Remote, undeveloped wilderness areas that are typically accessed only on foot or by non-motorized transport.
American English compound from 'back' meaning 'rear' or 'remote' and 'country' meaning 'land' or 'region'. First used in the 18th century to describe frontier areas behind settled coastal regions.
The term 'backcountry' perfectly captures the American frontier experience - it's literally the 'country at your back' as you face the settled, civilized areas. Today's backcountry enthusiasts seek the same untamed wilderness that early settlers left behind in their push toward civilization!
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