Highlander Podcast
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.
Episodes
Alumni from the OPDD program, Natalie Cullum, Connor Young, and Jacob Johnson, return to the program to share their experiences and answer questions from current students who are preparing to enter the workforce.
Natalie Cullum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-cullum-b07509126/
Connor Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-faux-young/
Jacob Johnson: https://www.linkedin...
Carmela Montenegro, a DEI consultant with experience working with brands like REI, spoke with students about company culture, values, and how to determine whether a brand aligns with your goals as a potential employee.
Carmela Montenegro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmela-montenegro/
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Damon Morris, VP Outdoor at Elevate Outdoor Collective, talks about his journey into the sports / outdoor industry, the dynamics of working on a product team, and shaking up the ski industry.
Damon Morris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonmorris/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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Andrea Kelly, founder and CEO of Make Plus Equal, talks with students about her experience as a product manager and merchandiser, working for companies like Columbia Sportswear and Nike.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-c-kelly/
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Mark Paigen, founder and inventor of Chaco, talks about the whitewater boom of the 90s and its influence on sport sandals, the creation of Gecko, which would become Chaco, and his newest venture, Tread Labs.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpaigen/
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Chelsea Morley, Product Designer and Developer at Little Unicorn, and OPDD alum, talks to students about the role of a developer and other lessons from working on a product team.
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Jim Berryhill joins the History of Gear Series to talk about the creation of the first ever catalog from The North Face in 1966. While only working in the outdoor industry for a few short months, Jim reflects on his time with the company and a lifetime of outdoor adventures.
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Jack Gilbert, former Vice President at The North Face and President of Sierra Designs and founder of Mountain Hardwear, joins the podcast to talk the history of gear.
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John Mead, President of Adventure 16, joins the History of Gear and talks about the early days of the retailer, their contributions to backpack and tent innovation, and the legacy of the brand to this day.
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Ryan Taylor, Product Line Manager at Cotopaxi, speaks to students about how to be a great team member, the role of a PLM, and good / bad company culture.
Connect with Ryan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantaylor95/
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Will Dunn, Historian & Impact Communications Program Manager at REI and Sarah Stephens, Apparel Design Lead at the Co-Op, speak at the 2023 Outdoor History Summit about the process of building the REI archives, getting buy-in within the organization, and the impact that history and heritage is having on the brand moving forward.
Connect with Will and Sarah!
Avery Trufelman, the creator of Articles Of Interest, and one of the 2023 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows, talks at the 2023 Outdoor History Summit about her research in the archive and some upcoming projects she’s excited about.
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https://articlesofinterest.substack.com/
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Katie Hargrave, Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Meredith Laura Lynn, Assistant Professor at Florida State University, talk at the 2023 Outdoor History Summit about their experience in the archive this summer as 2023 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows and the tent research and art they are creating.
Connect with Katie and Meredith!
Yoji Kaneda, Director of Lifestyle Footwear/Apparel & New Concepts at Danner, talks at the 2023 Outdoor History Summit about building the Danner archive and shares tips and tricks for how to build out a collection at a brand.
Connect with Yoji!
https://www.instagram.com/yoji_kaneda/
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Martin Hogue, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Cornell University and the author of Making Camp: A Brief History of the Tent, spoke at our recent Outdoor History Summit 2023 about the history and impact of tents and shelters.
Learn more about Martin and check out Making Camp!
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