heli-skiing

noun

he·​li-ski·​ing ˈhe-lə-ˌskē-iŋ How to pronounce heli-skiing (audio)
ˈhē-
: downhill skiing on remote mountains reached by helicopter

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Whistler is also an epicenter for heli-skiing, with three operations in the area. — Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026 For those seeking the ultimate thrill, The Lodge at Blue Sky offers world-class heli-skiing. — Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026 The lodge will also have convenient check-in for golf as well as heli-skiing in a region that gets an average of 34 feet of annual snowfall. — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 Multiple entrepreneurs have attempted to launch heli-skiing businesses in California over the years. — Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heli-skiing

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heli-skiing was in 1976

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“Heli-skiing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heli-skiing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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