The director of "La Vie en Rose," Olivier Dahan, doesn't flinch from tackling such all-too-familiar terrain; he embraces it in his film, which gives a largely American genre an impressionistic feel.

Like its parent Jeep Wrangler, the Storm is first and foremost an airmobile, capable offroad and utility vehicle meant to tackle extreme terrain in a general reconnaissance role, and can be outfitted with a machine gun or other weapons systems.

"We're shooting for him to be a better skier and to tackle harder terrain."

Each season covers many aspects of building a house, including laying the foundation, weather delays, tackling restrictive terrain, dealing with permits, putting on the finishing touches, budgetary issues, and arguments between the homeowners and contractors.

Coming from around the World and India, the TfN Ten has seen its Riders tackle terrain that is as diverse as themselves.

Walking long distances is part of the culture of Dominica and although there are now roads, many people still think nothing of tackling hilly terrain to see a chum 10 miles or more away.

They can also tackle tough terrain when asked (and properly equipped).

A wide-ranging knowledge of the vehicle was needed to be able to select the correct gear, transfer ratio, various differential systems and master various techniques required for tackling steep hills, deep water and other tough terrain.

Swift ponies with expert riders could tackle terrain that a camel caravan would never dare try to cross.

Look at the ground a few steps ahead of you - not straight down (which strains your neck and hunches your shoulders) or far off into the distance (in case you have to dodge people or tackle tough terrain).