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Welcome to "For the Love of Winter," a weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter.
Each episode, Kendra and her special guests, share their heartwarming stories, insider tips, and inspiring tales of conquering the slopes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a winter enthusiast, "For the Love of Winter" will ignite your passion for the snowy wonderland.
So, grab your skis, snowboard, or cozy up by the fireplace and get ready to fall in love with winter all over again. Subscribe now and embrace the chill on "For the Love of Winter"!
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This week, Kendra sits down with Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about identity, resilience, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Jenn shares the story behind building the only Indigenous-founded beauty brands carried by Sephora worldwide. Reflecting on sobriety, generational trauma, and how reconnecting with her Ojibwe roots shaped both her life and her business. What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, th...
This week, Kendra sits down with Canadian Alpine Ski Team athlete Kiki Alexander for an honest conversation about rebuilding strength after injury and the mental side of performance. Kiki opens up about the moment she finally returned to snow and how cognitive training helped reconnect her body and her confidence. Her story reflects determination, curiosity, and a deep love for skiing that keeps pulling her forward. What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the sti...
This week, Kendra sits down with Whyte Museum curator Christina Cuthbertson and artist Elise Rasmussen to explore the stories, histories, and creative inspirations held within one of Banff’s most cherished cultural institutions. They dive into the museum’s origins, its deep community roots, and Elise’s exhibition An Alpine Trilogy, a reflective, research-driven project that weaves together art, mountaineering history, and the evolving ways we understand the mountains. From early alpine expedi...
This week, Kendra sits down with Jason Broz, the creator behind Fix Bindings, Ashbury Eyewear, and Nation Made Snowboards. Jason shares how a childhood love of building boards and being on snow grew into a career designing gear that feels good for everyday riders, not only those competing at the highest level. He talks about creating durable, sustainable products, the wildest warranty claims he’s ever received, and what it’s like raising two young kids who are already finding their way onto s...
This week, Kendra sits down with Bow Valley-born artist Kerry Langlois, a contemporary landscape painter known for her bold, minimalist style. Kerry reflects on her childhood between Canmore and Lake Louise, running through the hotel tunnels, wandering quiet lakeshores, and finding early sparks of creativity in those mountain moments. She shares her journey from studying art in Montreal to returning home, reconnecting with the mountains, and learning how to navigate the business side of being...
This week, Kendra sits down with snowboarding icon Kimmy Fasani for a deeply personal conversation. Kimmy shares her journey from learning to ride as a child to competing at the highest levels and later shifting her focus toward mentorship and backcountry exploration. After facing a challenging battle with cancer and embracing motherhood, she found herself drawn back to the mountains, rediscovering her strength and reconnecting with what she loves most. A surprise trip to Baldface Lodge becam...
This week, Kendra sits down with Canadian ski racer James Crawford, the first Canadian to win Kitzbühel in nearly 40 years. He shares what it felt like to conquer one of the world’s most legendary downhill races and what goes through his mind when he’s speeding down the mountain at over 150 km/h. He opens up about the balance between fear and focus, the mental strength it takes to compete at the top, and the importance of staying grounded through it all. From his early days on skis with his d...
Welcome to Season Three of For the Love of Winter! This season, we’re embracing the certainty of winter in uncertain times, the snow that always returns, the mountains that always call, and the community of people united by their love of winter. From inspiring athletes and creators to everyday adventurers chasing that first chair, each story reminds us why winter will always feel like home. So bundle up and join us as we celebrate the beauty and wonder that live in every snowy season. What is...
Season 2 of For the Love of Winter took us behind the scenes of mountain life from the early morning groomers laying down perfect corduroy, to the athletes pushing their limits, and the everyday dreamers who’ve built their lives around the snow. Each story reminded us why winter keeps calling us back for the people, the culture, and that special kind of feeling you can only find above the clouds. Season 3 is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to share what’s next this winter! What is i...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course, the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sits down with Erika Roy, PistenBully ambassador, snowcat operator, and events manager at Saddleback in Maine, for a candid and inspiring conversation about life behind the controls and on the slopes. Erika shares how she found her way into the world ...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course, the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sits down with Andrew Way, Chief Marketing Officer at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, to explore how ski resorts can evolve their brands while staying true to their roots. Drawing on experience from global brands like Nike and Amazon, Andrew shares how ...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course, the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sits down with Christian Knapp, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Pacific Group Resorts, for an honest look at the challenges and opportunities facing the ski industry today. From the importance of accessible local hills to the role terrai...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course, the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sits down with Jack Hanratty, former head coach of Canada’s Women’s National Rugby 7s Team, for an honest and powerful conversation about leadership, team culture, and what it really takes to create lasting change in high-performance sport. After a di...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sits down with rising Canadian slopestyle star and 2026 Olympian Liam Brearley. At just 22, Liam’s journey has taken him from the bunny hill in Ontario to the world stage. He shares how a seventh birthday snowboard gifted by his grandparents sparked a ...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sits down with two-time Miss Slush Cup and Freeride World Tour hopeful, Harriet Lucas. From growing up skiing the Alps to spontaneously landing a job at Banff Sunshine Village, Harriet shares her exciting and heartfelt journey from teaching ski lessons...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sat down with Miles Phillips, the UK-born skier who claimed the crown as Mr. Slush Cup 2025. From learning to ski on an 80-metre dry slope to mastering Sunshine Village’s terrain, Miles shares how a gap year turned into a life-changing love affair with...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sits down with career model and self-proclaimed "raging Oilers fan" Kim Noseworthy for an inspiring conversation about her journey from the runways of Milan to the slopes of the Canadian Rockies. Kim shares how she rediscovered her love for skiing afte...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sits down with Virgin Radio morning host Danaye Maier for a fun conversation about finding home in the mountains, navigating motherhood in media, and the magic of local radio. From her small-town roots in northern Saskatchewan to becoming a familiar vo...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sits down with Canadian Alpine Ski Team athlete Brodie Seger for a heartfelt and deeply personal conversation about life on the mountain and the strength it takes to keep going when the stakes are high on and off the slopes. Brodie opens up about his f...
Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter. This week, Kendra sits down with CJAY 92 radio host Jesse Modz for a fun and honest conversation about life behind the mic and what makes Alberta’s rock scene so special. A born storyteller, Jesse shares his path from a struggling student to a Calgary radio staple. Refl...
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