English, - backcountry%20traveller
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
backcountry traveller; traveller: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 6, English, - backcountry%20traveller
Record 6, Key term(s)
- backcountry traveler
- traveler
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- randonneur de l'arrière-pays
1, record 6, French, randonneur%20de%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- randonneuse de l'arrière-pays 1, record 6, French, randonneuse%20de%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- randonneur 1, record 6, French, randonneur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- randonneuse 1, record 6, French, randonneuse
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On conseille aux randonneurs de l’arrière-pays d’éviter tout terrain avalancheux. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche.] 1, record 6, French, - randonneur%20de%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
randonneur de l'arrière-pays; randonneuse de l'arrière-pays; randonneur; randonneuse : termes uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. 2, record 6, French, - randonneur%20de%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%2Dpays
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-10-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- touring cyclist
1, record 7, English, touring%20cyclist
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Someone who travels by bicycle for recreation. 2, record 7, English, - touring%20cyclist
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 7, English, - touring%20cyclist
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cyclotouriste
1, record 7, French, cyclotouriste
correct, proposal, masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui effectue un voyage à bicyclette pour le plaisir. 1, record 7, French, - cyclotouriste
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par analogie avec cyclorandonneur qui est défini comme un randonneur qui se déplace à bicyclette dans le Vocabulaire des loisirs de plein air de l'Office de la langue française, 1993 page 41. 1, record 7, French, - cyclotouriste
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 1, record 7, French, - cyclotouriste
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Parques y jardines botánicos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cicloturista
1, record 7, Spanish, cicloturista
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-09-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- designated trail
1, record 8, English, designated%20trail
correct, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 8, English, - designated%20trail
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sentier désigné
1, record 8, French, sentier%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sentier qu'un randonneur doit emprunter sans en dévier, afin de protéger la flore ou la faune ou pour des raisons de sécurité. 1, record 8, French, - sentier%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme anglais «trail» englobe les notions françaises de piste et de sentier. Le terme «sentier» est employé pour désigner les aménagements à caractère contemplatif ou éducatif alors que le terme «piste» est plutôt utilisé pour désigner les aménagements à caractère sportif. 2, record 8, French, - sentier%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 2, record 8, French, - sentier%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-10-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- loop trail
1, record 9, English, loop%20trail
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- round-trip trail 2, record 9, English, round%2Dtrip%20trail
less frequent
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circular path or route in which the hiker does not retrace his steps. 3, record 9, English, - loop%20trail
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sentier en boucle
1, record 9, French, sentier%20en%20boucle
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- boucle 2, record 9, French, boucle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sentier circulaire qui ramène le randonneur à son point de départ. 3, record 9, French, - sentier%20en%20boucle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-06-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Tourist Activities
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- torso pack
1, record 10, English, torso%20pack
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- internal frame pack 1, record 10, English, internal%20frame%20pack
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The comfortable internal frame jack have captured the specialty market. Commonly called torso packs, they are available as top or side (panel) loaders. 1, record 10, English, - torso%20pack
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Activités touristiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sac à armature interne
1, record 10, French, sac%20%C3%A0%20armature%20interne
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sacs à armature interne sont généralement 2 ou 3 fois plus grands que les sacs de week-end et conçus de façon à porter leur charge près du corps afin de gêner le moins possible l'équilibre du randonneur. [...] Ils s’adaptent bien aux mouvements des bras, des épaule et du torse [...] 1, record 10, French, - sac%20%C3%A0%20armature%20interne
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1979-06-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- aquabulle 1, record 11, English, aquabulle
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Aquabulle 1, record 11, English, Aquabulle
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) a light sub-sea shelter which can be used as a refuge or observation point for underwater swimmers. 1, record 11, English, - aquabulle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- aquabulle
1, record 11, French, aquabulle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Aquabulle 2, record 11, French, Aquabulle
correct
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) un abri sous-marin léger qui peut servir de refuge pour randonneur abyssaux ou de poste d’observation pour océanographes sportifs. 2, record 11, French, - aquabulle
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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