Fresh Corduroy - for skiers
Episodes
Mike Reitzell on the State of the Ski Industry, Public Lands, Climate, and What Comes Next
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s really happening behind the scenes at ski resorts—and where is the ski industry headed?In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, Craig sits down ...
Avalanche Awareness: What Every Skier Should Understand — with Ethan Greene of CAIC
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avalanches aren’t just a backcountry issue — they’re a ski culture issue.In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan sits down with Et...
Clean Turns, Confident Skiing, and Teaching What Matters — with Joe Dunn
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan sits down with Joe Dunn — former NCAA ski racer, longtime coach, and current instructor at De...
Inside the Future of Snowmaking with Taylor Ogilvie of TechnoAlpin
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Snowmaking is one of the most misunderstood—and essential—parts of modern skiing. In this episode, TechnoAlpin USA CEO Taylor Ogilvie joins the sh...
From Alberta to the Olympics: Shannon Abeda’s Unlikely Path
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three-time Olympian Shannon Ogbnai Abeda joins Fresh Corduroy for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on identity, pressure, and carving your own path...
How One Family Produced 3 U.S. Ski Team Athletes: Macuga Parents Tell All
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy and Dan Macuga join Fresh Corduroy to share one of the most remarkable family stories in skiing. What started as keeping the kids active in Park C...
Building a Warren Miller Film: Story, Athletes & Mountains with Chris Leavell
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Miller producer Chris Leavell joins Fresh Corduroy to pull back the curtain on how the world’s most beloved ski films get made. From coordina...
Inside Vail’s Ski School: Greg Willis on Coaching, Growth, and the Joy of Learning
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan sits down with Greg Willis, longtime leader and head of Vail’s ski and snowboard school, to ex...
Two-Time Queen of Corbet’s on Freeskiing and Redefining Success - Caite Zeliff
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time Queen of Corbet’s Caite Zeliff joins Fresh Corduroy to talk about her journey from ski racing in New England to freeride fame in Jackson ...
Chasing Dreams on the Slopes - 2025 NorAm Overall Winner Annika Hunt
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, Annika Hunt shares her journey from a young skier in Park City to a competitive athlete at Burke Mountain Academy. ...
Leading U.S. Ski and Snowboard - CEO Sophie Goldschmidt
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Fresh Corduroy is with Sophie Goldschmidt, CEO of U.S. Ski and Snowboard. We discuss Sophie’s journey in skiing, her vision for the ...
Sasha Rearick - The Art of Coaching
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan speaks with Sasha Rearick, a veteran coach of the US ski team and head of the Alpine program at Ap...
Jamie Grant - CEO and Co-Founder of CARV digital ski coach
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, we speak with Jamie Grant, co-founder and CEO of CARV, a digital ski coach that uses sensors to improve skiing tech...
Dr. Jim Taylor - Mental Skills Training in the Offseason and Other Tips from a Sports Psychologist
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, we talk with Dr. Jim Taylor, a leading authority on the psychology of ski racing. They discuss Jim's journey from a...
Sen. John Curtis - A Republican's Perspective on Climate and Conservation
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, we speak with Senator John Curtis of Utah, discussing his journey from local politics to the Senate, his passion fo...
Erin Sprague - Protect Our Winters: Fighting Climate Change
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan speaks with Erin Sprague, CEO of Protect Our Winters (POW), about the organization's mission t...
Jason "Moot" Nelson - Elite Ski Racing at a Traditional College Prep School
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan interviews Jason 'Moot' Nelson, the program director of USSS & FIS alpine ski racing at Procto...
AG Phil Weiser - Colorado Attorney General on Issues and Policy Affecting Ski Towns
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser discusses the pressing issues facing ski towns, including the housing crisis,...
Dave Wright - Behind the Scenes of Ski Grooming
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan interviews Dave Wright, the grooming manager at Killington Resort. They discuss Dave's journey...
Stef Fleck - From Whistler to World Cups: A Ski Racer's Journey
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, our guest is Canadian Alpine World Cup speed skier Stephanie Fleckenstein, who shares her journey from childhood sk...
Christine Julia Feehan - The Evolution of Ski Media
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan speaks with Christine Julia "CJ" Feehan, who shares her journey from a young skier in New Jersey t...
Greg Louie - A Physical Therapist's Guide to Prehab and In-Season Training for Skiers
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan interviews Greg Louie, a physical therapist specializing in skiing. They discuss Greg's journey fr...
Lyndsay Strange - Coaching with a Twist: Fun in Skiing
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan interviews Lindsay Strange, a multifaceted figure in the skiing world. Lindsay shares her journey ...
Tommy Biesemeyer - The Financial Challenges of Ski Athletes
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Financial Struggles of Ski Athletes In this conversation, Thomas Biesemeyer shares his journey from a small town in New York to becoming a profess...
Bobby Aldighieri - From Olympic Mogul Skier to Steamboat Real Estate
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan speaks with Bobby Aldighieri, an Olympic mogul skier and coach, about his journey in skiing, the i...
Doug Lewis - The Mindset of a Champion: A World Championship Medalist on Skiing
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fresh Corduroy podcast, host Craig Zolan speaks with Olympian Doug Lewis about his journey in skiing, the importance of mental ...
Martin Wilson - Pursuing Better: Coaching Skiing & Podcasting
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fresh Corduroy podcast, host Craig Zolan interviews Martin Wilson, the Ontario Ski Team Men's Head Coach and host of The Next T...