

Highlander Podcast
Outdoor Product Design & Development
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.
Highlander is made possible by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University and Aggie Radio in beautiful Logan, Utah.
Episodes
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Oct 27, 2025 • 34min
10 Years of OPDD with Doug Hintze
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and founder at Landed Footwear, Doug Hintze.
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/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.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

Oct 20, 2025 • 30min
10 Years of OPDD with Ciera Schelling
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and current Associate Footwear Designer at Xero Shoes, Ciera Schelling.
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/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.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

Oct 13, 2025 • 26min
10 Years of OPDD with Eric McBride
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and current Product Developer at Rocky Mountain ATV, Eric McBride.
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/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.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

Oct 6, 2025 • 23min
10 Years of OPDD with Jacob Johnson
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and current Apparel & Trim Designer at Outdoor Research, Jacob Johnson.
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/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.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

Sep 29, 2025 • 22min
10 Years of OPDD with Tom Adams
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with former Director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation for the State of Utah and current President / CEO of Petzl America, Tom Adams!
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/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.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

Aug 11, 2025 • 37min
Frank Clark | Patagonia + Gregory Logo Designer | History of Gear
Frank Clark talks about his career as a graphic designer, including designing the Patagonia and Gregory logos!
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/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.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 27min
Lee Turlington - Former VP @ The North Face / FILA - General Manager @ NIKE - VP Patagonia - Chief Product Officer - Canada Goose and more! | History of Gear
Lee Turlington, former VP at The North Face and Patagonia, dives into his remarkable career in the outdoor industry. He shares fascinating stories about early collaborations with Apple and the cultural ties between outdoor brands and movements like the Grateful Dead. Turlington explores innovations like the geodesic dome and the evolution of the North Face Purple Label. He also discusses the art of storytelling in design, highlighting the importance of collaborations and relationships in shaping a legacy in outdoor gear.

Jul 2, 2025 • 49min
Michael Hofler | Arc'teryx Logo Designer | History of Gear
Michael Hofler - Creative Director and the designer behind the iconic Arc’teryx logo - talks about his process, the creation of the logo, and the battle between retaining a classic logo versus reimagining it.
Behance: https://www.behance.net/HOFLER?locale=en_US
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoflerdesign/
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast
The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate degree program that trains 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.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

Jun 4, 2025 • 8min
Outdoor Recreation Archive goes to Tokyo! | History of Gear
On this episode of the History of Gear, Chase Anderson gives a recap of the ORA's recent trip to Tokyo, their collaboration with Beams, and the future of the archive globally.
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/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.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

Apr 7, 2025 • 42min
Doug Hintze | OPDD Alum + Founder @ Landed Footwear | Highlander Podcast
Doug Hintze, OPDD alum, footwear designer, and founder of Landed Footwear, speaks to students about his time in the program as well as professional and entrepreneurial journey.
Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.
https://opdd.usu.edu/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.
https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
Subscribe to our ORA newsletter: https://outdoorrecarchive.substack.com/
Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/


