hit the slopes

idiom

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

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Jij Rechargeable Hand Warmers Whether you’re headed to a cabin in the mountains to hit the slopes or are an avid hiker, these hand warmers will keep your fingers and palms toasty in gloves or pockets. Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026 Boise-area skiers had hoped to hit the slopes on Thanksgiving Day, but Bogus Basin, like many other areas in the state, had to hold off opening, the Idaho Statesman reported. Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Nov. 2025 As Arizona approaches its snowy season up north, beginners and experts alike are preparing to hit the slopes this ski season. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025 From $375 per night. Perks: rainfall shower, wood-burning fireplace Visitors to this New England town—known to be one of the best ski areas on the East coast—often come to hit the slopes. Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 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 Jan. 2026.

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