Takes to the slopes (4)
I believe the answer is:
skis
'takes to the slopes' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for skis that I've seen before include "Swoops downhill" , "Travels on snow" , "Snow runners" , "On these in slalom" , "Engages in a winter sport" .)