Backcountry 4132489 206554607 2008-04-18T19:47:58Z Valerius Tygart 2110976 Moved dabs to See also section 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]]