Backcountry: meaning, definitions and examples
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backcountry
[ ˈbækˌkʌntri ]
outdoor adventure
Remote and undeveloped areas, typically found in the wilderness or mountains, away from civilization and often difficult to access.
Synonyms
remote area, undeveloped region, wilderness
Examples of usage
- They spent a week exploring the backcountry of the national park.
- Hiking in the backcountry requires proper preparation and gear.
skiing/snowboarding
Off-piste terrain, outside of designated ski resort boundaries, where the snow is untouched and the terrain is more challenging.
Synonyms
backcountry skiing, backside, off-piste
Examples of usage
- The skiers ventured into the backcountry to find fresh powder.
- Backcountry skiing requires avalanche safety training.
Translations
Translations of the word "backcountry" in other languages:
🇵🇹 região remota
🇮🇳 दुर्गम क्षेत्र
🇩🇪 Hinterland
🇮🇩 pedalaman
🇺🇦 віддалена місцевість
🇵🇱 odludzie
🇯🇵 人里離れた地域
🇫🇷 arrière-pays
🇪🇸 zona remota
🇹🇷 ıssız bölge
🇰🇷 오지
🇸🇦 منطقة نائية
🇨🇿 odlehlá oblast
🇸🇰 odľahlá oblasť
🇨🇳 偏远地区
🇸🇮 odročje
🇮🇸 afskekkt svæði
🇰🇿 алыс аймақ
🇬🇪 შორეული რეგიონი
🇦🇿 uzaq bölgə
🇲🇽 zona remota
Word origin
The term 'backcountry' originated in North America, referring to the remote and less traveled areas of the wilderness. It gained popularity in outdoor recreation and skiing/snowboarding communities for describing off-the-beaten-path locations. The concept of exploring the backcountry represents a desire for adventure and a connection with nature.
See also: countrified, countryman, countrywide, countrywoman.