Highlander Podcast

On this episode of our history of gear series we talk with Wilderness Experience co-founders Jim & Greg Thomsen. We talk about their experience breaking into the industry, taking a company public and their experience in senior leadership at companies like VF Corporation, Nike, and Adidas. Follow Wilderness Experience on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/wildernessexperience1971/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O 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 For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, or Podbean. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. 

On this episode, Carolyn Allen, an Industrial Designer at Werx Design talks with OPDD students about portfolio do’s and don’t and other tips for standing out as a designer. https://www.instagram.com/callenworks/ https://www.c-allenworks.com/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O 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. The Highlander Podcast is written, hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Logan, Utah. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, or Podbean. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. 

On this episode of our History of Gear Series, we share a conversation hosted by RANGE about the importance of preserved outdoor history and archives. Outdoor Recreation Archive https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en Jeanine Pesce / RANGE https://www.instagram.com/depescemode/?hl=en https://thisisrange.com/ Dr. Rachel Gross https://rachel-gross.com/ https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast Dave Moore https://www.instagram.com/archive_dave/?hl=en Brian Kelley https://www.instagram.com/npsmaps/?hl=en https://www.gatheringgrowth.org/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O 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. The Highlander Podcast is written, hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Logan, Utah. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, or Podbean. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. 

On this episode, Abigail Stern, Owner and Designer of Matek talks about breaking into the skiwear industry, the outdoors and fashion, and her work reinventing base layers. Connect with Abigail on Instagram and her website. https://www.instagram.com/matek.clothing/ https://matek.clothing/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O 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. The Highlander Podcast is written, hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Logan, Utah. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, or Podbean. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. 

On this episode we talk with Doug Heinrich, VP of Development at Kuhl. Doug talks about the role of a designer, what he looks for in portfolios, and the differences working for a private or public company. 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 we talk with Marilyn Moss, former CEO and President of Moss Tents. We talk about her role in building a responsible, successful company and the legacy of famed tent designer and fabric artist, Bill Moss. Keep up with Marilyn on her website and check out the Bill Moss book below. http://www.billmosstents.com/ http://www.marilynmmoss.com/ http://www.marilynmmoss.com/book 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 talk with Sigrid Olsen, a Technical Designer for Peak Performance. We talk about her experience as a sportswear designer in fashion school, her work at Peak Performance, and her capstone collection, Bike to Ski. Keep up with Sigrid and check out her collection below. https://www.instagram.com/sigridschiotz_portfolio/ https://vimeo.com/509677676?fbclid=IwAR0rWkGmq63QHKSbHOeI3RrKs--SHWThxmvpHQbrIcP8gSeYNlxC8BRQUSY 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 Spencer Nugent talks to an OPDD class about portfolio building and visual communication. Spencer shares his journey as an industrial designer, educator, and creator. Keep up with Spencer on his website and on Instagram. @sketchadaydotcom https://www.sketch-a-day.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/

Industry legend, Sally McCoy joins the History of Gear Series to talk about her introduction to the outdoor industry, the early days at The North Face, her role as a Senior Leader at companies like TNF, Sierra Designs, and Camelbak, and the current state and future of the outdoor industry. Keep up with Sally on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-mccoy-46381589/ 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! The Utah Outdoor Summit Comes to LOGAN / September 22-23 Utahoutdoorsummit.com/logan Cotopaxi x Hoka Torrent 2 Launches https://www.cotopaxi.com/collections/hoka-x-cotopaxi OIA Outdoor Participation Report https://outdoorindustry.org/resource/2021-special-report-new-outdoor-participant-covid-beyond/ Outside Business Journal: Supply Chain Disruptions https://www.outsidebusinessjournal.com/news/supply-chain-crunch-how-outdoor-brands-are-coping-with-delays-and-disruptions/?fbclid=IwAR00a6OVNP7ovBInCwY0_EAftxSktoh1q5Qly-VbHnr1H5XW-oR9PR7RDpk Outside Business Journal: ENVE to Make Frames in Utah https://www.outsidebusinessjournal.com/press-releases/enve-enters-bike-category-with-us-made-custom-road/   Outdoor Recreation Archive Features Hypebeast: https://hypebeast.com/zh/2021/3/the-north-face-columbia-patagonia-salomon-karrimor-helly-hansen-arcteryx-comfy-outdoor-garment-gramicci-timberland-merrell-descente-kolon Gear Patrol https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/a35941403/dead-outdoor-gear-brands/ Outsider's Store https://www.outsidersstore.com/interview-outdoorrecarchive @outdoorrecarchive - https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/ 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/