For the Love of Winter
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"!
Episodes
77 episodes
Courtney Hinrichs
This week, Kendra sits down with Courtney Hinrichs, Director of Engagement and Social at Backbone Media, to talk about how influencer marketing has shifted and why athletes deserve to show up online as their full, authentic selves. Courtney ref...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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56:36
Kristen Bujnowski
This week, Kendra sits down with Canadian bobsleigh athlete Kristen Bonowski to talk about the long, winding road that led her to one of the fastest sports on ice. Kristen shares how early Olympic dreams, injury, burnout, and mental health chal...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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54:28
David Legg
This week, Kendra sits down with David Legg, Mount Royal University professor and longtime advocate for disability sport, for a wide-ranging conversation about inclusion, innovation, and the power of winter sports to foster a sense of belonging...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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50:00
Pieter Sneep
This week, Kendra sits down with Pieter Sneep, a Level 4 CASI snowboard instructor at Sunshine Village whose path to the mountains began in the Netherlands. Pieter shares how early trips to Austria sparked a lifelong love for snowboarding, even...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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38:42
Jared Anderson
This week, Kendra sits down with Jared Anderson, a longtime leader in Alberta’s snowboard community and the driving force behind Riders On Board. Jared reflects on how the club grew from a small family-run program into a province-wide snowboard...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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34:46
Katie Brinton
This week, Kendra sits down with Katie Brinton, senior editor at SAM Magazine and a PSIA-AASI alpine examiner, to explore a lifelong relationship with winter. What began as childhood ski school days in Vermont evolved into a career roo...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:11:47
Jenn Harper
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 Indigenou...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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49:30
Kiki Alexander
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 a...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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53:48
Elise Rasmussen and Christina Cuthbertson
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 d...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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38:43
Jason Broz
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:03:47
Kerry Langlois
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, w...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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51:03
Kimmy Fasani
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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57:53
James Crawford
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 w...
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Season 3
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29:30
Season 3 Introduction
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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20:53
Season 2 Recap
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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3:16
Erika Roy
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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45:07
Andrew Way
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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49:19
Christian Knapp
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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42:26
Jack Hanratty
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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51:47
Liam Brearley
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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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38:40
Harriet Lucas - Miss Slush Cup 2024 & 2025
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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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43:06
Miles Phillips - Mr.Slush Cup 2025
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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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32:01
Kim Noseworthy
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, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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40:47
