hit the slopes

phrase

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

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Add another to the list of places where Coloradans can hit the slopes this weekend. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026 For fall and winter guests hoping to hit the slopes (or maybe just gather for après-ski cocktails), Breckenridge ski lifts and downtown are just a 15-minute drive away. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026 In 2002, William, Harry and Charles hit the slopes in Klosters, Switzerland. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026 Hike Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, cycle the scenic Kettle Valley Rail Trail, or hit the slopes at Big White Ski Resort, an experience Balkwill says should be at the top of any winter itinerary. — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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