Highlander Podcast

Lisa Dougherty, Content Director at Range, talks about the history of product in virtual spaces, the significance of games, and the opportunity for outdoor / sports brands to include their products in digital experiences. Watch Lisa's presentation at Outdoor Retailer. https://fb.watch/3Iaxa3VQkp/ Follow Lisa on Instagram and connect with Range on IG and on their website. https://www.instagram.com/lady_maxx/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisrange/ https://thisisrange.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/

Paul Crenshaw, niece to Jean Crenshaw, shares the story of how her aunt and co-founder, Helen Kilness started the first climbing magazine in 1955. Crenshaw talks about the influence and impact of this incredible publication. Read more about Summit Magazine here: http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web19c/newswire-jean-crenshaw-obituary 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/

David Alcorn joins the History of Gear Series to talk about his introduction to design, the origin of The North Face logo, and the power of brand. Keep up with David on his website. https://www.zartists.com/artists/david-alcorn 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/

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/