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heli-skiing, n.
Brit. |ˈhɛlɪˌskɪɪŋ|, U.S. |ˈhɛliˌskɪɪŋ|
[‹ heli- comb. form + ski-ing n. Compare later heli-ski v.]
The action or practice of skiing down high mountain terrain, having been flown up by helicopter; this form of skiing as a leisure activity.
1974Globe & Mail (Toronto) 7 Oct. 8/1 There are waiting lists for heli-skiing... (Skiers are flown by helicopter to the top and ski down). 1984Times 6 Oct. 12/1 Heli-skiing has an inescapably tough image. 2001GQ Nov. 126 (advt.) If you haven't lived adventures like bungy jumping, heli-skiing, parapenting or mountain biking on rugged terrain, you will have by the time New Zealand's finished with you. |