back country
Example Sentences
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Wallace’s book is illustrated with William’s extraordinary cartoons — detailed maps of rivers and back country, white-water guidance, character satires, first-aid instructions including “Swimming Self-rescue.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023
On March 9, Ms. Jackson and her husband, both avid back country skiers, packed their shovels, probes and beacons and set off down the snow-covered mountain.
From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023
Nine other students, three instructors and two search and rescue members stayed the night in the back country after the lightning strike, school officials said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2022
"I just hope there is not some poor soul up in some of the back country lanes that hasn't been seen yet by anyone."
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2021
The annals of Appalachian Trail hikes are full of tales of hikers being mugged by bears in the back country of the Smokies.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
