on the slopes

idiom

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

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Only vineyards located on the slopes of the hills, with the best sun exposure and an altitude between 170 and 540 meters above sea level, are allowed to produce Nebbiolo grapes for Barolo. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 But some microorganisms, known as extremophiles, show impressive resilience in inhospitable environments, whether that's the vacuum of space, hydrothermal vents on the slopes of undersea volcanoes, or even NASA clean rooms. Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 18 May 2025 Kate Middleton and Prince William recently spent time on the slopes with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, but will their private family vacation lead to a lawsuit? Janine Henni, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Rescuers and expedition operators in Base Camp buzzed with enthusiasm on the evening of Wednesday, May 14 after a helicopter pilot executed a daring rescue high on the slopes of Mount Everest. Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 14 May 2025 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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