January 22, 2021
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
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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.
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January 19, 2021
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.
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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/
January 14, 2021
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.
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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/
January 11, 2021
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.
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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/
January 4, 2021
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.
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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/
December 28, 2020
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/
December 21, 2020
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/
December 17, 2020
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.
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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/
December 14, 2020
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/
December 10, 2020
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/