by Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson / EmberPhoto.com

We spent some great time with the next generation of powder hounds this past winter in Vermont, including the snow-loving offspring of Tangie and Terry Barbour, head of Vermont’s Mad River Glen Ski School. Considering the Barbour family’s legendary enthusiasm for skiing, no matter what the weather or snow conditions, it’s no surprise that 7 year old Turner (in the white helmet/red jacket) and 11 year old Carson (black helmet) have become some of our favorite ski partners.  If there is one thing that became clear this season, it was this: skiing powder with kids that know how to ski powder is incredibly fun…unforgettably fun. They seem to love it more than any of us.  And when it’s waist deep for us, it’s over their heads…  More than anything, when the powder turns to edgable ice, breakable crust or a patchwork of dirty corn, grass and moss, their enthusiasm remains unparalleled.

We can all learn something from these Barbour kids…  They’ve got a younger sister, too.  And they just let her off the leash. So stay tuned.

- Brian and Emily