How to Use hit the slopes in a Sentence

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  • Wax your skis and boards and get ready to hit the slopes.
    Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Ready to hit the slopes but don't want to travel out of state?
    Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2021
  • Thanks to 13 ski lifts, lines are short and kids antsy to hit the slopes can get up the mountain faster.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Go north:There's still plenty of time left to hit the slopes in Arizona.
    Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2024
  • But is that enough to mitigate the risk for those looking to hit the slopes?
    Ben Leonard, baltimoresun.com, 1 Dec. 2020
  • After fueling up, the Wilsons would hit the slopes to ski.
    Meira Gebel, Axios, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Then testers grabbed a drill or screwdriver, found a new steed, swapped bindings, and hit the slopes.
    Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • For the bar mitzvah boy who loves to hit the slopes, gift him a blueprint of his favorite mountain.
    Emily Burack, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The couple and their respective kids hit the slopes together and seemed to have a great time.
    Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 31 Jan. 2022
  • The two men, now friends, decided to hit the slopes together.
    Thallman, oregonlive, 10 Apr. 2023
  • The heavy snowfall in the mountains will come as good news for skiers hoping to hit the slopes around Thanksgiving.
    Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
  • When the temperature drops and snow begins to fall, many people can’t wait to hit the slopes or ice rink.
    Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 2 Dec. 2022
  • North Carolina has a handful of options for those wanting to take a quick trip to the mountains to hit the slopes.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
  • On one side, the addictive lure of fresh powder enticed thousands of skiers to pack up their gear and go hit the slopes.
    Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Jan. 2021
  • Plan a day trip to nearby Yellowstone National Park to hit the slopes or go for a hike.
    Sarah Sekula, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2021
  • Vonn will hit the slopes again at next week’s World Championships, held this year in her hometown of Vail, Colorado.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 26 Jan. 2015
  • Last week, the Saturday Night Fever fever star and his kids hit the slopes for some quality time on Christmas.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Skiers and riders can hit the slopes and see fantastic views of Mount Rainier while rocking nothing but a T-shirt.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Aspen and Snowmass ski areas open Nov. 25, so hit the slopes and then head to this hotel at the base of Aspen Mountain.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Get outside and hit the slopes with your family on a ski vacation.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Locals hit the slopes in Carhartt’s, and the après ski scene centered around grabbing a Coors Light at the Corral, a dive bar with deer antler chandeliers.
    Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Sometimes that meant the couple hit the slopes for a day of downhill skiing, and sometimes fighting back was just getting off the couch.
    Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Ski season is still in full swing, and with a holiday weekend coming up, there's still plenty of time to hit the slopes.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 12 Feb. 2022
  • Jennifer Connelly hit the slopes for some quality time with all three of her kids.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The iconic snowboarder also shared his tips for first-time riders, his favorite places hit the slopes, and more.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • When its time to hit the slopes, your gear needs to be protected.
    Will Porter, Outside, 14 Oct. 2025

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