Todd Arenson, founder of Tsunami, talks about the Utah outdoor products industry and the rise of fleece!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-arenson-052609a/

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

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/

Keith Byrne, Senior Manager - Global Brand Education at The North Face talks to students about corporate culture as well as aligning personal and brand values.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%98%87keith-byrne-7a85227/

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

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/

Paige Koch, designer at Primo Golf Apparel and freelance designer, talks about her journey as a freelancer and shares tips and tricks for those looking designers looking to do the same.

Paige Koch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigekoch/

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

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/

On this episode of our History of Gear Series we talk with Dave Moore, the Heritage and Digital Asset Manager for Carhartt. We talk about the ROI of historic preservation, the history of the Carhartt collection, and his personal journey into working in corporate archives.

https://www.instagram.com/archive_dave/

https://www.carhartt.com/carhartt-history

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

On this episode we talk with Lisa Dougherty, Content Director at Range about mushrooms. We talk about their rise in popularity and how they are increasingly being used as a material in consumer products, starting with mushroom leather.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-dougherty-62b1aa25/

https://www.instagram.com/lady_maxx/

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/usuoutdoorp...

https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

On this episode of our History of Gear Series we talk with Sarah Pickman, a Ph.D. candidate at Yale and author of “Dress, Image, and Cultural Encounter in the Heroic Age of Polar Exploration”.

We talk about exploration and colonialism in the outdoors and the history of polar gear and apparel.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-pickman-9b63787/

https://twitter.com/sarahmpicks

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

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. 

Kelli Williams, a Technical Developer at The North Face speaks to OPDD students about her pathway to development and ways to stand out when seeking a career in product development.

Connect with Kelli on LinkedIn!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-williams-467075b/

Watch these conversations on YouTube!

https://bit.ly/33SVb2O

Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast.

https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast

Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorp...

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.

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/

Steve Brings, founder of WAVE Products, talks about the outdoor industry in Utah in the 70s / 80s, and the origins of his company, which started by making local ski patrol bags for hauling explosives when triggering avalanches.

Wave Products: https://waveproducts.com/

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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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/

On this episode, we talk to OPDD alumni Rachel Bodily (Class of 2020) about her role as a CMF Designer for Skullcandy. We talk about finding a job during COVID, the transition from college to industry, and the day to day of a color, materials, and finish designer.

Keep up with Rachel on LinkedIn and Instagram.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-bodily-16a0a317b/

https://www.instagram.com/rachelbodily_/

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 Lauren Voigt, a Talent Acquisition Partner at Backcountry.com, talks to the OPDD Industry Seminar class. She talks about the culture of the company, the growth of their owned brands team, and tips and tricks for nailing the interview.

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn and learn more about Backcountry at backcountry.com.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-voigt/

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 talk with Bruce Hamilton, the former President of The North Face. We talk about his connection with Buckminster Fuller and the creation of the Oval Intention tent and the evolution of The North Face under his leadership.

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 talk with Tracey Cottingham, a Clothing Architect. We talk about her time working for Nike and Columbia Sportswear, technical apparel design, and the importance of historic preservation of gear.

https://www.traceycottingham.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-cottingham-a8a1379/

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. 

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/

Dr. Rachel Gross, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Colorado Denver and one of our 2022 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows, returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America.

https://rachel-gross.com/my-book/

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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mark Erickson, one of the first designers at The North Face and Jan Fletcher, who led the company’s production efforts, join the History of Gear Series to talk about the early days of the company and their contributions to the outdoor industry.

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.

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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/

Greg Thomsen, founder of Wilderness Experience and the force behind the creation of Nike ACG and Adidas Outdoor (US), shares his experience as an executive in the outdoor industry and talks to students about the qualities of great product teams.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregthomsen/

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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

On this episode we share some of the latest news from the outdoor industry!

Biden's Historic Nomination of Representative Deb Haaland for Secretary of the Interior.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/12/17/deb-haaland-interior-secretary-biden/

The Future of Patagonia in Politics

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-12-16/patagonia-s-new-ceo-plans-to-keeping-up-climate-fight-at-clothing-brand

Will Sneaker Resale Affect the Outdoors?

https://sgbonline.com/stockx-raises-275m-series-e-funding/

Filson Gets Into the Denim Business

https://gearjunkie.com/filson-jeans-american-made-denim?fbclid=IwAR31fkzWEukoKY1xLChFbwackorg9IyFgnMUZZGoB1NBvba5a_m35PE7JJo

Hypebeast Creates Streetwear for Cyberpunk

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tiffanylung/2020/12/16/when-fashion-meets-gaming-hypebeast-releases-collab-collection-with-cyberpunk-2077/amp/

https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/from-animal-crossing-to-esports-how-fashion-met-gaming/2020061149326

https://footwearnews.com/2020/fashion/trends/animal-crossing-able-sisters-shop-buy-clothes-fashion-brand-1202982042/

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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.

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Jocelyn Rice, a Senior Apparel Designer with experience a companies like Columbia, Nike, and Eddie Bauer, talks about her day to day as a technical designer, her work pushing for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the pathway into the industry.

Learn about her work founding Black Earth United and connect with her on LinkedIn.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyn-r-0825b2b/

https://blackearthunitedpresents.com/

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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!

