Cannabis products Gus Kenworthy can’t live without

Olympic skier turned actor and YouTuber, Essex-born Gus Kenworthy made a public appearance on ESPN in 2015. Since then he has campaigned for LGBTQ+ acceptance and the importance of representation for people of all ages. “[It’s important] especially now for many youth,” Kenworthy told Weedmaps, “in Florida and Texas, in places where they are trying to propose Don’t Say Gay laws and where trans youth are being discriminated against. It is more important than ever to be visible because we – as an older generation – are the visual representative of a younger generation. Every single person that sees a young queer person living their life freely and unabashedly makes it easier for them to do the same.”

This year, Kenworthy has partnered with infused seltzer brand Cann and Weedmaps to promote cannabis inclusivity and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community for Pride. “For me, Pride is about acknowledging where you are in your own journey and how far you’ve come,” he shared. “It’s a struggle to come to terms with yourself and live your truth. And it’s also a moment to reflect not only on your past, but also on the past journey of people who have been before you. We would not be where we are without all of the pioneers who emerged at a much more devastating time in history.”

And while he’s had to keep a close eye on his cannabis use during training and competitions, he’s been a fan of the green for years. “I like smoking weed and I also love Cann as an alcohol substitute,” he said. “But when I started competing with the US team for the Olympics, we were regularly tested for drugs. However, I was able to smoke weed off-season, so I could enjoy it in the summer before having to quit in the fall and winter.”

Here are the cannabis products Gus Kenworthy can’t live without.

Can

“I love Hi Boys and my favorite Cann flavors are Ginger Lemongrass and Blood Orange Cardamom.”

Cann Hi Boys come in four unique flavors and contain 5 milligrams of THC per can.

Lowell Farms flower

“I would give Lowell Farms kudos – I like the weed and the guys are cool.”

Lowell Farms offers flower and concentrates. The brand’s products are available in California.

Hannah Wiesen

Hannah is an Oregon-based writer and editor. She has been working in the cannabis industry for over five years and continues to learn and explore.