Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Hiking in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado A hiker enjoying the view of the Alps. A hike is a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails or footpaths in the countryside. Walking for pleasure developed in Europe during the eighteenth century. [1] Long hikes as part of a religious pilgrimage have existed for a much longer time
fender (vehicle): the part of an automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle body that frames a wheel well (UK: mudguard or wing) a frame fitted in front of a vehicle (locomotive or automobile) to absorb shock (UK: bumper – see Bumper (automobile)) fifth ordinal number 5 one of five equal parts into which something is divided
Hiking (sailing), moving a sailor's body weight as far to windward (upwind) as possible, in order to counteract the force of the wind pushing sideways against the boat's sails; Alternative spelling for Heka (god), an Egyptian god; Hike (American football), another word for "snap" Hike (dog mushing), a command to a dog team
Backpacking in the Beskid Niski mountains, in the Polish part of the Carpathian Mountains Backpacking in the Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Backpacking is the outdoor recreation of carrying gear on one's back while hiking for more than a day. It is often an extended journey [1] and may involve camping outdoors.
A A-grade Also aid climbing grade. The technical difficulty grading system for aid climbing (both for "original" and an adapted version for "new wave"), which goes: A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and up to A6 (for "new wave"). See C-grade. Abalakov thread Abalakov thread Also V-thread. A type of anchor used in abseiling especially in winter and in ice climbing. ABD Also assisted braking device. A term ...
This position provides a definition of what is at the front ("anterior"), behind ("posterior") and so on. As part of defining and describing terms, the body is described through the use of anatomical planes and anatomical axes. The meaning of terms that are used can change depending on whether an organism is bipedal or quadrupedal.
Get AOL Mail for FREE! Manage your email like never before with travel, photo & document views. Personalize your inbox with themes & tabs. You've Got Mail!
A country track, or fieldway, in Slovenia Mountain bike trail in the Forest of Dean, England Trail in the Kruununpuisto Nature Park in Imatra, Finland. A trail, also known as a path or track, is an unpaved lane or a small paved road not intended for usage by motorized vehicles, usually passing through a natural area.