1.   And when they hit the slopes, conflict is inevitable.

2.   A semi-local boy has been hitting the slopes of Mammoth Mountain this week for what is considered one of the most important races of the season.

3.   --Get in shape before you hit the slopes.

4.   He ballooned his shot left, the ball hitting the slope next to the green and coming to rest near a tree.

5.   If cinema tickets are scarce, strap on the boards and hit the slopes for a great day of skiing.

6.   Normally up at dawn, she hits the slopes wearing a light moisturizer, sunscreen and perhaps a coat of mascara.

7.   Patrick and Claire Girardi like to bike, hike and play tennis, and in winter they hit the slopes.

8.   Rather than receiving paper lift tickets, holders of season tickets or day passes simply pass the watch under a scanner at the ski lift and hit the slopes.

9.   She and Mrs. Clinton arrived early and hit the slopes before the president flew here on Thursday.

10.   Skiing on Christmas morning may not be for everyone, though that in itself makes it an exceptionally good day to hit the slopes, crowd free.