#ForTheLove | Liam Brearley
Every rider has a beginning, and for Liam Brearley, it started long before the medals, podiums, and world stages. In Gravenhurst, Ontario, a curious, high-energy kid with an adventurous spirit decided he wanted to snowboard, and that spark would grow into a lifelong love for the sport.
We caught up with Liam’s mum, Janis Nevison-Brearley, to revisit those early days. From family encouragement to local community support, from the friends and neighbours who cheered him on to the small-town school teachers who nurtured his passion, every moment helped shape the rider he is today. Even the little things — like bottle drives to help keep him on a snowboard — added up to a network of care, encouragement, and shared love for the sport.
This video is about more than just a childhood story. It’s about the community that lifts athletes up, the family that keeps them grounded, and the joy of snowboarding that fuels them. Every athlete’s journey is unique, but the heartbeat is the same: snowboarding is where it all started.
Watch now to see Liam’s story come to life, and experience the moments that sparked a lifelong love for snowboarding.
