back country

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They include areas popular with hillwalkers, climbers and back country skiers.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Big Thicket offers nearly 40 miles of hiking trails and six waterway corridors, as well as opportunities for back country camping, paddling, fishing, bird watching and much more.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

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

And who will they find to take food from out in the back country?

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson