From the kids’ perspective, it is all downhill from here

The snow is flying at Hearthstone in McCall and the kids are making the most of it. Yesterday, there was a knock at the door and two of the three Elwer Triplets, age 5, were looking for Jack, their new sledding buddy and Hearthstone neighbor. The previous day, they had perfected the face plant in fresh powder. Jack Kinglsey, all of 13, had the best sledding gadget, and I would bet it has been “borrowed” by many adults looking for their youth. It is the cross between a Razor scooter and a very short binding-less ski. I am sure it looks much easier than it is and Jack had mastered the hills of Hearthstone.

The young ones with the need for sled speed are also quite persuasive. Hannah (8) and Katie (6) Blake convinced Dale Finlay that it is “easy”; the last we saw of Dale, she was letting gravity take over as she slid down the slope with the girls. Who could say no to the little girls in pink. From my vantage point in the Model Home at Hearthstone, it is a joy to watch the kids making the most of the season’s snow.

Verna Vanis