How to Use on the slopes in a Sentence

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  • To ski to the best of your ability, buy boots that fit your foot and your needs on the slopes.
    Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • They were also joined on the slopes by their three children.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Having the right ski equipment makes all the difference on the slopes.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The vegetation on the slopes looked darker than the shrubs and trees dotting the plains.
    Madhuri Vijay, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Those of us who grew up on the slopes of the mountain would go into the forests to look for the fiercest, strongest and most unique spiders.
    Smithsonian Magazine, 26 July 2023
  • Or in other words: How to not turn into a popsicle on the slopes.
    David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
  • It is believed to only be found on the slopes of Mount Leuser in Northern Sumatra.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Dec. 2023
  • For a fee, two chairlifts on the slopes will take guests through the colorful trees on weekends through Oct. 30.
    Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022
  • For an enjoyable day on the slopes, choose a pair of goggles that will protect your eyes and won’t fog up.
    Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023
  • And after a long day on the slopes, head to nearby Burlington — about 40 minutes away — for the quirky restaurant scene and some of the best craft beer in the state.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2023
  • And there is no better place to relax after a day on the slopes than in front of the fireplace in the comfy living room.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The wrong gloves can cut a day on the slopes short, whereas the right ones can provide comfort and safety from the elements.
    Déjà Leonard, Popular Mechanics, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Highlights include in-room basalt gas fireplaces in each of its 77 rooms and rooftop hot tubs to warm you up after a day on the slopes.
    Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2023
  • And in early May, an Austrian climber went missing and was found dead on the slopes of Denali.
    Rebekah Riess, Katia Hetter and Zoe Sottile, CNN, 5 June 2022
  • The local’s go-to is always the Southside Slam and a Bailey’s Coffee – the perfect feed before a big day on the slopes.
    Christie Fitzpatrick, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2023
  • In many ski destinations, strolling around a few shops and restaurants is all there is to do after a day on the slopes.
    Asya Likhtman, theweek, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Kitt’s cover feels much more like an action shot, his helmet is on, his focus is on the slopes.
    Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 19 July 2023
  • The best winter coats can protect them while playing in the park, walking to school, or shredding powder on the slopes.
    Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
  • West Saloon Pendry Park City too is ski-in/ski-out, with a rooftop pool for soaking weary muscles after a day on the slopes.
    Nina Kokotas Hahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Make sure his smartphone battery is always topped up, even during the longest days on the slopes.
    Mike Richard, Men's Health, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Puffers and more voluminous styles are more suited for those who don’t plan on working up much of a sweat on the slopes.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2023
  • In another, a nun, her white habit matching the clouds in the sky, marches up a path to a church on the slopes of Mt Kilanmanjaro.
    Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The bottle keeps the cocoa toasty warm, and there’s just something right about sipping a bit of hot chocolate while taking a quick break on the slopes.
    Karthika Gupta, Parents, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Older skiers can counteract the effects with two hard and fast rules: Be willing to train and know your limits on the slopes.
    Jen Murphy, WSJ, 9 Dec. 2023
  • The pair have been sharing glimpses of their snowy trip, which included ski runs on the slopes, to their Instagram Stories over the past few days.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Kim, 43, donned a black turtleneck tucked into form-fitting pants appears to be one of the more high-fashion outfits on the slopes.
    Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024
  • But was their path to recovery on the slopes of Kilimanjaro?
    AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Lava flow on the slopes of Mount Belinda on Montagu Islands, seen in 2003.
    Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Now, instead of spending her days on the slopes, Harrison's been watching the wildlife buzzing about her balcony.
    Francesca Street, CNN, 4 Jan. 2023
  • In the winter, the indoor chalet-style lobby is filled with guests who spend their time playing board games after their time on the slopes nearby.
    Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 3 Sep. 2023

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