Under Armour unveils Curry Brand bringing performance and product for good.

https://about.underarmour.com/news/2020/11/under-armour-curry-brand-launch-fw20

REI rolls out new sustainability and impact standards.

https://www.rei.com/newsroom/article/rei-co-op-fights-climate-change-and-advances-equity-in-the-industry-with-bold-new-product-standards

Allbirds launches first foray into streetwear through partnership with Jeff Staple.

https://www.allbirds.com/pages/staple?utm_source=sas_aff&utm_medium=314743&utm_content=1662664&sscid=c1k4_bijhl

Moncler acquires competitor, Stone Island.

https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/moncler-stone-island-acquisition/

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.

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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.

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On this episode of the History of Gear Series, we talk with Brian Kelley, photographer, non-profit founder, and creator of the National Parks Maps archive project.

We talk about his archival projects, how the National Parks Maps project inspired the Outdoor Recreation Archive, and his non-profit initiatives.

Follow Brian and his projects on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/npsmaps/

https://www.instagram.com/briankelleyphoto/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/gatheringgrowth/?hl=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.

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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.

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Karl Brown, local sneaker customizer behind Karlz Kustomz, shares how he got into the sneaker world, turning his interest into his passion, and his goals for the business.

Follow Karl to see his latest work on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/karlzkustomz/

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.

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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.

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On this episode of the History of Gear Series, we talk with Kevin Brown from the WL Gore and Associates collections and archives. We talk about the importance of corporate archives, his day to day role, how archives are utilized by various departments in the company.

Learn more about WL Gore and connect with Kevin Brown on Linkedin.

https://www.gore.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-brown-2a786913/

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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.

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On this episode of the History of Gear Series we talk with Bruce Johnson about the history of Early Winters. We talk about the creation of the Omnipotent, the creation of the first Gore-Tex mountain parka, and the power of marketing to build an outdoor brand.

Learn more about Early Winters on Bruce Johnson's website.

http://www.oregonphotos.com/Early-Winters-2.html

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.

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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!

Hypebeast Features the Outdoor Recreation Archive at USU https://hypebeast.com/2020/11/outdoor-recreation-archive-utah-university-interview

Traeger Grills Adding 120 Jobs in SLC, Utah the Next 7 Years

https://business.utah.gov/news/traeger-pellet-grills-to-expand-salt-lake-city-headquarters/?fbclid=IwAR2-hv6_42C6igD1TcHkD6s0vgN4zd6UCsNPBcTRz_4GEf-m1SRI0FFxVf0

Reebok Rumors Continue

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-22/adidas-is-preparing-sale-of-reebok-brand-manager-magazin-says

Anta Acquires Amer in 2018

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-anta-m-a-amer/chinas-anta-sports-led-group-buying-finlands-amer-sports-for-5-2-billion-idUSKBN1O60VR

Mars Buys KIND

https://sgbonline.com/kind-bars-acquired-by-mars/

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.

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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, the product team from TEVA speaks to the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University to talk about how they work together to bring product to market.

Check out TEVA on their website.

https://www.teva.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.

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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 try something different, weekly updates on all things outdoor. 

This week, we talk about VF's acquisition of Supreme, new Nike layoffs, the Bureau of Economic Analysis 2020 outdoor rec report, and Outside's Best Places to Work!

https://www-highsnobiety-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.highsnobiety.com/p/supreme-whats-next-vf-corp-acquisition/?format=amp

https://www-oregonlive-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.oregonlive.com/business/2020/11/nike-says-hq-layoffs-will-hit-700-by-january.html?outputType=amp

https://recreationroundtable.org/impact-2/

https://www-snewsnet-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.snewsnet.com/.amp/news/bureau-of-economic-analysis-releases-2019-report

https://www.outsideonline.com/2418305/best-places-work-2020

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.

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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/

Diane Bristol, VP of Culture & Community at Revelyst, talks to students about how to connect their personal values to those of a brand, and how to identify positive or negative company culture during the job search.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-bristol-95a15910/

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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

On this episode of our History of Gear Series, Chris Leiter, creative behind SAND Pack Company talks about the creation of his handmade packs, his interest in gear history, and how he integrates the history of the industry into his designs.

Check out SAND on their website and Instagram:

https://www.sandisacult.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sandisacult/

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.

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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, Dr. LaJean Lawson, USU alumni and sports bra innovator, shares the evolution of the modern sports bra, the importance of making activity more available to everyone, and her contributions to sports bra innovation.

Connect with Dr. Lawson on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lajean-lawson-0a65a3/

Read Dr. Lawson’s initial research, conducted at Utah State University.

https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4039/

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.

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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/

Kyle Snarr, founder of Cantonment, shares his experience working for companies like Flipboard, Vox Media, Gear Patrol and now Watchonista. He talks about his outdoor influences,and how he’s building a new product category around functional, fashionable, and multi-use kerchiefs.

Connect with Kyle on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/kyality/?hl=en

Follow Cantonment on Instagram or on their website.

https://www.instagram.com/cantonmentco/?hl=en

https://www.cantonment.co/products

Materialism: Can Materialism Be Beneficial?

https://shareok.org/bitstream/handle/11244/6820/Department%20of%20Marketing_09.pdf

Cantonment 20% Promo code!

BACKTOSCHOOL

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.

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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/

Kristen Freaney and Stewart Lewis join an Outdoor Product Design & Development class to share about the work they do at Outdoor Industry Association and the growth and impact of the outdoor industry!

Learn more about OIA at their website.

https://outdoorindustry.org/

Connect with Kristen and Stewart on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kfreaney/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-lewis-271210a5/

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/