What do skiers call fresh, light, fluffy snow?
AnswerPowder
Powder is fresh, low-density snow.
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Powder facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about powder snow, skiing and snowboarding, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is a snow day with fresh powder often called by skiers?
AnswerA powder day
Powder days follow a fresh snowfall.
Going deeper
What do resorts call the settled, packed snow layer beneath fresh snowfall?
AnswerThe base
Base depth measures the settled snowpack on the slopes.
What are ski runs through trees called?
AnswerGlades
Glades are tree-skiing areas.
What does 'backcountry' mean in skiing?
AnswerTerrain outside resort boundaries
Backcountry terrain is ungroomed and unpatrolled.
Expert level
Snowflakes typically have how many sides or arms?
AnswerSix
Ice crystals form hexagonal shapes.
What is 'champagne powder' a trademark of?
AnswerSteamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat trademarked Champagne Powder for its light snow.
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