on the slopes

idiom

: engaged in the activity of skiing
I love being on the slopes.

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In 1966, the former first lady was photographed smiling during a skip trip on the slopes of Gstaad, Switzerland. Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025 Aside from a split second on the slopes of the famous Mont Ventoux when a millimeter of daylight opened up between them, Pogačar has easily matched everything Vingegaard has thrown at him. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 27 July 2025 The villages on the slopes of Mount Etna are full of trattorias and wine bars where Sicilian cooking stays rooted in tradition while evolving with a new generation. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Served with baby potatoes, bread, and mixed pickles, a fondue is the perfect way to warm up after a day on the slopes or hiking through the valley. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for on the slopes

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“On the slopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20slopes. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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