Kendra Scurfield grew up on the slopes of Banff Sunshine Village, learning the ropes of her family’s business at young age. Knowing she wanted to be a leader in the ski and snowboard industry she pursued a business and communications degree at Gonzaga University in Washington State, followed by an MBA from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business. Today Kendra oversees communications, brand direction, and assists with the company strategy. As the communications and brand director she is plugged in to all operations at the world class ski and snowboard resort located in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
A firm believer in the power of community, Kendra believes that in serving and enriching our community all else falls into place. Through smart investment in our community, we all benefit. Kendra serves on the Management Advisory Committee for the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business and is a big supporter of Rocky Mountain Adaptive and organization that aims to makes outdoor sports accessible to all.
What does it mean to live, work, and raise your family on the slopes of a major Canadian ski resort? What are the joys? The sacrifices? The consequences of committing your work and family life to the sport of skiing? In this series, Lori Knowles interviews generations of families living “the dream”. This week she talks with the Scurfields —Ralph and daughter Kendra — owners of Banff’s Sunshine Village.
Winter weather has made a grand entrance and Alberta ski enthusiasts have been getting the itch to hit the slopes. They get their wish soon.
A lingering winter snowpack in Alberta's Rocky Mountains means skiers and snowboarders can spend this week — including Canada Day — on the slopes.
“My life is so different because I grew up on a ski hill.”