: an accumulation of loose stones or rocky debris lying on a slope or at the base of a hill or cliff : talus
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Trails up mountains are notoriously hard to follow, especially above tree line, where there’s scree and talus.
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Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 19 Sep. 2024
However, what sets the Free Hiker apart is an integrated sock-like gaiter that simultaneously keeps sand and scree from sneaking into the shoe, providing hikers with a touch of compression and more support.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 July 2024
As you near the summit, carefully treading loose scree and tiptoeing along the ridge, you’ll be enveloped by views of Taos Ski Valley, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Wheeler Peak Wilderness.
—Lauren Matison, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2023
The piece transforms the wall with a cluster of dents and gashes, leaving a scree of detritus beneath it; the head itself lies among the rubble.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2024
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Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 19 Sep. 2024
However, what sets the Free Hiker apart is an integrated sock-like gaiter that simultaneously keeps sand and scree from sneaking into the shoe, providing hikers with a touch of compression and more support.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 July 2024
As you near the summit, carefully treading loose scree and tiptoeing along the ridge, you’ll be enveloped by views of Taos Ski Valley, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Wheeler Peak Wilderness.
—Lauren Matison, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2023
The piece transforms the wall with a cluster of dents and gashes, leaving a scree of detritus beneath it; the head itself lies among the rubble.
—Max Norman, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2024
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“Scree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scree. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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