Highlander Podcast

On this episode of our History of Gear Series, Alan Tabor joins the pod to talk about his place in co-founding Mountain Hardwear, the history of gear in the Bay Area, and his contributions to the Outdoor Recreation Archive at Utah State. Learn more about Al’s work at http://altabor.org/ 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 a 2019 interview 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/ https://lotoja.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/

Natalie Cullum, a product designer for Orvis and OPDD alum shares her experience working in the industry, the transition from college to the workforce, and what she wish she would have known. Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-cullum-b07509126/ Learn more about Orvis at: https://www.orvis.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/

Samuel del Pilar, Marketing Director for Lifestyle Products at On Running shares his experience joining a new company in the middle of a pandemic, the appeal and growth of On, and his pathway into the performance products space. Connect with Samuel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueldelpilar/ Learn more about On at: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/ 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 pod to share the history and evolution of outdoor clothing and what it says about the people who wear it. Learn more about Dr. Gross and her work on her website. https://rachel-gross.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/

Craig McLaughlin, Senior Director eCommerce / Digital Marketing at Vista Outdoor shares his experience working remotely in Cache Valley, Utah and the growth of eCommerce during COVID. Connect with Craig on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mclaughlin-a8389a6a/ Learn more about Vista Outdoor at: vistaoutdoor.com Vista Outdoor is the parent company of brands like Camelbak, Camp Chef, Bell, Giro, Federal Premium, Bushnell and more. 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/

Rainy Riding started Rainy's Premium Flies in 1971. Learn how she and Co-Owner, Ellen Clark built a 50 year old business that continues to thrive and is a global leader in fly tying and design. Learn more about Rainy’s Premium Flies on their website. http://www.rainysflies.com/ Follow Rainy’s Premium Flies on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/rainysflies/ 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/

Jaimus Tailor, maker and mind behind Greater Goods, talks upcycling and sustainability, how he continues to learn and grow as a designer, and his fascination with creating functional, impactful products.  Learn about Jaimus and his work on his website and on Instagram. https://www.greatergoods.online/ https://www.instagram.com/greater.goods/ 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/

Hap Klopp, Former President of The North Face, shares his perspective on the early days of the North Face, the growth of the company over the decades, and the what propelled the North Face to become a leading global brand in the outdoor space. Learn more about the founding of the North Face and connect with Hap Klopp. http://www.oregonphotos.com/The-North-Face-1.html https://www.outinunder.com/content/trailblazer-hap-klopp https://www.linkedin.com/in/hap-klopp-b3b976/ Read about his experience in his book, Conquering the North Face: An Adventure in Leadership. https://www.amazon.com/Conquering-North-Face-Adventure-Leadership/dp/1475965648 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/

Matthew Betcher, Creative Director for Allied Feather & Down, shares the changes coming to materials supply chains due to COVID, natural down versus synthetic, and Allied’s new traceability and sustainability tools. Learn more about Allied at their website and access their traceability tool! https://alliedfeather.com/ https://trackmydown.com/ Connect with Matthew on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-betcher-9214676a/ 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/