back country

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

But in the back country, you’re completely on your own.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

“They were in the back country to camp.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023

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

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

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson