Highlander Podcast

JJ Collier, a professional snowboarder turned designer, shares his journey from athlete to creative and lessons learned as a senior designer at companies like Salomon, Ralph Lauren, Spyder, VF Corporation, and his own label, Collier Brands. Connect with JJ on LinkedIn, Instagram, and on his website. https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-j-collier-0ba17a11/ https://www.instagram.com/collierbrands/?hl=en http://www.collierbrands.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Dr. Rachel Gross joins the History of Gear to talk about the legacy of Bob Gore and the creation of Gore-Tex. Read Dr. Gross’s piece on the Science History Institute website about Bob Gore’s impact on the industry. https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/bob-gores-cozy-revolution Check out more work from Dr. Gross on her website and stay in touch with her on Twitter. https://rachel-gross.com/ https://twitter.com/rachelsgross?lang=en For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode of our History of Gear Series, we air an interview from the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Host, Rick Saez interviews Chase Anderson, the Program Coordinator for the Outdoor Product Design & Development program about the Outdoor Recreation Archive, the importance of outdoor history and the origins of the OPDD program. Listen to this and other episodes with Rick on his website or wherever podcasts are found. https://www.theoutdoorbizpodcast.com/podcast/chase-anderson-ep-258/ Check out the Outdoor Rec Archive and the OPDD Program on their website and on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/ https://libguides.usu.edu/c.php?g=1004210&p=7274682 https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/ https://opdd.usu.edu/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode we share some of the latest news from the outdoor industry! Peloton Acquires Precor for $420M from Amer Sports / Anta https://sgbonline.com/peloton-to-acquire-precor/ BassPro Buys Sportsman https://sgbonline.com/bass-pro-explores-going-small-with-sportsmans-warehouse-buy/ Poshmark IPO and the Rise of Resale https://www.wsj.com/articles/poshmark-set-to-join-the-ipo-boom-11610557667 https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/launch-pad/retailers-fuel-resale-trend Hipcamp Raises $57M Series-C Round for Campsite Bookings https://restor.insideoutdoor.com/hipcamp-raises-57m-for-campsite-bookings/ UA Sells MyFitnessPal https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/under-armour-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-sell-the-myfitnesspal-platform-to-francisco-partners-301163499.html IKEA Buys 11,000 of Georgia Forest https://www.fastcompany.com/90594218/why-ikea-just-bought-an-11000-acre-forest-in-georgia TNF x Gucci https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/gucci-the-north-face-collaboration/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Amelia Arvesen, Freelance Journalist and Creator of Honing Her Craft, talks about her pathway into a career in outdoor journalism and her latest venture telling stories about creative women. Connect with Amelia in the links below! https://www.ameliaarvesen.com/ https://honinghercraft.substack.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarvesen/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Chris El-Deiry, Owner of Mountain Equipment Research Group, talks about his career in field testing at Black Diamond and his current role providing field testing services for brands across the industry. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and check out their website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-el-deiry-665934101/ https://mountainerg.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

John Sears, Vice President and General Manager at Gregory Mountain Products, speaks to Outdoor Product Design & Development about his pathway into the outdoor industry through industrial design and his work in soft goods and packs. Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-sears-5a12a927/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Mark Erickson, one of the first designers at The North Face and Jan Fletcher, who led the company’s production efforts, join the History of Gear Series to talk about the early days of the company and their contributions to the outdoor industry. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode we share some of the latest news from the outdoor industry! Biden's Historic Nomination of Representative Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/12/17/deb-haaland-interior-secretary-biden/ The Future of Patagonia in Politics https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-12-16/patagonia-s-new-ceo-plans-to-keeping-up-climate-fight-at-clothing-brand Will Sneaker Resale Affect the Outdoors? https://sgbonline.com/stockx-raises-275m-series-e-funding/ Filson Gets Into the Denim Business https://gearjunkie.com/filson-jeans-american-made-denim?fbclid=IwAR31fkzWEukoKY1xLChFbwackorg9IyFgnMUZZGoB1NBvba5a_m35PE7JJo Hypebeast Creates Streetwear for Cyberpunk https://www.forbes.com/sites/tiffanylung/2020/12/16/when-fashion-meets-gaming-hypebeast-releases-collab-collection-with-cyberpunk-2077/amp/ https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/from-animal-crossing-to-esports-how-fashion-met-gaming/2020061149326 https://footwearnews.com/2020/fashion/trends/animal-crossing-able-sisters-shop-buy-clothes-fashion-brand-1202982042/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Jocelyn Rice, a Senior Apparel Designer with experience a companies like Columbia, Nike, and Eddie Bauer, talks about her day to day as a technical designer, her work pushing for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the pathway into the industry. Learn about her work founding Black Earth United and connect with her on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyn-r-0825b2b/ https://blackearthunitedpresents.