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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,

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All Episodes

45:49

Andy Lindsey

For the Love of Winter ·

2026/04/07

This week, Kendra sits down with lifelong snowcat enthusiast Andy Lindsey, a PistenBully sales manager whose career has taken him from a small ski hill to building courses for World Cups and the 2018 Winter Olympics. Andy shares how a chance opportunity at Homewood Ski Resort sparked his journey into snowcats, eventually leading him to South Korea to help build a downhill venue from the ground up. Along the way, he reflects on how snowcat technology has evolved, what goes into preparing World...

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Irfhan Rawji

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2026/03/31

This week, Kendra sits down with entrepreneur Irfhan Rawji, who shares how he returned to skiing at 39 after moving to Calgary and wanting his children to grow up embracing winter. What started as a family decision quickly became a passion, with Sunshine Village becoming their second home. Beyond skiing, Irfhan discusses his work bringing global tech talent to Canada through MobSquad and how getting outside, whether skiing, skating, or simply enjoying the snow, helps newcomers connect with Ca...

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Isabelle Weidemann

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2026/03/24

This week, Kendra sits down with three-time Olympian and two-time gold medalist Isabelle Weidemann, fresh off her final Games. She reflects on finding her way into speed skating without ever really seeing sport as a clear path growing up, and what it looked like to stay in it when it wasn’t always accessible. What followed wasn’t a straight path, just years of showing up and slowly figuring it out. Looking back on these Games, she gets into the reality of it. Coming close in her individual ra...

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51:16

Brendan Mackay

For the Love of Winter ·

2026/03/17

This week, Kendra catches up with Brendan Mackay after his Olympic bronze medal in Italy, where a pressure-free mindset and a last-run comeback led to one of the best performances of his career. From decompressing in Portugal before the Games to trusting his strengths in the pipe, Brendan reflects on choosing confidence over risk, managing fear in a high-stakes sport, and staying grounded as the level of competition continues to rise. What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the be...

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44:41

Matt Widmer

For the Love of Winter ·

2026/03/10

This week, Kendra sits down with longtime Banff local Matt Widmer, founder and CEO of Wildlife Distillery in Canmore. Born and raised in Banff, Matt reflects on growing up in a small mountain community shaped by skiing, backcountry adventures, and his family’s longtime restaurant in town. The conversation explores how those early roots eventually led him to craft distilling, building Wildlife around local ingredients, Bow Valley hospitality, and a deep connection to place. What is it you love...

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54:52

Doug Maclean

For the Love of Winter ·

2026/03/03

This week, Kendra sits down with longtime Bow Valley local and art dealer Doug Maclean, whose connection to Sunshine stretches back to a solo train ride west at just ten years old. From Trapper’s Lodge ski weeks in the early 60s to decades spent carving morning laps before heading into the gallery world, Doug reflects on how the mountains shaped both his life and his eye. The conversation moves from his grandmother skinning into Sunshine in the 1930s to the artists who helped define how we se...

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48:57

Aviva Kohen

For the Love of Winter ·

2026/02/17

This week, Kendra sits down with Aviva Kohen from Tourism Calgary to explore why the city is so much more than its old “Cowtown” reputation. Aviva shares how Calgary has evolved into a diverse, creative destination that blends big city energy with easy access to the Rockies, supported by a growing international visitor base. Together, they dive into Calgary’s standout food and craft drink scene, unexpected urban winter adventures and “Avant Ski,” Aviva’s idea to encourage visitors to spend ti...

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56:36

Courtney Hinrichs

For the Love of Winter ·

2026/02/03

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 reflects on her path into the outdoor industry, what really goes on behind the scenes of brand partnerships, and how representation, trust, and creative freedom shape meaningful work in a fast-moving social landscape. *This episode contains some cour...

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Kristen Bujnowski

For the Love of Winter ·

2026/01/27

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 challenges eventually pushed her away from sport before drawing her back through bobsleigh, a discipline that rewards persistence and late starts. She reflects on the intensity of racing at nearly 150 km/h, the financial and mental demands of chasing the Ol...

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David Legg

For the Love of Winter ·

2026/01/20

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. David reflects on how his personal experiences and career in adapted physical activity and the Paralympic movement shaped his belief that accessibility starts with attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to say yes. Together, they explore how organizat...

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Pieter Sneep

For the Love of Winter ·

2026/01/13

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, eventually leading him to chase winters around the world and build a life in the Canadian Rockies. From the creativity and freedom found in the park and on the mountain to the patience and problem solving that shape his approach to teaching, the conversatio...

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Jared Anderson

For the Love of Winter ·

2026/01/06

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 community, creating pathways for riders of all ages and abilities. From first mountain laps to Olympic dreams, the conversation explores how snowboarding builds confidence, creativity, and lifelong connections on and off the hill. This episode is about...

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71:47

Katie Brinton

For the Love of Winter ·

2025/12/31

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 rooted in instruction, education, and industry storytelling. Katie reflects on how early family ski trips shaped her love for sliding on snow, how a winding path through theatre, writing, and the film industry eventually led her back to the mountains, and how becom...

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49:30

Jenn Harper

For the Love of Winter ·

2025/12/16

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...

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Kiki Alexander

For the Love of Winter ·

2025/12/09

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...

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Elise Rasmussen and Christina Cuthbertson

For the Love of Winter ·

2025/12/02

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...

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63:47

Jason Broz

For the Love of Winter ·

2025/11/25

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...

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51:03

Kerry Langlois

For the Love of Winter ·

2025/11/18

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...

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57:53

Kimmy Fasani

For the Love of Winter ·

2025/11/11

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...

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James Crawford

For the Love of Winter ·

2025/11/04

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...

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