

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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Nov 15, 2019 • 27min
Bear 100 Ultra-Marathon - Leland Barker, Founder and Race Director | Highlander Podcast
Leland Barker, Race Director for the Bear100 ultramarathon discusses the history of ultramarathons, why he runs 100 milers, and how he started the Bear100 in Cache Valley.
Check out the Bear100 on their website.
For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify.
Visit us at Highlandermag.com
Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram.

Nov 7, 2019 • 44min
Cache Gran Fondo - Troy Oldham, Race Director and Founder | Highlander Podcast
Troy Oldham, Race Director for the Cache Gran Fondo discusses outdoor recreation, competitive cycling, and how to execute a great event.
Check out the Cache Gran Fondo on their website and on Instagram and Facebook.
For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify.
Visit us at Highlandermag.com
Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram.

Oct 24, 2019 • 35min
Association of Nature Center Administrators - Jen Levy, Executive Director | Highlander Podcast
Jen Levy, the Executive Director for ANCA (Association of Nature Center Administrators) discusses the importance of nature centers, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors, and the value of outdoor education.
Check out ANCA on their website and on Instagram and Facebook.
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For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify.
Visit us at Highlandermag.com
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Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram.

Oct 10, 2019 • 37min
Cotopaxi - Gear For Good - Ben Doxey, Product and Apparel Designer | Highlander Podcast
On this episode of the Highlander Podcast, we talk with Ben Doxey, USU alumni and apparel designer at Cotopaxi, an outdoor brand based in Salt Lake City with a focus on doing good. We discuss his experience working for multiple outdoor brands, his thoughts on building a more sustainable industry and why he designs product.
Stay in touch with Ben at ben@cotopaxi.com and on Linkedin.
Check out Cotopaxi online at cotopaxi.com, on Instagram and Facebook.
For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify.
Visit us at Highlandermag.com
Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram.

Sep 19, 2019 • 37min
Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort - Cort Lockwood, Marketing Director and Co-Founder | Highlander Podcast
On this episode of the Highlander Podcast, we talk with Cort Lockwood, Marketing Director for Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort in Paradise, Utah. We discuss backcountry skiing, heli-mountain biking in Cache Valley, and outdoor recreation.
Check out Whisper Ridge on their website and on Facebook and Instagram.
Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean for more Aggie outdoor content!
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Sep 4, 2019 • 45min
Cache Trails - Dayton Crites, Cache County Trails Director | Highlander Podcast
On this episode of the Highlander Podcast, we talk with Dayton Crites, Trail Planner for Cache County. We discuss the value of trails, working with state, federal, and local agencies to get stuff done, and recreation access.
Reach out to Dayton by email at trails@cachetrails.org, and visit their website at trails.cachecounty.org, or on Facebook and Instagram.
The Cache County Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan can also be found here.
https://www.cachecounty.org/assets/department/trails/pdf/CCTATMP_Jan2018_ADOPTEDFINALweb.pdf
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Aug 20, 2019 • 27min
Cache Anglers - Paul Holden, Board Member | Highlander Podcast
On this episode of the Highlander Podcast, we talk with Paul Holden, a longtime board member of Cache Anglers. We discuss Cache Valley’s greatest fishing spots, fishing education in elementary schools, and access to fishing in the region.
Check out Cache Anglers on their website and on Facebook and Instagram.
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Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Aggie Radio and Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.
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https://www.facebook.com/AggieRadio/
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Aug 7, 2019 • 25min
Tour of Utah - Bruce Lee, North Logan City Council Member | Highlander Podcast
On this episode of the Highlander Podcast, we talk with North Logan City Council Member, Bruce Lee. We discuss the role of North Logan in bringing Stage 1 of the 2019 Tour of Utah to North Logan, the impact of outdoor sporting events on the community, and Cache Valley as an outdoor recreation destination.
Check out the Tour of Utah’s website and on Facebook and Instagram.
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Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander Mag on Instagram.