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode we share some of the latest news from the outdoor industry! Under Armour unveils Curry Brand bringing performance and product for good. https://about.underarmour.com/news/2020/11/under-armour-curry-brand-launch-fw20 REI rolls out new sustainability and impact standards. https://www.rei.com/newsroom/article/rei-co-op-fights-climate-change-and-advances-equity-in-the-industry-with-bold-new-product-standards Allbirds launches first foray into streetwear through partnership with Jeff Staple. https://www.allbirds.com/pages/staple?utm_source=sas_aff&utm_medium=314743&utm_content=1662664&sscid=c1k4_bijhl Moncler acquires competitor, Stone Island. https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/moncler-stone-island-acquisition/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode of the History of Gear Series, we talk with Brian Kelley, photographer, non-profit founder, and creator of the National Parks Maps archive project. We talk about his archival projects, how the National Parks Maps project inspired the Outdoor Recreation Archive, and his non-profit initiatives. Follow Brian and his projects on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/npsmaps/ https://www.instagram.com/briankelleyphoto/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/gatheringgrowth/?hl=en For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Karl Brown, local sneaker customizer behind Karlz Kustomz, shares how he got into the sneaker world, turning his interest into his passion, and his goals for the business. Follow Karl to see his latest work on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/karlzkustomz/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode of the History of Gear Series, we talk with Kevin Brown from the WL Gore and Associates collections and archives. We talk about the importance of corporate archives, his day to day role, how archives are utilized by various departments in the company. Learn more about WL Gore and connect with Kevin Brown on Linkedin. https://www.gore.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-brown-2a786913/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode of the History of Gear Series we talk with Bruce Johnson about the history of Early Winters. We talk about the creation of the Omnipotent, the creation of the first Gore-Tex mountain parka, and the power of marketing to build an outdoor brand. Learn more about Early Winters on Bruce Johnson's website. http://www.oregonphotos.com/Early-Winters-2.html For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode we share some of the latest news from the outdoor industry! Hypebeast Features the Outdoor Recreation Archive at USU https://hypebeast.com/2020/11/outdoor-recreation-archive-utah-university-interview Traeger Grills Adding 120 Jobs in SLC, Utah the Next 7 Years https://business.utah.gov/news/traeger-pellet-grills-to-expand-salt-lake-city-headquarters/?fbclid=IwAR2-hv6_42C6igD1TcHkD6s0vgN4zd6UCsNPBcTRz_4GEf-m1SRI0FFxVf0 Reebok Rumors Continue https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-22/adidas-is-preparing-sale-of-reebok-brand-manager-magazin-says Anta Acquires Amer in 2018 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-anta-m-a-amer/chinas-anta-sports-led-group-buying-finlands-amer-sports-for-5-2-billion-idUSKBN1O60VR Mars Buys KIND https://sgbonline.com/kind-bars-acquired-by-mars/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode, the product team from TEVA speaks to the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University to talk about how they work together to bring product to market. Check out TEVA on their website. https://www.teva.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode we try something different, weekly updates on all things outdoor. This week, we talk about VF's acquisition of Supreme, new Nike layoffs, the Bureau of Economic Analysis 2020 outdoor rec report, and Outside's Best Places to Work! https://www-highsnobiety-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.highsnobiety.com/p/supreme-whats-next-vf-corp-acquisition/?format=amp https://www-oregonlive-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.oregonlive.com/business/2020/11/nike-says-hq-layoffs-will-hit-700-by-january.html?outputType=amp https://recreationroundtable.org/impact-2/ https://www-snewsnet-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.snewsnet.com/.amp/news/bureau-of-economic-analysis-releases-2019-report https://www.outsideonline.com/2418305/best-places-work-2020 For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode of our History of Gear Series, Chris Leiter, creative behind SAND Pack Company talks about the creation of his handmade packs, his interest in gear history, and how he integrates the history of the industry into his designs. Check out SAND on their website and Instagram: https://www.sandisacult.