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A podcast about the past, present, and future of the outdoor industry. Highlander is made possible by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University and Aggie Radio in beautiful Logan, Utah.
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Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
On this episode of the History of Gear, we share a panel discussion between corporate archivists from Patagonia, Levi, and Carhartt from our 2021 Outdoor History Summit.
Clint Pumphrey (USU / Archives)
Tracey Panek (Levi)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-panek-36511216/
Dave Moore (Carhartt)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davejmo/
https://www.instagram.com/archive_dave/
Hilary McLeod (Patagonia)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-mcleod-3a5a917/
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Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
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 opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Enjoy a previous episode from 2020 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/
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/
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
On this short episode of the History of Gear, we ask for YOUR stories of gear.
Send us a voice memo about gear you love, gear you miss, gear you've beat up over the years. We want to hear about the companies you miss, or the companies you worked for.
Record a voice memo and send to chase.anderson@usu.edu.
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
On this episode of the History of Gear, Chase Anderson gives a quick preview to the upcoming Outdoor History Summit, a virtual event on September 15th from 9 - 1 am MT.
Sign up for the event at opdd.usu.edu/summit.
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
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 opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Laura Smith, Director of Apparel Development at Black Diamond talks about the ins and outs of development and how developers work with design and product management to bring product to market.
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
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 opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
On this episode of the History of Gear, we talk with Colin Berg, Brand Historian for Eddie Bauer. We talk about how the 100-year-old brand has the led the way preserving it’s history, the power of archives to brand authenticity and the opportunity for brands to work together to preserve industry stories.
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
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 opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
On this episode we air a conversation with Evie Moe, formerly the VP of Design at Cotopaxi that was originally an Instagram Live in 2020. Evie is now the Senior Director of Apparel at Hoka, but the discussion about how to be creative seemed timeless and valuable today.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evie-moe/
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
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 opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
On this episode of the History of Gear, we talk with legendary pack designer and owner of Mystery Ranch, Dana Gleason. We talk about why his career has focused on packs and the origins of companies like Mojo, Kletterwerks, Dana Design and Mystery Ranch.
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
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 opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
On this episode we talk with Heather Raney, a Product Manager for Obermeyer. We talk about how working retail helped her as a designer and manager, the secrets to a good portfolio, and her journey into the industry.
Connect with Heather on LinkedIn and check out her portfolio.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherraney/
https://heatherraney.carbonmade.com/
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
On this episode we re-air an episode that debuted in 2019. We talk with Troy Oldham, the race director for the Cache Gran Fondo. The 2021 Cache Gran Fondo just wrapped up, so we thought it would be a great time to share how the race started in Cache Valley.
Watch these conversations on YouTube!
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
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 opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.