You've gotta give the Wilburs of Clinton an "A" for effort. For their love of skiing and their creativity in bringing the slopes closer to home.

The Wilburs "have turned their backyard into a ski terrain park complete with ski and snowboard jumps, a rope tow powered by a motorcycle, and a homemade groomer."

Okay, so it's not a black diamond trail. Or even a blue square. But it sure looks like good fun!

And besides, who else among us can claim a backyard ski park? Where you can step out your back door and take a few turns with your kids. And have free hot chocolate waiting for you in the kitchen when it's time to warm up.

And no lift lines!

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant!

Wonder if Rob and Liz would mind if we stopped by for a couple of runs? And maybe a little aprés ski to boot...