Fresh Corduroy
Fresh Corduroy
Podcast Description
Fresh Corduroy – the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey through the snowy slopes, exploring the passion and excitement that skiing and boarding brings to people's lives. Each week, we'll dive deep into the world of skiing and boarding, chatting with fascinating individuals who have a deep-seated love for this exhilarating sport. We'll speak with professional athletes like Olympic gold medalists to celebrities who find solace in the mountains, from beginners to experts, we'll hear their stories, share their experiences, and uncover what ignites their passion.
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The podcast focuses on skiing and snowboarding, featuring episodes that explore athletes' journeys, coaching philosophies, and mental skills, with examples including discussions on Olympic milestones, youth development in skiing, and the balance between competition and enjoyment.
Fresh Corduroy brings listeners inside the world of skiing through in-depth conversations with athletes, industry leaders, and changemakers shaping the future of snow sports. From Olympians to resort executives and policy voices, host Craig Zolan explores the stories, challenges, and culture that matter most to passionate skiers.
Hig Roberts took an unconventional path to the top of alpine skiing.
From growing up in Steamboat Springs to skiing at Middlebury and earning a spot on the U.S. Ski Team, Hig reached the World Cup through persistence, technical development, and a nontraditional route.
In this episode, we go inside life on the World Cup circuit—the pressure, travel, and mental challenges of competing at the highest level. Hig shares how personal loss and identity struggles shaped his career, and what led him to step away from professional ski racing.
He also discusses coming out as gay after his career, why he didn’t feel ready during his time on the World Cup, and how the response from the ski community changed his perspective.
Finally, we explore the business of ski racing. Hig breaks down how athletes make money, his experience as a sports agent at Wasserman, and what skiing can learn from larger professional sports. Now working in business development with the NHL Players’ Association, he offers a unique perspective on athlete careers, sponsorships, and long-term planning.
A candid conversation about World Cup skiing, identity, and life after elite sport.
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