1. to ski down a mountain slope after being transported to the top by helicopter
Usage: often used in the form 'heli-ski' or 'heli ski'; common in adventure sports and mountaineering contexts

1. a skiing run or descent made after helicopter transport to the mountain top
Usage: often used in the form 'heli-ski' or 'heli ski'; common in adventure sports and mountaineering contexts

Examples

• They decided to heliski in the Canadian Rockies for their winter vacation.
• The heliski operation required perfect weather conditions to proceed safely.
• Professional skiers often heliski in remote mountain ranges to find untouched powder.
• A single heliski run can cover thousands of vertical feet of descent.
• The cost of heliskiing is significantly higher than traditional resort skiing.