Burton shared the video below of New Zealand ripper Lotus Pearl ripping a few lines down her backyard terrain park, and I’m honestly pretty jealous. I always wished that I had even the slightest hill to build a backyard park, but alas I grew up in Delaware which is notoriously flat.

Seems like her parents are starting her off young which is always great to see. I also love that she’s still getting after it despite the obvious lack of snowfall in the area. Keep shredding Lotus, keep shredding!

Matt Lorelli is a dedicated ski enthusiast and prolific writer whose passion for snow sports shines through in every piece. Originally from Middletown, Delaware, Matt's love for skiing blossomed during...