How to Use couloir in a Sentence
couloir
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Six, including Quiring, were operating from the top of the couloir, and six from below.
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Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Oct. 2025
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After straying from their intended path, the duo became stranded after attempting to descend an extremely steep alpine couloir without climbing equipment.
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Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Oct. 2025
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For expert skiers, Arapahoe Basin’s East Wall is an irresistible swath of terrain riven by steep chutes and couloirs, all of it requiring hiking to access.
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John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Operations conducted by mountain rescue units and sheriff's office helicopters led to the discovery of personal belongings at the top of a steep couloir, authorities said.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Set against the stunning backdrop of five peaks, Breckenridge’s Ski & Ride School offers a diverse range of features, including rock drops, couloirs, and expansive bowl skiing.
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Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Each year, the fearless freeriders huck themself off the resort’s infamous couloir during the King’s and Queen’s of Corbet’s event (February 8-15, 2026).
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Jen Murphy,
Outside,
20 Dec. 2025
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