Highlander Podcast

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/...

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 wher...

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 R...

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 ht...

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...

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 po...

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...

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, subscri...

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, su...

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 podca...

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 p...

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-...

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://blackearthunit...

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-bol...

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...

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 ea...

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-2a7...

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 outd...

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_42C6igD1TcHkD6...

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...

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....

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 a...

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...

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 websi...

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-271210...