About Me

Adult Ways

Kelowna, BC

From 2012 – 2015, I owned and operated a small business with my younger brother, called QK Lawn Care. Together we maintained 36 properties from May – October. I moved to Kelowna, BC in November of 2014 and I spent most of my time on the slops during the 2014/15 season. I had seen a couple snowboardcross competitions in Big White, and I was always drawn to the adrenaline rush. I had a need for speed… (maybe that’s why I was nicknamed KenBlock)!

​In 2017, I attended post-secondary at MC College Kelowna, pursuing a trade as a Hairstylist. I also spent a lot of focused time on the slopes, with friends who encouraged me to compete; after entering a fun race in Big White that year.

Younger Days

Rocky Mountain House, AB

I was born and raised in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. My two brothers and I spent a lot of time playing outside. Our parents would encourage us to use our imaginations and stay active. I played many sports from swimming to hockey, baseball, soccer, gymnastics, and dance.

I learned to snowboard at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort at age 10, but I never got really good at the basics. Growing up in Rocky, elite training programs were not available for snow sports. So I put my energy elsewhere…

​I spent middle school and high school playing more accessible sports. Basketball was my favorite. I was able to travel to Lake Louise, AB, to snowboard on some weekends, but I remained cautious; in fear of getting injured and not being able to play ball anymore.

Adult Ways

Kenowa, BC

From 2012 – 2015, I owned and operated a small business with my younger brother, called QK Lawn Care. Together we maintained 36 properties from May – October. I moved to Kelowna, BC in November of 2014 and I spent most of my time on the slops during the 2014/15 season. I had seen

a couple snowboardcross competitions in Big White, and I was always drawn to the adrenaline rush. I had a need for speed… (maybe that’s why I was nicknamed KenBlock)!

​In 2017, I attended post-secondary at MC College Kelowna, pursuing a trade as a Hairstylist. I also spent a lot of focused time on the slopes, with friends who encouraged me to compete; after entering a fun race in Big White that year.

Competition Craze

Big White, BC

Every part of my life brings me back to snowboarding. After competing for fun, I got in touch with the Executive

Director of BC Snowboard and entered into a Provincial series in March of 2018. I was excited and terrified all at once. I peed my pants a little in that first race.. I knew I was in the right place.

I spent middle school and high school playing more accessible sports. Basketball was my favorite. I was able to travel to Lake Louise, AB, to snowboard on some weekends, but I remained cautious; in fear of getting injured and not being able to play ball anymore.

​I was the eldest competitor at this event, and the younger girls were fierce. I placed 1st in race #1 and 2nd in race #2. The coach that mentored me here, suggested I compete in the Western Canadian Championships the following week. It was there that I saw what the sport was REALLY like. Specialized race boards, coaches brushing wax out of boards seconds before heats were dropping, and Olympic athletes from the 2018 Winter Games.

​I placed second to last… BUT I got to watch the racing and see, feel, and hear the intensity first-hand. I also met a coach who has played a key role in my personal-development, on and off the SBX track. I didn’t know who they were at the time, however, I admired the way they critiqued the athlete’s ability. I was drawn to their constructive criticism and apparent knowledge of the sport.