Creek crossing
Significado: A point on a trail where hikers must cross a stream or creek, often by wading or rock-hopping.
Creek crossings are the moments on a trail where you find out how waterproof your boots really are. You either rock-hop across (risking a slip), wade through (getting wet feet), or find a log bridge (risky but satisfying). 'How bad is the creek crossing?' is a critical trail question, especially in spring when snowmelt swells streams. Getting wet at a creek crossing is practically inevitable on long hikes. Trail runners treat them as fun obstacles; thru-hikers accept wet feet as a way of life.
Ejemplos
- The creek crossing was knee-deep from the snowmelt — my boots were soaked. 雪化的水让渡溪点齐膝深——我的靴子全湿透了。El paso del arroyo llegaba hasta las rodillas por el deshielo — las botas quedaron empapadas.雪解け水で渡渉ポイントは膝まで水があって——ブーツがびしょ濡れになった。눈 녹은 물 때문에 도하 지점이 무릎까지 물이 차서 부츠가 흠뻑 젖었어.
- She rock-hopped across the creek crossing without getting wet — impressive. 她跳着石头过了渡溪点,一点没湿——太厉害了。Ella cruzó el arroyo saltando de piedra en piedra sin mojarse — impresionante.彼女は濡れずに岩を跳んで渡渉ポイントを越えた——すごいよ。그녀는 안 젖고 바위를 뛰어서 도하 지점을 건넜어 — 대단해.
- We had to ford five creek crossings on that trail. 那条步道上我们得蹚过五个渡溪点。Tuvimos que vadear cinco cruces de arroyos en ese sendero.あのトレイルでは5か所の渡渉ポイントを通らなきゃいけなかった。그 트레일에서는 다섯 군데 도하 지점을 건너야 했어.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: hiking, trail conditions, outdoors
Tono: practical, adventurous
✓ Correcto
- How bad is the creek crossing?渡溪点水深不深?¿Cómo está el cruce del arroyo?渡渉ポイントはどのくらい大変?도하 지점이 어느 정도야?
- I got soaked at the creek crossing.我在渡溪点湿透了。Me empapé en el cruce del arroyo.渡渉ポイントでびしょ濡れになったよ。도하 지점에서 흠뻑 젖었어.
✗ Incorrecto
- Never attempt a creek crossing in flash flood conditions.在山洪暴发时绝对不要尝试渡溪。Nunca intentes cruzar un arroyo en condiciones de crecida repentina.鉄砲水の危険がある時は絶対に渡渉を試みないこと。돌발 홍수 상황에서는 절대로 도하를 시도하지 마세요.
Origen e historia
A standard term in American trail culture, formalized by organizations like the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Pacific Crest Trail Association in their trail guides and safety literature. Creek crossings became a prominent concern in the hiking community after the expansion of long-distance trails in the 1960s-70s. Spring snowmelt crossings in the Sierra Nevada (PCT) and White Mountains (AT) are particularly notorious and the subject of annual safety advisories.
Contexto cultural
Era: 1900s–present
Generation: All generations
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: All regions with streams — mountain and forest areas
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