Sentences with phrase «in steep terrain»

Nelson Rocks Preserve is covered in steep terrain with loose, slippery and unstable footing.

According to the authorities, much of the smoke settling in the trees outside is coming from a wildfire burning in steep terrain and heavy timber near Pemberton.

This includes social interactions — like mating — and travel in steep terrain.

The «G» swallows rough ground so easily that the driver is able to enjoy inch - perfect manoeuvring even in the steepest terrain and receive excellent feedback on the traction capacity of the surface.

Not exact matches

ROGER STAUB SWITZERLAND ALPINE SKIING Third - ranked internationally, Roger is always at his best on the steepest terrain in downhill racing.

The women's course, which snakes down 2,694 meters from a start in the trees, is set in similar, parallel terrain and has roughly the same overall strengths and weaknesses as the men's run: steep and tough on top, flat and slow on the bottom.

When you look at the word «cascade», one definition that you get is a small waterfall, typical one of several that fall in stage on a steep rocky terrain.

The low - profile tire design delivers agile handling and nonstop forward bite, even in rough and steep terrain.

The explanation for why this is the case seems to lie with the uneven terrain and shallow waters common to streams in steep mountain terrain.

The device will never get stuck in traffic, it's programmed to avoid obstacles, and it can reach destinations on steep or uneven terrain.

During winter the cats will often descend to lower elevations in search of prey, but in summer they move back up the mountain to the steepest and most remote terrain.

While the farm - to - table movement is still relatively new in the country, where steep terrain makes farming tricky, Norwegians are increasingly known to serve up simple ingredients in an unfussy way that lets their flavors shine through (along with plenty of fish — more on that on mbg next week).

For 3 years now I've been competing in The North Face Canadian Death Race, a 125 km cross-country adventure relay through the bear - filled, rugged terrain, and steep mountains of Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada (8 hours north of Calgary) over a 24 hour period.

It might look like a gently pumped - up estate car, but the RXH can climb and descend gradients steeper than 1 - in - 2 and climb diagonally over shocking terrain twists without a single creak from its structure.

Opting for four - wheel drive gives this family crossover excellent grip in mud, snow or other rough terrain, while the system also softens throttle response to minimise wheel spin and helps the car to descend steep hills in a slow and controlled fashion.

Your vehicle delivers industry - leading capability through technology such as All Terrain Progress Control that enables you to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions; Terrain Response that adapts drive to surface; and Hill Descent Control, to see you safely down steep inclines.

The technology enables a driver climbing a steep incline or manoeuvring in a confined space to see an augmented reality view, capturing not only the terrain in front of the car but also the angle and position of the front wheels.

One such event was the Off - Road Proving Ground, in which professional drivers demonstrated the specialized equipment that enabled rock machines to tackle steep, rugged terrain.

Among these are anti-lock braking (ABS); Automatic Stability Control (ASC) for stability in cornering and avoidance maneuvers; Cornering Brake Control (CBC) for extra stability should the driver brake while cornering; Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), which maximizes braking action in emergency brake actuations; and Hill Descent Control (HDC) to help the driver maintain a steady, low speed when negotiating steep downhill terrain.

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Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist aid you in controlling throttle, speed, braking, and accelerating on steep terrain.

This is not your typical dirt road course where you can cruise in style, but rather a pretty adventurous, steep and rocky terrain which certainly requires your full attention.

In reality, everything works just as expected, the GLC going where no X3 can go thanks to its generous ride height and air suspension, just as proved during our test runs on a special track created by Mercedes» specialist at the very core of a lovely French vineyard with steep inclines and sandy terrain.

In addition, standard Hill Start Assist helps prevent loss of control when starting and driving away on a steep incline (both 4WD and 2WD models), while standard Hill Descent Control (4WD only) helps by adjusting speed and brake pressure when traveling slowly down steep, rough terrain grades.

In addition to its serious off - roading chops, the Jeep Compass surpasses both the Honda CR - V and Ford Escape for off - road versatility thanks to its capable drivetrains, including Jeep brand signature four - wheel drive configurations and the Jeep Selec - Terrain system to allow your Jeep brand crossover to tackle steep climbs and massive rocks without breaking stride.

Thanks to its «outstanding performance in difficult driving conditions such as on rough - terrain and steep slopes,» the Mega Cruiser was also used by the Japanese Automobile Federation as a disaster relief vehicle.

While Norquay is smaller than other local resorts, it offers some of the best learning terrain available together with some steepest runs in the area.

One of the smaller and more mellow ski areas in the state, Sundance still offers a good combination of steep, spacious bowls along with family - friendly groomers spread across 450 acres of skiable terrain.

The river crossings are fraught with danger both from the physical difficulties of traversing the steep muddy terrain and swimming across the rain - swollen rivers but also from the monstrous Nile crocodiles laying in wait.

Located just a 15 minute drive from Nelson, in the Selkirk Mountains and positioned in a high alpine bowl, Whitewater is renowned for its tree skiing and steep runs, with the majority of the terrain being for intermediate and advanced riders.

While Point Mugu State Park is known for its steep coastal terrain with little beach access, nearby County Line Beach in the south coast community of Solromar is part of the fabled Malibu coastline.

In the camps, kids learn basic downhill riding skills, gain confidence, learn to ride steep lines and to tackle challenging terrain at the resort.

Mountainous terrain and extremely steep streets — Grenada wheelchair access has some of the steepest terrain that I've encountered in the Caribbean.

Bases of Operation in Girdwood, Seward and the Northern Chugach for maximum flexibility, higher elevations, steeper terrain, and minimum downtime.

Massive Open World: Sialia offers an eight square kilometer snow park for you to play in, covering a variety of alpine terrain from steep cliffs, beautiful backcountry, and cultivated terrain parks.

The release of DiRT Rally in 2015 captured the sheer intensity of the sport with its uncompromising handling, rough terrain and steep learning curve which would put off all but the most hardened of petrolheads.

And of course the steeper the terrain, the more likely slopes could give way in such a downpour.

RE # 117 Pat: Flooding is definitely an issue in Europe and also Landslides an avalanches once you get to steeper terrain.

Agave thrives in semi-arid wastelands — 50 % of Mexico — needs no watering or agrochemicals, requires very scarce field labor and grows well in any type of soil, even highly degraded and steep terrains, because it takes nitrogen from the air.