: an accumulation of loose stones or rocky debris lying on a slope or at the base of a hill or cliff : talus
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As you near the summit, carefully treading loose scree and tiptoeing along the ridge, you’ll be enveloped by views of Taos Ski Valley, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Wheeler Peak Wilderness.
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Lauren Matison, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2023
The piece transforms the wall with a cluster of dents and gashes, leaving a scree of detritus beneath it; the head itself lies among the rubble.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2024
Above 13,000 feet, the trail disappears, turning the final push into a steep, tortuous slog up loose scree guided only by cairns — stone towers left by previous climbers to mark the way.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
Tips for Buying Hiking Sandals Traction is paramount Maneuvering up a steep scree?
—Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
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Lauren Matison, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2023
The piece transforms the wall with a cluster of dents and gashes, leaving a scree of detritus beneath it; the head itself lies among the rubble.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2024
Above 13,000 feet, the trail disappears, turning the final push into a steep, tortuous slog up loose scree guided only by cairns — stone towers left by previous climbers to mark the way.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2023
Tips for Buying Hiking Sandals Traction is paramount Maneuvering up a steep scree?
—Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
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“Scree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scree. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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