heli-skiing
noun
he·li-ski·ing
ˈhe-lə-ˌskē-iŋ 
ˈhē-
: downhill skiing on remote mountains reached by helicopter
Examples of heli-skiing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Skiers and boarders looking for more terrain and powder can book a day of cat-skiing — or better yet, heli-skiing.
—
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
Bella Coola Heli Sports (above), a British Columbia heli-skiing operation that offsets 110 percent of its carbon output, runs trips in the extensive fjord network of Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest aboard the 138-foot, eight-cabin M/V Cascadia.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Guests there spend their days heli-skiing and dog mushing in the Alaska Range before finding a window seat for the solar spectacle.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
There is also a lot of sno-cat skiing in the area, more than a dozen operators, the best way to experience world-class untracked powder without going heli-skiing.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Born far from big mountains in Quebec, Canada, Hill moved west to Revelstoke, British Columbia, with dreams of becoming a heli-skiing guide.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 5 Dec. 2024
The Alterra Mountain Company owns a total of 19 resorts and heli-skiing operations.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
Or explore the stunning terrain another way: try heli-skiing the backcountry of the Uncompahgre National Forest.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Beyond Skiing: Adventure seekers can experience mountaineering on frozen waterfalls, ice skating, dog sledding, snowshoeing, heli-skiing, snowmobile tours, paragliding and other thrilling winter activities.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
Bella Coola Heli Sports (above), a British Columbia heli-skiing operation that offsets 110 percent of its carbon output, runs trips in the extensive fjord network of Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest aboard the 138-foot, eight-cabin M/V Cascadia.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Guests there spend their days heli-skiing and dog mushing in the Alaska Range before finding a window seat for the solar spectacle.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2025
There is also a lot of sno-cat skiing in the area, more than a dozen operators, the best way to experience world-class untracked powder without going heli-skiing.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Born far from big mountains in Quebec, Canada, Hill moved west to Revelstoke, British Columbia, with dreams of becoming a heli-skiing guide.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 5 Dec. 2024
The Alterra Mountain Company owns a total of 19 resorts and heli-skiing operations.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
Or explore the stunning terrain another way: try heli-skiing the backcountry of the Uncompahgre National Forest.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Beyond Skiing: Adventure seekers can experience mountaineering on frozen waterfalls, ice skating, dog sledding, snowshoeing, heli-skiing, snowmobile tours, paragliding and other thrilling winter activities.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Heli-skiing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heli-skiing. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share