Examples of backcountry in a Sentence
he took a month's supplies and headed out to the backcountry
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Six were close friends who had together planned the backcountry ski trip.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
For many, that represents the appeal of backcountry skiing — a chance to test yourself against the terrain and to roam freely across the pristine snow, unbounded by groomed runs.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Fifteen backcountry skiers were caught in the avalanche reported Tuesday in the Castle Peak area near Donner Pass.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The avalanche struck a group of 15 backcountry skiers − 11 paying guests and four guides − who were on the last day of a three-day adventure that cost over $1,100 per person.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
For many, that represents the appeal of backcountry skiing — a chance to test yourself against the terrain and to roam freely across the pristine snow, unbounded by groomed runs.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Fifteen backcountry skiers were caught in the avalanche reported Tuesday in the Castle Peak area near Donner Pass.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The avalanche struck a group of 15 backcountry skiers − 11 paying guests and four guides − who were on the last day of a three-day adventure that cost over $1,100 per person.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Backcountry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcountry. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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