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 organizations like Rocky Mountain Adaptive and Sunshine Village help normalize disability in sports, why inclusive design benefits everyone, and how winter sports, community, and opportunity can open doors for people of all abilities.

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.

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 conversation explores what keeps people progressing at every stage.

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.

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 fostering a positive and inclusive culture where kids learn not just how to ride, but also how to respect the mountain, support one another, and fall in love with snowboarding for life.

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.