Heli-Skier

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛliˌskir/

Definitions of heli-skier

noun A person who engages in the sport of heli-skiing, which involves skiing in remote or inaccessible areas accessed by helicopter.

Example Sentences

A1 A heli-skier is a person who skis on mountains accessed by helicopter.

A2 Heli-skiers must have proper training and equipment for safety.

B1 The heli-skier enjoyed the fresh powder snow on the remote mountain.

B2 As a heli-skier, she was thrilled to experience the untouched slopes.

C1 The seasoned heli-skier navigated the challenging terrain with ease.

C2 The group of heli-skiers embarked on an exhilarating adventure in the backcountry.

Examples of heli-skier in a Sentence

formal The heli-skier carefully planned their route before descending down the untouched mountain slopes.

informal I heard that heli-skiers get to ski in the most amazing places that are only accessible by helicopter.

slang That heli-skier is living the dream, shredding powder in remote locations all season long.

figurative Being a heli-skier in life means always seeking out new adventures and taking risks to reach new heights.

Grammatical Forms of heli-skier

• past tense: heli-skied
• plural: heli-skiers
• comparative: more heli-skier
• superlative: most heli-skier
• present tense: heli-skis
• future tense: will heli-ski
• perfect tense: has heli-skied
• continuous tense: is heli-skiing
• singular: heli-skier
• positive degree: heli-skier
• infinitive: to heli-ski
• gerund: heli-skiing
• participle: heli-skiing

Origin and Evolution of heli-skier

First Known Use: 1958 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'heli-skier' originated in the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally coined to describe skiers who access remote mountain areas via helicopter for skiing, the term has become more widely used as heli-skiing has grown in popularity as an extreme sport.