Clean Turns, Confident Skiing, and Teaching What Matters — with Joe Dunn

In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, host Craig Zolan sits down with Joe Dunn — former NCAA ski racer, longtime coach, and current instructor at Deer Valley — to explore what actually helps skiers improve and what often gets in the way.Joe shares his philosophy around clean completions, why the bottom of the turn matters more than most skiers realize, and how confidence and enjoyment often unlock progress faster than technical overload. They discuss the difference between coaching and teaching, how parents can support young skiers without creating friction, and how tools like CARV can complement — not replace — good instruction.What makes skiers better — and what just adds noise? This conversation cuts through the jargon and focuses on skiing that’s efficient, confident, and fun.If you enjoyed the episode, follow Fresh Corduroy and share it with a ski buddy.