hit the slopes

idiom

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

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The Chedi also offers a kids club that can keep the little ones entertained while parents hit the slopes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 Rent skis onsite or bring your own and hit the slopes for a fun day playing outside. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 In winter, hit the slopes; when the weather warms up, play golf (traditional and frisbee), try archery, or go mountain biking. Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 13 Jan. 2026 When your friends or family head out to hit the slopes, get dressed up in your winter clothes and hit the trail, or hike into town to get some fresh air and some fun souvenirs. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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