Backcountry
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Valerius Tygart
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A '''backcountry''' area in general terms is a geographical region that is:
* isolated
* remote
* undeveloped
* difficult to access
The term may apply to various regions that are reasonably close to urban areas but are:
* not immediately accessible by road
* at relatively high altitude
* not frequented by human visitors
* limited to human-powered visitors
While the term "backcountry" is roughly comparable to the term [[wilderness|"wilderness"]], they are not necessarily equivalent. "Wilderness" implies more the '''condition''' whereas "backcountry" implies more the '''position'''. Backcountry is similar to [[hinterland]].
There is some debate about the accessibility of people by means other than human power. While wilderness is a state of mind that implies pristine and untouched landscapes, backcountry serves as areas of land explored exclusively by human power. Wilderness exists in many places, including the backcountry.
==See also==
*[[Potability of backcountry water]]
*[[Backcountry skiing]]
*[[Backcountry snowboarding]]
*[[Backcountry.com]]
*[[Backcountry hut]]
[[Category:Wilderness areas]]
[[Category:Geography terminology]]