Highlander Podcast

Evie Moe , the VP of Design at Cotopaxi joins the podcast to talk why she designs in the outdoor industry, her experience as a design leader at New Balance and Cotopaxi, and what products can make people feel. Check out previous episodes with conversations with Cotopaxi employees, Cori Williams (Senior Product Developer) and Ben Doxey (Product Designer and USU alum) . For more conversations with o...

Nick Cienski , a leader in innovation at companies like Salomon, Arc’teryx, Helly Hansen, and now Under Armour talks about designing products for extreme conditions and his work designing space suits for Virgin Galactic. Learn more about Under Armour’s partnership with Virgin Galactic here . For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on  i...

Levi Bassett, Shooting Sports Training Manager for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources joins the podcast to talk shooting sports in Utah and the Willy Wapiti Smokepole Biathlon, a black powder rifle competition held at Hardware Ranch. Stay in touch with Levi (levibassett@utah.gov) and subscribe here to find out more about Utah Division of Wildlife Resources events ! Read about the most recent...

Kennon Jeppson, President of the Top of Utah Snowmobile Association joins the pod to talk about the snowmobile industry, why Northern Utah is such a great snowsports playground, and the opportunity for powersports and human-powered to work together. Join the Top of Utah Snowmobile Association by visiting their website and their very active Facebook group ! For more conversations with outdoor mover...

Judd Armstrong , Founder of Jaybird (pioneers in wireless headphone technology) the founding of the company, how he took it from idea to one of the top three headphone companies in the country, how he sold it for close to $100M , and how to make truly innovative product. Keep up with everything Judd is working on at juddarmstrong.com and on Instagram @juddarmstrong . For more conversations with ou...

Dawson Westenskow, Product Manager and Sustainability consultant, joins the podcast to talk about bringing product to market at companies like Oboz, Thule, and REI, and the future of sustainability and supply chains. Stay in touch with Dawson here and on his website at betagraphconsulting.co Want to become an outdoor product manager? Learn how at Dawson’s Outdoor Product Manager school at  outdoor...

Paige Pagnucco, Program Director for the Utah Avalanche Center Logan joins the pod to talk about the safety for snowmobilers and skiers, her responsibility for avalanche condition monitoring, and her work keeping the backcountry safe. Check the local forecast and conditions at the Utah Avalanche Center Logan website .  For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you...

Dr. Frank Howe, Chair of the Logan River Taskforce joins the pod to talk about the Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan, river recreation in Cache Valley, and what’s changing on the Logan River. Read about the Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan and the city council approving the plan . Stay in touch with the Logan River Taskforce at their website and learn about how you can care for the river by pla...

Travis West, a product marketing associate from Primaloft, makers of synthetic insulation for the outdoor industry, joins the podcast to talk materials innovation, synthetic vs natural insulation, and more! Learn more at primaloft.com . For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on  iTunes ,  Stitcher , and  Spotify,  or each Sunday at 4 p...

Cori Williams, Senior Product Developer at Cotopaxi talks product development and sustainability on the Highlander Pod. Learn more at cotopaxi.com . 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  aggie...

Jeremy Jensen, founder and creator of Grassroots Powdersurfing joins the pod to talk about snowsports, creating a new snow sports category, and why he surfs on snow. Learn more at powsurf.com . 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 ne...

Ryan Choi, Race Director for the CROWBAR, backcountry ski mountaineering race , joins the pod to talk backcountry skiing, safety in winter sports, and life as a race director. Race or watch the CROWBAR on February 8th, 2020.  Sign up here ! For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on  iTunes ,  Stitcher , and  Spotify . Visit us at  High...

Tyler Coleman, organizer of the local showing of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) in Logan joins the pod to talk fly fishing, the importance of outdoor film, as well as some of his work in with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. The Film Festival starts on January 30th, 2020. Get your tickets at  https://www.showclix.com/event/if42020loganut/tag/widget For more conversations with ou...

Gino Pearson, President of Nordic United, talks about the importance of human-powered, winter recreation like backcountry and cross-country skiing, snow biking, snowshoeing, trail running and more. Learn more about Nordic United at their website . For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes , Stitcher , and Spotify. Visit us at Hi...

Troy Oldham, founder of the Logan City Marathon and former race director, joins us to talk about starting the marathon, the importance of outdoor events in a community, and what the life of a race director is like. This interview was recorded before the Marathon was sold to the Logan Downtown Alliance . Sign up to run the race at https://www.loganutahmarathon.com/ . For more conversations with out...

Matt Cupal, founder of PitchSix, Cach Valley’s only climbing brand, and inventor of the EyeSend adjustable belay glasses talks with us about the opportunities for climbing in Logan, how he raised over $13,000 to fund his invention on Kickstarter, and why Logan is a mountain town that doesn’t know it’s a mountain town. Check out PitchSix and the EyeSend belay glasses at their Kickstarter here , and...

Travis Seeholzer, owner and mountain operations manager at Beaver Mountain , stops by to talk about the history of beaver mountain, the ski industry in Utah and what it’s like running the oldest ski resort in the country. Get your lift tickets and Ski the Beav at skithebeav.com . For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes , Stitc...

Colin Quinn, Product Developer at REI stops by to talk about what a product developer does, why REI makes its own products, and what it’s like working for such a legendary company. Check out REI at rei.com . 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...

Aaron Campbell, Senior Field Engineer for Instron stops by to talk about what makes outdoor gear testing different from other industries, why product standards are important, and how to be a more educated consumer. Check out Instron on their website . For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes , Stitcher , and Spotify . Visit us...

Patrick Kelly, Education Director for Stokes Nature Center discusses nature centers, the importance of outdoor education and what he loves about the outdoors. Check out the both Stokes Nature Center at their website , on Facebook and on Instagram . For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes , Stitcher , and Spotify . Visit us at...

Steve “Smitty” Smith from Rivers Wild Flies and Smitty’s Fly Box stops by to talk fly fishing in Logan, starting a fly fishing company and the future of the industry. Check out the both Smitty’s Fly Box and Rivers Wild Flies on their websites. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes , Stitcher , and Spotify . Visit us at Highl...

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...

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 R...

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 . ##### For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes...

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 Co...