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sandisacult/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode of our History of Gear Series, Dr. LaJean Lawson, USU alumni and sports bra innovator, shares the evolution of the modern sports bra, the importance of making activity more available to everyone, and her contributions to sports bra innovation. Connect with Dr. Lawson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lajean-lawson-0a65a3/ Read Dr. Lawson’s initial research, conducted at Utah State University. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4039/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Kyle Snarr, founder of Cantonment, shares his experience working for companies like Flipboard, Vox Media, Gear Patrol and now Watchonista. He talks about his outdoor influences,and how he’s building a new product category around functional, fashionable, and multi-use kerchiefs. Connect with Kyle on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/kyality/?hl=en Follow Cantonment on Instagram or on their website. https://www.instagram.com/cantonmentco/?hl=en https://www.cantonment.co/products Materialism: Can Materialism Be Beneficial? https://shareok.org/bitstream/handle/11244/6820/Department%20of%20Marketing_09.pdf Cantonment 20% Promo code! BACKTOSCHOOL For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Kristen Freaney and Stewart Lewis join an Outdoor Product Design & Development class to share about the work they do at Outdoor Industry Association and the growth and impact of the outdoor industry! Learn more about OIA at their website. https://outdoorindustry.org/ Connect with Kristen and Stewart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kfreaney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-lewis-271210a5/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Gaby Okito shares his journey building Okito Brand. He talks about starting a fashion label in Logan, the growth of the fashion industry now in Salt Lake City, and his advice for creators. Follow all things Okito on Instagram or on their website. https://www.instagram.com/okitobrand/?hl=en https://okitobrand.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Carly Lansche, the new Cache Trails Planner for Cache County, Utah shares her excitement trails opportunities in Cache Valley, her background in trails and active transportation, and the future of outdoor recreation in northern Utah! Connect with Carly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-lansche-537225139/ Learn more about Cache Trails on their website: https://trails.cachecounty.org/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Nate Larsen, an OPDD alumni (class of 2019), and Industrial Designer at Dansons, shares his experience transitioning from college to industry and his day to day designing product. Connect with Nate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-larsen-3964b9b1/ Learn more about Dansons on their website: https://dansons.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

With the Bear 100 happening again this year, we’re sharing our 2019 interview with race founder, Leland Barker. We also included a 2020 UPR interview about the changes the race implemented in the age of COVID. Linnea Leonard’s story on UPR can be found in the link below. UPR Story: https://www.upr.org/post/look-running-race-aid-station-during-pandemic Check out the story about the race from Highlander Magazine as well! https://highlandermag.usu.edu/good-weather-and-fast-finishes/ Learn more about the Bear100 on their website: https://bear100.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

John Wadley, Director of Special Projects at Altra Footwear (VF Corporation), joins the Intro to Product Creation Class in the Outdoor Product Design & Development program to talk about sustainability in product design. Connect with John on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwadley/ Learn more about Altra on their website: https://www.altrarunning.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode of our History of Gear Series, Alan Tabor joins the pod to talk about his place in co-founding Mountain Hardwear, the history of gear in the Bay Area, and his contributions to the Outdoor Recreation Archive at Utah State. Learn more about Al’s work at http://altabor.org/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode we share a 2019 interview with Jeff Keller, founder of Sunrise Cyclery and the Logan to Jackson (LOTOJA) bike race. We talk about how he started the race over 30+ years ago and how the race is the longest standing and longest by distance USA Cycling sanctioned events in the country. Check out Sunrise and LOTOJA on their websites. https://www.sunrisecyclery.net/ https://lotoja.