For the Love of Winter

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Jun 2026

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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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June 16, 2026Episode 3037 min

Nate Strauss

This week, Kendra sits down with Nate Strauss, Vice President of Sales at Jack and Sage, the apparel brand known for creating unique, experience-driven merchandise for ski resorts, national parks, and outdoor destinations across North America. Nate shares the story behind the company's rapid growth, the role of retail tourism, and how Jack and Sage help visitors take home meaningful reminders of the places they've explored. The conversation also dives into Nate's love of skiing, raising three young kids in Colorado's Vail Valley, lessons learned as a startup leader, and why balancing work, family, adventure, and time on the mountain remains central to both his life and the Jack and Sage brand.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.

June 9, 2026Episode 2940 min

Chad Blain

This week, Kendra sits down with Chad Blain, co-founder of the Jamie Blain Memorial Foundation, also known as Snowboarding Saves, and the filmmaker behind Liam and Friends. Chad shares the deeply personal story of losing his son Jamie to addiction and how that loss inspired a foundation dedicated to supporting mental health and wellness in the snowboard community. He reflects on grief, healing, the role snowboarding has played in his family’s life, and the importance of creating safe spaces for young athletes to talk openly about mental health. The conversation also explores Chad’s new documentary, Liam and Friends, which follows Canadian Olympic snowboarder Liam Gill and the not-for-profit youth empowerment program he created to make snowboarding and mountain sports more accessible to Indigenous youth through mentorship, community, and experiences at Banff Sunshine Village.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.

June 2, 2026Episode 2837 min

Mr.Slushcup 2026 - Eric Taylor

This week, Kendra sat down with Mr. Slush Cup 2026, Eric Taylor, to talk about growing up ski racing in Alberta, spending over a decade with the Banff Alpine Racers, and finally getting his first chance to compete in Sunshine Village's iconic Slush Cup. Eric shares stories from his years on the race circuit, what it was like stepping away from competitive skiing after this season, and how the mountains have shaped some of his closest friendships. He also takes listeners through his winning Slush Cup run, from waiting in line before the gondola opened to skimming across the pond and earning the title of Mr. Slush Cup 2026.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.

May 26, 2026Episode 2734 min

Liam Moffat

This week, Kendra sits down with Canadian Olympic snowboard cross athlete Liam Moffatt to talk about the journey that took him from the small hills of Nova Scotia to competing on the world stage. Liam reflects on falling in love with snowboarding as a kid at Ski Wentworth, moving west to chase his dream, and the sacrifices, setbacks, and community support that shaped his career along the way. From living with ten roommates in Whistler while balancing training and summer jobs to representing Canada at two Olympic Games, Liam shares stories about chasing a dream that once felt impossible growing up on the East Coast, and why the joy of snowboarding has never left him.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.

May 20, 2026Episode 2652 min

Michael Haid

This week, Kendra sits down with designer and former mogul skier Michael Haid, who grew up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and eventually built a life in the Canadian Rockies. He looks back on learning to ski on a small rope tow, which led him into freestyle moguls and a national-level competitive career as a “grinder,” always chasing snow across Western Canada. From there, he moved into ski and snowboard apparel design, working with early industry brands like West Beach and Spider before going on to help create Olympic uniforms for national teams.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.

May 5, 2026Episode 2529 min

Megan Oldham

This week, Kendra sits down with Olympic freestyle skier Megan Oldham, fresh off a breakout performance at the Milano 2026 Winter Games, where she claimed gold in big air and bronze in slopestyle. She talks about arriving as an underdog and leaving as a double medalist, what that moment felt like, and why she chose to go for a new trick instead of playing it safe. From starting freestyle skiing at 15 to competing on the world stage, Megan opens up about fear, injuries, and the mental side of pushing progression in a high-risk sport.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.

April 28, 2026Episode 2456 min

Michaela Gosselin

This week, Kendra sits down with Canadian para-alpine skier Michaela Gosselin, fresh off her Paralympic podium in Milano. She shares how everything shifted after a cancer diagnosis at 18, and what it looked like to find her way back to skiing after losing her shoulder blade. What started as a devastating and uncertain chapter slowly turned into something powerful, as she adapted, stayed connected to the things she loved, and kept showing up, one day at a time.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.

April 21, 2026Episode 2344 min

Bill Short

This week, Kendra sits down with Bill Short from Ceramic Pro, whose journey into the ski industry started later in life when he learned to snowboard at 56, inspired by his son and a desire to reconnect with the mountains after decades away. What began as a personal challenge quickly turned into a love for the quiet, freedom, and perspective found on snow. Bill also shares how Ceramic Pro, originally used to protect high-value assets like cars and airplanes, found a new purpose in the ski industry, helping preserve gondolas and lift bubbles from harsh mountain conditions. What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.

April 14, 2026Episode 221 hr 13 min

India Sherret

This week, Kendra sits down with Canadian ski cross athlete India Sherret to talk about her rapid rise in the sport and the challenges that followed. From discovering ski cross at 13 to finishing third overall in the world, India reflects on the momentum of her breakout season and what it felt like to suddenly be competing at the highest level. After a broken sternum and a devastating knee injury ended her Olympic hopes, she shares how she worked through the disappointment and found motivation in her love for skiing.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.

April 7, 2026Episode 2145 min

Andy Lindsey

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 Cup race courses, and the role these machines play in shaping terrain for some of the world’s top athletes.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.