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Record 1 2016-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Mountain Sports
CONT

More winter sports enthusiasts are heading into the wilderness in search of uncharted thrills and virgin snow[, but] the back country can be dangerous. [During the winter of 1995-1996] 25 people in the United States -- among them snow boarders, hikers, skiers and snowmobilers -- ... died in avalanches.

CONT

Walking in virgin snow can be great fun, but when it starts to get too deep your progress will be slowed to a snail's pace and you'll use more energy to travel less distance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

Il faut les conquérir, nos instants d'euphorie dans la neige vierge. Nous avons mis une heure et demie pour gravir à pied quelques centaines de mètres [...]

Spanish

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