vast parts of land covered by snow and ice and usually uninhabited by people
frozen wastes of northern Canada
Examples of 'frozen wastes' in a sentence
frozen wastes
The thought of playing hockey on the frozen wastes is just ridiculously ambitious.
The Sun (2012)
Survival in the frozen wastes was made possible because of the simple invention of needle and thread.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Among the many survival stories from the oceans, mountains and frozen wastes, this one is distinguished as much by the unvarnished prose as the heroism.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The cast worked every hour of daylight and travelled long distances into the frozen wastes to rehearse endlessly.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Scientists say the find means some long-lost lifeforms could be held in the frozen wastes.
The Sun (2012)
Huge reserves of oil, gas and minerals are said to lie beneath its frozen wastes, and locals are convinced that a bonanza awaits them.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
As the price of crude oil rises, exploration in inhospitable seas and frozen wastes becomes profitable.