Logan Bennett

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 Banff National Park warden and service dog handler Logan Bennett for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about life on the front lines of public safety. Originally from New Zealand, Logan shares his journey from ski patroller to becoming one of the only active dog handler in the Parks Canada system, working alongside his loyal partner, Leroy. He dives into the intense training process, the unique bond between handler and dog, and the vital roles they play in search and rescue, law enforcement, and avalanche response. They also explore the importance of mental health in high-stress careers, the challenges of parenting while working in the field, and what it means to truly serve and protect Canada’s wild spaces. It’s an inspiring and deeply human episode you won’t want to miss.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.