Happy Monday!!

What a fabulous weekend!! Tim & I had the best time at the Horsehoe Resort, Atomic DEMO Day on Saturday… We were accompanied by my Bro’ and his friend (They had fun too!).. I am pysched to get out again.. counting down the days!!

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We have new designs to customise your snowboard, skis or skateboard so make sure you check out the store; we’re adding a new feature to the gallery very soon. You’ll be able to see all the designs in one place (thumbnails) so that you can pick and choose from all of our options. Don’t forget that all of our designs are 100% interchangeable - you like a ski design but want it on your wakeboard? No problem, just give us a shout and we’ll fix it up nice!! Same goes for all the other sports, let us know what design you like and we make it right - just for your gear!

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So, because it’s Monday, we would like to introduce to you our newest FreshPal!

Lauren Traub Teton, Snowboarder - 52, NY/USA

1. What is your summer sport? Wakeboarding and riding my Razor Powerwing Scooter
2. Favorite thing to watch on screen (TV or Movie): Simpsons, Futurama, and UltraHD Fashion Channel
3. 5 songs on your playlist: when I’m not dancing, I’m listening to the Universe
4. When did you start snowboarding? What inspired you to start? I started snowboarding in 2000. Being a lousy skier but discovering how beautiful the mountains are inspired me to try snowboarding.
5. Most frequented riding spot? Hunter Mountain and Windham, both in NY
6. Favorite move/trick: LNP jumping off board, sliding picnic bench then jumping back onto his board as it slides below him in “By Any Means.” Also Lucas Magoon jumping from one stair rail to another in “The Boned Age.”
7. Your riding style: Fast but safe. No big air!
8. What did you have for breakfast? Spaghetti squash with red sauce, and raw kale salad
9. If you could ski or ride anywhere in the world, where would it be? I love riding in the Eastern US, love the trees and low altitude, and the SCENE in the East, but would like to try Europe in winter. Have tried Alps glaciers in summer. Love Les Deux Alpes, France in summer.
10. Are you sponsored? Yes, Flexmeter Snowboard Wrist Guards - Flexmeters.com
11. What does your Monday to Friday, 9 - 5 look like? Sitting in my home office, packing Flexmeter Wrist Guard orders, writing for my site www.SnowboardSecrets.com, and playing hooky to
ride now and then! Also editing my site www.SnowboardEventsCalendar.com and planning the Annual All America Snowboard Trip to Winter Park.
12. Describe your ideal day of riding: It’s a weekday. Leisurely morning, stretch in my room, eat, get on slopes around 10. Come in to relax after all the skiers finish lunch
and clear out, and ride ’til last chair.
13. Do you have a favoured Pro or Amateur? Jeremy Jones of Big Mountain fame is intense yet down- to earth. Danny Kass is wry and full of fun but gets the job done. I
know these guys personally. And they’re both from the Northeast, my land.
14. What is your all-time favourite dessert? Creme Brulee. MMm. Pumpkin cheesecake too.
15. In your opinion, what is the worst trend/fad for your sport? Brown snowboard jackets. Show us the colors and patterns, man! Check out some real style at www.StyleSampler.com.
16. How do you prepare for a day of riding? Stretch slowly on floor, and put on my tailbone protector and wrist guards!
17. What is your “must-have” for hill-side eats? Hot soup from a thermos, preferably that I made.
18. What item in your gear bag can you NOT live without? I wear a Camelbak, and love to sip water after a run. Also, my gear bag itself. It’s a Transpack Boot and Helmet pack. I used to
look like a bag lady with stuff hanging off me in all directions til Transpack helped me get my act together!
19. What do you do “après-board”? I don’t drink beer! If it’s a snowboard event, I take a nap so I can dance out late!
20. What was your most embarrassing / memorable moment on the hill? I’ve ridden some rails successfully, but pretty much sworn off them cause I don’t want to take the risk of landing on metal on my butt!

Thanks Lauren for sharing some riding history and great gear ideas!! Welcome to the FreshPow! Community!

Don’t forget, if you want to tell us your story, we’d love to hear it!! Contact us and we’ll introduce you to the FreshPow! Community too!

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One last note, the holidays are coming closer and for those of you who haven’t had a chance to order your custom decals or FreshFace, unfortunately you’ve missed the deadline for shipping purposes

That said, a FreshPow! Gift certificate is a great idea and can be sent instantly via email so you can still order those right up until Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). All FreshPow! Gift Certificates come in increments of $25.00.

**Please note: FreshPow! Will be closed from 6:00pm on Dec. 24th - Jan. 2nd**
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Hope you are having a great day!!
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