powder run

Fresh snow trail

A powder run is a ski or snowboard descent through fresh, deep snow—the light, dry powder that skiers prize above all other conditions.

The term implies untracked terrain where the snow hasn't been packed down by previous skiers: We got first tracks on an incredible powder run this morning.

Powder runs often require venturing off groomed trails into backcountry or side-country areas.

Related
  • slopeAngled terrain or steepness
  • skiSnow-gliding footwear attachment
  • ski patrolAlpine rescue squad
  • snowFrozen crystalline precipitation
  • freshNewly made, not stale

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Categories
Opposites
snow condition

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hardpack · packed snow · boilerplate · crud · ice

terrain maintenance

powder rungroomed trail

Prepared recreational pathway

corduroy · cat track · bunny slope

difficulty/accessibility

powder runbunny slope

Easy ski trail

groomer

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G