General
freshies
What does freshies mean?
Fresh, untouched tracks in new powder snow, the first lines down a slope before anyone else. Racing for freshies is part of a powder morning.
"We got up at dawn to score freshies before the crowds."
Origin
Snowboard/ski slang for fresh untracked snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are freshies?
They're fresh, untracked lines in new powder snow, the first tracks down a slope before anyone else has ridden it.
Why do riders wake up early for freshies?
Untracked powder gets skied out fast, so riders get up at dawn to score the first, smoothest lines before the crowds arrive.
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