hit the slopes

idiom

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

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The ever-adventurous group also hit the slopes at Niseko Village in Hokkaido, and the actor dedicated an entire Instagram post to the family’s outdoor adventures. Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Now influencers and music lovers alike are making the trek just to catch a show and not even hit the slopes. Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025 Skiers and riders can hit the slopes and see fantastic views of Mount Rainier while rocking nothing but a T-shirt. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025 Even better, on Saturdays in the Jungfrau Ski Region, each adult can bring up to three children (ages 6-15) to ski for free, meaning a family of five can hit the slopes for just $170, proof of the country’s start them young ethos. Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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