Shows
HiFi Radio with "The Wolf on Bay Street" Wolfgang KleinCarving your path through 2025 on skis!Wolfgang Klein and Jack Hardill are joined by: Glenn Crouter: Traveling lifestyle/ski reporter, nationally syndicated feature ski writer for Toronto Sun, weekly ski/lifestyle reporter 640 Toronto. Golf and ski ambassador, sponsorship, marketing, public and media relationsRobert Young: Managing Director, Head of Canadian Research at Canaccord Genuity
2025-01-2646 min
Remembering with Jeff SammutRemembering with Jeff Sammut EPISODE 45: Wally Crouter with Glenn CrouterGlenn Crouter remembers his father, Toronto radio legend Wally Crouter. To what Wally owed his longevity, what he was most proud of and what it was like for Glenn to share his father with the city of Toronto. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.
2024-03-0727 minHiFi Radio with "The Wolf on Bay Street" Wolfgang KleinWork Save Invest RepeatWolfgang and Jack are joined by:Richard Davis – Vice President of Finance at UKGGlenn Crouter - Traveling lifestyle/ski reporter, nationally syndicated feature ski writer for Toronto Sun, weekly ski podcast, Head for the Hills, company ambassador, sponsorship, marketing, public and media relations
2024-01-2844 min
Head for the HillsFinding clarity on the hills with OakleyFor our season finale of Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford are again joined by Stefan Cott, Ontario Regional Sales Manager for Oakley. They chat more about Oakley's PRIZM lense technology, what to factor in when buying goggles (including the "geometry" of your head), and how the right fit with the right type of lense can make all the difference in safety and performance. They also explore, whether you're skiing in Ontario or competing in the Tour de France, why you don't always want polarized lenses.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends...
2023-03-0321 minHead for the HillsKeeping it fun and safe on the slopes with OPP Sergeant Kerry SchmidtThis week on Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford are joined by OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt to chat about safety on the slopes. They discuss whether or not there's been an increase in winter sports participation while intoxicated, and the possibilities of criminal liability for hitting someone on the hill while under the influence. Glenn even shares his experience of being knocked down by a drunk skier.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2023-02-2410 minHead for the HillsLive and play all year round at Horseshoe ValleyThis week on Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford are back home in Canada to sit down with Jonathan Reid (aka 'JR'), GM of Horseshoe Valley Resort and VP of Freed Hotels & Resorts.They chat about what goes into Horseshoe Valley's "secret sauce" for success, including major investments into the 'science' of making snow, and making it quickly. They run down the list of other things to do there if you want to take a break from the slopes (snow tubing or fat biking, anyone?), before JR then reveals why many of the world's best...
2023-02-1724 minHead for the HillsInnsbruck, Austria: A city in a ski resort in the heart of the AlpsOn this week's Head for the Hills, we stay in Austria with Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford where they're joined by Alexandra Sasse, Marketing Manager for Innsbruck Tourism. They chat about the seemingly endless list of things to see and do in Innsbruck, from skiiing, tobogganing and ice sports, to exploring the city, to taking in the culture and history at locales like The Golden Roof and The Imperial Palace. They also discuss why you won't need to rent a car there, and which of them would be brave enough to ride the Olympic bobsleigh run.Head for...
2023-02-1022 minHead for the HillsYou'll never ski the same trail twice in Lech ZürsThis week on Head for the Hills, we head to Austria with Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford to speak with Victoria Schneider, Press & Communication for Lech Zürs Tourism. They chat about what makes them the largest connected ski area in Austria (and 5th largest in the world), why skiing down Austrian slopes is more of an experience than just going up and down, and what else they offer to provide that year-round "second home" experience.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2023-02-0317 minHead for the HillsYour local European getaway awaits in Québec CityThis week on Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford sit down with Patrick Lemaire, travel media relations account executive for Destination Québec cité across Canada, Latin America, and Asia. They chat about Québec City's European-style offerings, and explore what truly makes it a year-round destination spot, from its four different ski resorts, to indoor and outdoor waterparks, to the bucket list experience of staying at Hôtel de Glace, North America's one and only ice hotel.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2023-01-2717 minHead for the HillsDeveloping skiing's rising talent with Coach Mark TilstonThis week on Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford are joined by Mark Tilston, Head Coach for the Canadian Alpine Men's Ski Team, on-site in Austria for the 83rd annual Hahnenkamm Races.They chat about how the team is looking this season, his philosphy for developing and building up both the team and the skier, and why feeling and instinct are just as vital on the slopes as preparation. They also attempt to answer the big question: Why do people even do this?Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at...
