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 lifelong passion, leading to national team success, a Red Bull helmet, and a secure spot on Canada’s Olympic roster. From pushing boundaries with new tricks to riding alongside his childhood best friend, Liam opens up about the mental and physical demands of competition, how he stays grounded, and what it feels like to spin through triples mid-air.

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.

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 in German with crying toddlers to gliding across the Slush Cup pond in full costume. We chat about her love for skiing, her path to competing on the Freeride World Tour qualifier circuit and her time spent at Sunshine Village. Whether she’s coaching in New Zealand or competing in Canada, Harriet’s passion for winter is contagious.

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.

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 the mountains. Hear about his winning Slush Cup strategy, life in Banff as an 18-year-old from the U.K., the quirks of Canadian winters, and why he believes skiing is simply the best sport on earth.

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.

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 after returning home to Alberta, how the mountains have become her happy place, and how she’s using her decades of modeling experience to build confidence in others through her business, School of Walk. From childhood ski memories to wild fashion stories. She reflects on the ups and downs of the industry and how the power of snow, self-love, and good posture can change everything.

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.

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 voice in Calgary, she reflects on what it means to grow up with winter, see the Rockies for the first time, and raise kids who get to call them home.

A natural storyteller, Danaye shares her journey into broadcasting, her passion for building community through A Woman A Day YYC, and the behind the scenes moments that have shaped her 18-year radio career. From covering the 2013 Calgary floods to going viral on TikTok, she opens up about balancing vulnerability and joy on air and why she believes local radio still matters. Whether she’s chatting pop culture, shouting out everyday Calgarians, or gearing up to hit the slopes for the first time in years, she reminds us that winter is more than just a season, it's a way of connecting and growing.

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.

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 father’s battle with ALS, the lessons he’s learned through grief, and how those moments have shaped his mindset as a professional athlete. From training for the World Cup circuit to designing a tribute helmet that gives back to the ALS Society, Brodie shares what drives him to keep pushing forward.

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.

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. Reflecting on the power of Canadian music, the unexpected moments that happen on air, and the behind the scenes realities of the industry. From tales of Nickelback sing-alongs to why Alberta’s small towns have his heart, Jesse opens up about what it means to connect with a community, love where you live, and stay grounded in a fast paced world.

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.

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 Benjamin Alexander, Jamaica’s first ever Olympic downhill alpine ski racer. To share his incredible journey from a travelling DJ to an Olympic athlete. He shares how his childhood love for Cool Runnings and a life changing heli-ski trip in British Columbia inspired him to chase an audacious dream. From learning to ski at 32 to qualifying for the 2022 Winter Games, his story is one of courage, passion, and using visibility to bring diversity to winter sports.

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.