Mark Kaquitts

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 Mark Kaquitts from Cousins Skateboarding to talk about fatherhood, snowboarding, and building community through sports. Mark shares how becoming a dad changed the course of his life, the special bond he has with his sons, and how snowboarding became a way to keep them on the right path. He also dives into the work he’s doing to bring Indigenous youth together, break down barriers between Nations, and create more opportunities for kids to snowboard and skateboard.Big plans are in the works for a new snowboard park and a special Cousins Ride Day at Sunshine. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about family, culture, and the power of snow.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.