2023-01-2022 minHead for the HillsSkiing into the future of eyewear with OakleyOn this week's Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford are joined by Stefan Cott, Ontario Regional Sales Manager for Oakley. They chat about how goggles are often overlooked by skiers when choosing equipment, and how Oakley's PRIZM lense technology is reinventing eye protection. Stefan also hints at their plans for moving beyond specializing in eyewear.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2023-01-1317 minHead for the HillsEquipment for the evolving skier with HEAD CanadaThis week on Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford are joined by Chris Vanderknokke, Vice President of Winter Sports for HEAD Canada. They chat about how skis have become easier (and more fun) to use, and how HEAD Canada's new "game-changing" binding increases safety without sacrificing performance.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2023-01-0623 minHead for the HillsStaying warm on the slopes with EWOOLThis week on Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford are joined by Alain Desmeules, CEO and founder of ewool, professional heated clothing. They learn about how the company started, what makes ewool so effective for skiing (and other outdoor activities), and even which garment's technology was the most difficult to develop.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2022-12-3021 minHead for the HillsYear-round outdoor adventure at Boler MountainThis week on Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford are joined by Marty Thody, Director of Operations at Boler Mountain in London, Ontario. They chat about the merits of being located in a residential area, plans for the future after celebrating 75 years of operation, and why their new snowmaker is a "game-changer".Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2022-12-2315 min
NOW and NEXT[FRIDAY BONUS] Fun for the whole family at Mont-TremblantThis week on Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford are joined by Félix Burke, pro mountain biker and public relations for Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort. They chat about how this ski season is shaping up, and what both skiers and non-skiers alike can enjoy at eastern North America's #1 ski resort.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2022-12-1620 minHead for the HillsFun for the whole family at Mont-TremblantThis week on Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford are joined by Félix Burke, pro mountain biker and public relations for Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort. They chat about how this ski season is shaping up, and what both skiers and non-skiers alike can enjoy at eastern North America's #1 ski resort.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2022-12-1619 minNOW and NEXT[FRIDAY BONUS] Head for the Hills with Glenn Crouter and Dave TraffordHead for the Hills is back! As ski season returns, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford welcome it in with open arms (and mitts), then chat with Robert Huter (GM/owner of Mount St. Louis Moonstone ski resort) about surviving through the pandemic, and what's in store for this season and the future.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2022-12-0917 minHead for the HillsSki season returns at Mount St. Louis MoonstoneHead for the Hills is back! As ski season returns, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford welcome it in with open arms (and mitts), then chat with Robert Huter (GM/owner of Mount St. Louis Moonstone ski resort) about surviving through the pandemic, and what's in store for this season and the future.Head for the Hills is sponsored by our friends at ewool. Check out their offerings at ewool.com
2022-12-0916 min
NOW and NEXTWrapping up the March Break with some spring skiing in CanadaToday on the Daily Brief, we check in with Glenn Crouter and his final installment for Season One of Head for the Hills. We take a look ahead to see what spriing skiing will look like in Canada this year. We check in with Destination BC, Sunshine Village in Alberta and Blue Mountain Ski Resort in Ontario.
2022-03-1925 minHead for the HillsLooking forward to some Spring Skiing across CanadaThis episode wraps up this limited series of Head for the Hills and we want to thank the folks at ewool.com for supporting the podcast. This week we take a look ahead to see what spriing skiing will look like in Canada this year. We check in with Destination BC, Sunshine Village in Alberta and Blue Mountain Ski Resort in Ontario.
