heli-skiing

noun

he·​li-ski·​ing ˈhe-lə-ˌskē-iŋ 

ˈhē-

: downhill skiing on remote mountains reached by helicopter

Examples of heli-skiing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For those seeking the ultimate thrill, The Lodge at Blue Sky offers world-class heli-skiing. —Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026

Revy is nicknamed the heli-skiing capital of the world. —Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026

This is a super-high-end lodge for heli-skiing and salmon fishing in a remote and relatively humble community of farmers, fishermen, and horse breeders. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2026

From late September through mid-November, ski guides are charting out new glacier runs and heli-skiing slopes on snowcapped summits. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025

The Whistler area is also well-known for heli-skiing to some of the untouched, exceptional snowpack in the surrounding mountains with companies like Canadian Mountain Holidays and Mike Weiglie Helicopter Skiing. —AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025

David Linder, 39, Charles Eppard, 39, and Jeremy Leif, 38, were heli-skiing near Girdwood on March 4 when they were caught in a large avalanche. —Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025

From heli-skiing in the Southern Alps to sipping pinot noir in Central Otago, the island nation blends adventure, culture, and serenity like nowhere else. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025

And yes, heli-skiing is not for everyone. —Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heli-skiing

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