hit the slopes

idiom

informal
: to go skiing
Let's hit the slopes early tomorrow.

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People eager to hit the slopes over the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend should be careful when traveling to the mountains. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025 Outdoor Master Kelvin Ski Helmet $60 $40 at Amazon Safety should always be your main priority when preparing to hit the slopes as a skier or snowboarder, and that starts with investing in a high-quality helmet. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025 Depending on when your kids’ spring break lands, Jackson Hole may be a suitable place to hit the slopes one last time for the season since many resorts stay open through April. Jamie Davis Smith, AFAR Media, 19 Feb. 2025 For those hoping to hit the slopes, the Minnesota Ski Areas Association regularly updates its snow report page, which provides information about Minnesota ski areas and their present condition. Helena Gunderson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hit the slopes

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“Hit the slopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20slopes. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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