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"!
For the Love of Winter
Kristen Bujnowski
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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 Olympics, and how learning to adapt, reset, and keep moving forward has shaped both her career and her love of winter.
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.