2022-03-1925 minNOW and NEXTToday on the Daily Brief: We Head to the Hills with Glenn CrouterHappy Saturday and welcome to this Bonus edition of the Daily Brief. Today, we highlight a new show we're producing at Story Studio Network - Head for the Hills with Glenn Crouter. We talk to Olympian and World Cup ski champion Britt Janyk. She joins us from Whistler, BC. And Jonathan Reid, VP and GM at Horseshoe Resort in Ontario to talk about the March Break programming for the whole family.
2022-03-1239 minHead for the HillsIt's MARCH BREAK and the ski hills are bustling!This week on Head for the Hills, Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford talk to Olympian and World Cup ski champion Britt Janyk. She joins us from Whistler, BC. And Jonathan Reid, VP and GM at Horseshoe Resort in Ontario to talk about the March Break programming for the whole family.
2022-03-1137 minHead for the HillsNancy Greene Raine is our guest on Head for the HillsShe is an Olymic Giant Slalom champion, a two-time World Cup ski champion, a two-time Lou Marsh Award winner, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and declared Canada's Female Athlete of the 20th century. Nancy Green Raine was also a member of the Canadian Senate between 2009 and 2018. She joins Glenn Crouter and Dave Trafford on this edition of Head for the Hills.
2022-03-0428 minHead for the HillsThis is the 24-Hours-at-Blue WeekendIn this episode of Head for the Hills, Glenn and Dave talk to Tara Lovell at Blue Mountain resort about this weekend's 24-Hours-At-Blue skiing event in support of the Special Olympics. And Canadian Ski Hall of Famer and Olympian Brian Stemmle joins the show to talk about the state of Canada's national alpne program and his involvement with the Special Olympics.
2022-02-2533 minHead for the HillsHeading into Family Day and the Canadian Ski Council has something for you and the familyToday, on Head for the Hills: Paul Pinchbeck, President of the Canadian Ski Council joins Glenn and Dave to talk abou the upswing in the number of new skiiers and a offering the Canadian Lift Pass (at a bargain) if you're heading to the hills this weekend. And, we hear from Alain Desmeules, CEO and founder of ewool. The coolest new technology to keep you warm on the slopes.
2022-02-1821 minHead for the HillsSupply Chain Issues Force a Municipal Ski Hill To Close in TorontoWelcome to the inagural episode of Head for the Hills with Glenn Crouter and Dave Traffford. Toronto is lucky to have two urban ski centres. One at Earl Bales Park in North York, the other at Centennial Park in Etobicoke. We learned this morning the Centennial Park site has been forced to close because of a shortage of mechanical supplies needed to support equipment on the hill. Also this week, we highlight the new owners of a legacy ski resort in Central Ontario. Doug Wilkinson not only purchased the family business at Sir Sam's in Haliburton, he made...
2022-02-1123 minHead for the HillsHead for the Hills with Glenn Crouter & Dave TraffordTraveling, lifestyle and leisure correspondent Glenn Crouter reports from skiing destinations across Canada and around the world. He’s is a local Ambassador for the Canadian Ski Council. He contributes his FYI Reports on Newstalk 1010 weekends in Toronto and writes a weekly ski feature writer for the Toronto Sun. He and Story Studio Network Executive Producer Dave Trafford Head for the Hills for their weekly talk about the latest in recreational and professional skiing. Head for the Hills is an FYI Podcast produced for Story Studio Network by iContact Productions.
2022-02-0501 minNOW and NEXTGlenn Crouter's diving into the Podcast Pool!Excited to tell you that my radio-days colleague and friend Glenn Crouter will be bringing his Winter sports reports to Story Studio Network. He and I are going to embark on a limited series called "Head for the Hills". We won't talk about ski conditions but will talk about the state of the sport. We're planning to launch the show Feb. 11!
2022-02-0412 min
The Naz & Wally Sports HourKentucky Derby and NFL DraftGlenn Crouter joins to chat about the Kentucky Derby and Joe Theismann joins to talk about the NFL Draft.
2021-05-0254 min