▪ I. heli-ski, a.
Brit. /ˈhɛlɪskiː/, U.S. /ˈhɛləˌski/
[‹ heli- comb. form + ski n. Compare heli-ski v. and earlier heli-skiing n.]
Of or involving heli-skiing.
| 1982 Leisure, Recreation & Tourism Abstr. vii. iii. 148/1 The report..analyzes a typical heli-ski operation. 1994 Guardian 1 Oct. (Weekend Suppl.) 43/2 Blanket waivers such as these are typical of heli-ski operators all over the world. 2001 Denver Post 21 Jan. t5/2 SkiTown's ‘Virtual Village’..links to a variety of ski-related sites, from a guide to more than 50 heliski and snowcat operators to job listings at North American resorts. |
▪ II. heli-ski, v.
Brit. /ˈhɛlɪskiː/, U.S. /ˈhɛləˌski/
[‹ heli- comb. form + ski v. Compare heli-ski adj. and earlier heli-skiing n.]
intr. To engage in heli-skiing; to ski down high mountain terrain, having been flown up by helicopter. Also occas. trans.
| 1982 Economist 25 Dec. (‘Putting on the Ritz’ section) 14/3 Strong skiers plump for heli-skiing in the wide-open glaciers of the Canadian Rockies. 1993 Sports Illustr. 7 June 13/2 Okay, so you heli-skied the Himalayas. 2001 Austral. Financial Rev. 25 July (Special Report Suppl.) 20/3 Heli ski in New Zealand for as little as $480 for three runs. |