Couloirs

/kuːˈlwɑːrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of couloir; multiple steep, narrow mountain gullies or ravines.

Etymology

Plural form of couloir, from French couloir (corridor, passage), derived from couler (to flow).

Kelly Says

Alpine rescue teams have mapped hundreds of couloirs across the Alps, and experienced climbers actually memorize which ones are safest during different seasons—a hidden skill of mountain experts.

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