on the slopes

idiom

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

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The children of a Colorado ski instructor (Stephen) and Finnish native (Essi) and raised in Steamboat Springs, the pair naturally grew up on the slopes. Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 Lindsey Vonn, one of the best stories coming into these Games, is done after fracturing her leg Sunday on the slopes. Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, there was just enough padding in the shin and ankle to keep things comfortable over a full day on the slopes. Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 Keystone Resort in Colorado brought back its celebration of our service members with the Military Winter Games, welcoming active duty and former service members for a weekend of competition and connection on the slopes. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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