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Natalie Cullum, a product designer for Orvis and OPDD alum shares her experience working in the industry, the transition from college to the workforce, and what she wish she would have known. Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-cullum-b07509126/ Learn more about Orvis at: https://www.orvis.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Samuel del Pilar, Marketing Director for Lifestyle Products at On Running shares his experience joining a new company in the middle of a pandemic, the appeal and growth of On, and his pathway into the performance products space. Connect with Samuel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueldelpilar/ Learn more about On at: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Dr. Rachel Gross joins the pod to share the history and evolution of outdoor clothing and what it says about the people who wear it. Learn more about Dr. Gross and her work on her website. https://rachel-gross.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Craig McLaughlin, Senior Director eCommerce / Digital Marketing at Vista Outdoor shares his experience working remotely in Cache Valley, Utah and the growth of eCommerce during COVID. Connect with Craig on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mclaughlin-a8389a6a/ Learn more about Vista Outdoor at: vistaoutdoor.com Vista Outdoor is the parent company of brands like Camelbak, Camp Chef, Bell, Giro, Federal Premium, Bushnell and more. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Rainy Riding started Rainy's Premium Flies in 1971. Learn how she and Co-Owner, Ellen Clark built a 50 year old business that continues to thrive and is a global leader in fly tying and design. Learn more about Rainy’s Premium Flies on their website. http://www.rainysflies.com/ Follow Rainy’s Premium Flies on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/rainysflies/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Jaimus Tailor, maker and mind behind Greater Goods, talks upcycling and sustainability, how he continues to learn and grow as a designer, and his fascination with creating functional, impactful products. Learn about Jaimus and his work on his website and on Instagram. https://www.greatergoods.online/ https://www.instagram.com/greater.goods/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Hap Klopp, Former President of The North Face, shares his perspective on the early days of the North Face, the growth of the company over the decades, and the what propelled the North Face to become a leading global brand in the outdoor space. Learn more about the founding of the North Face and connect with Hap Klopp. http://www.oregonphotos.com/The-North-Face-1.html https://www.outinunder.com/content/trailblazer-hap-klopp https://www.linkedin.com/in/hap-klopp-b3b976/ Read about his experience in his book, Conquering the North Face: An Adventure in Leadership. https://www.amazon.com/Conquering-North-Face-Adventure-Leadership/dp/1475965648 For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Matthew Betcher, Creative Director for Allied Feather & Down, shares the changes coming to materials supply chains due to COVID, natural down versus synthetic, and Allied’s new traceability and sustainability tools. Learn more about Allied at their website and access their traceability tool! https://alliedfeather.com/ https://trackmydown.com/ Connect with Matthew on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-betcher-9214676a/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Jack Kirkham, owner of Springbar Tents, joins the History of Gear Series to talk about the oldest tentmaker in Utah, his father’s passion for making great product, and how they’ve continued to make heritage USA made tents. Learn more about Springbar Tents at their website: https://springbar.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Bruce Johnson joins the History of Gear Series to talk through the evolution of mountain tents from the earliest pup tents of the Civil War to the Oval Intention geodesic from the North Face. Learn more about the the history of mountain tents on Johnson’s website. http://www.oregonphotos.com/Vintage%20tents.html For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Sandi Landon, Global Human Resources Director for Teton Outfitters (KLIM / 509) shares how the company has adapted to COVID, the growth of the motorsports business, and the adjustments designers and product creators will have to make. Connect with Sandi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandi-landon-phr-csp-9746746/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Bruce Johnson joins our History of Gear Series for a conversation about Mountain Safety Research (MSR) and the founder, Larry Penberthy. We talk about this Seattle-based company and the founder’s contributions to designing safer climbing equipment grounded in testing and a scientific approach. Learn more about MSR on the History of Gear website. http://www.oregonphotos.com/MSR1.html For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Veronica Villhard, a Footwear Innovation Designer with Under Armour and OPDD alumni (Class of 2019) shares her experience working in industry post graduation, the transition from office to at home work, and what she’s learned during her first year in industry. Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vvillhard/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Chuck Kennedy and Denice Hermann talk about the founding of the 70s sleeping back company DownHome. We talk with them about making gear to fund their lifestyle and their origins as the founders of the Arcata, California gear industry including their involvement with companies like the Arcata Transit Authority, Kokatat, Blue Puma, and Moonstone. Learn about the Arcata, California region in our Hot Spots of Gear episode. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast Read more about the history of DownHome at the History of Gear website. http://www.oregonphotos.com/DownHome1.html For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Visit us at Highlandermag.com. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Bruce Johnson joins the History of Gear Series to talk about the evolution of hot spots for gear making around North America including Denver / Boulder, Seattle, the Bay Area, and Arcata, CA. We talk about the smallest of them, Arcata, and the influence of gear companies like Moonstone, Blue Puma, Kokatat, and Down Home. Read more about the history of gear at Bruce Johson’s website. http://www.oregonphotos.com/Backpacking-Revolution1.html For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Visit us at Highlandermag.com. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Neil Schwartz, founder of TGP Insights. Neil shares his perspective on the future of the outdoor and active markets post-COVID and the importance of data driven decisions. Connect with Neil on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-schwartz-96a4816/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Visit us at Highlandermag.com. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Mike Sheets, Sales Manager at Daleboot shares the history and founding of Daleboot by Mel Dalebout in 1969, his innovations to ski boot making, and the lasting impact of this Utah based ski company. Learn more about Daleboot at their website, http://www.daleboot.com/en. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Visit us at Highlandermag.com. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

A panel with representatives from the Puerto Rico Outdoor Recreation Industry Association (PRORIA), Utah’s Office of Outdoor Recreation, the Outdoor Product Design & Development program and Puerto Rico’s Department of Commerce discuss the potential of the outdoor industry in Puerto Rico in a recent economic development webinar hosted by PRORIA. Connect with PROPRIA on Facebook and Instagram. https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Puerto-Rico-Outdoor-Recreation-Industry-Association-2150400908548142/ https://www.instagram.com/puertoricooutdoor/?hl=en Keep up with everything that the State of Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation is doing as well at their website. https://business.utah.gov/outdoor/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Visit us at Highlandermag.com. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/ Listen to a previous presentation by Dr. Andrew Deceuster from his visit to the island in 2019. https://www.usu.edu/today/story/opdd-and-the-puerto-rico-outdoor-assoc-discuss-value-of-outdoor-industry

Bruce Johnson joins the podcast for another History of Gear Series to talk about the Jack Stephenson's Warmlite. We talk about the influence of the eccentric founder, aerospace engineer, and naturist, and the impact of his innovations bringing new materials to products like the Jack Pack and the Elliptical Arch (tunnel) tent. Learn more about the company and their products on their website. https://www.warmlite.com/ Read more about Jack Stephenson and Warmlite on the History of Gear website. http://www.oregonphotos.com/Warmlite1.html Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Nicole McLaughlin shares her insights as a product designer in the age of COVID, her meteoric rise as designer due to her upcycled products, and the future of sustainability and design. Check out Nicole’s website for more of her work as well as her Instagram. https://www.nicolemclaughlin.net/ https://www.instagram.com/nicolemclaughlin/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Visit us at Highlandermag.com. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Bruce Johnson joins the podcast for another History of Gear Series to talk about the magical and mystical brand, Rivendell Mountain Works. We talk about the importance of telling the histories of the large and small brands and their influence on the industry. Check out Rivendell Mountain Works on their website: https://www.rivendellmountainworks.com/ Listen to our previous episode with the current owners below! https://highlandermag.podbean.com/e/history-of-gear-series-the-yak-works-rivendell-mountain-works-highlander-podcast/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Visit us at Highlandermag.com. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/