On this episode of The Homegrown Podcast, host Shawn Collins sits down with Ryan DesRoches of the Webster Water Ski Collective for a conversation about access, inclusion, and building community on the water.

From adaptive skiing to first-time learners, the Collective is redefining what it means to belong at Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg. Ryan shares how the group started, why they focus on making skiing accessible to all ages and abilities, and what happens when you invite people into a space they never thought was for them.

Powered by THC Group, this episode highlights how recreation, purpose, and local connection can reshape a community—one skier at a time. Subscribe and listen now. 🎙️

Webster Water Ski Collective: https://www.websterwaterski.org/
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