Rick Saez

Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast

Society EN ↓ 564 episodes

From mountain towns to far-flung trails, host Rick Saez sits down with the people driving the outdoor and adventure travel world. Each week, you'll hear stories of exploration, creativity, and purpose — from guides and writers to conservationists and entrepreneurs — all united by a love of the outdoors and a life lived close to adventure.

Author

Rick Saez

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Society

Podcast website

ricksaez.com

Latest episode

Apr 28, 2026

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Episodes

Adapt and Evolve, The changing landscape of Outdoor PR with Alycia Cavadi [EP 228] 28.07.2020

Alycia Cavadi from Momentum Media PR talks about how digital changed the landscape of PR in the Outdoor space. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes   Adapt and Evolve, The changing landscape of Outdoor Media and PR with Alycia Cavadi How were you introduced to the outdoors? I was really introduced to the outdoors by my dad...

Virtual Trade Shows, Podcasting, and more with Outdoor Influencer Jenna Celmer [EP 227] 21.07.2020

Jenna Celmer from the Outdoor Dream Jobs Podcast and I talked about her role at Gearmunk, the Facebook Basecamp Group, the future of tradeshows, and much much more. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes Introduction to the Outdoors It was an accident, but it happened really fast and hard actually. My husband said, let's get...

The man that walked like a pack, Outdoor Icon Norman Clyde stories with Andy Selters [EP 226] 14.07.2020

Andy Selters and I got together at the Mountain Rambler Brewery here in Bishop awhile back and Andy entertained us with Stories about Norman Clyde and his Eastern Sierra backcountry hiking and exploring adventures. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes Andy Selters and I got together at the Mountain Rambler Brewery here in...

Adam Donahue Business Director with Dometic talks about the growth of Outdoor & Overlanding [EP 225] 07.07.2020

In July of last year, 2019 Adam Donahue Business Director over at Dometic and I had a great conversation about Dometic's business and how Overlanding or Vehicle Supported Adventure is growing. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes First Exposure to the Outdoors I grew up sailing and was fortunate enough to get a job working...

Replay Episode 191, Steve Casimiro of Adventure Journal- Ethical Publishing and Delivering Premium Journalism and Imagery [EP 224] 30.06.2020

Steve Casimiro, publisher of the Adventure Journal tells us how they produce fine journalism delivered daily through AJ. I particularly enjoyed his comments about how they stay true to their values and goals of ethical publishing and delivering inspiring stories and high-quality imagery. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE Show Notes...

Podcasting, Recruiting, Career advice and more with Outdoor Industry Executive Recruiter Roy Notowitz [EP 223] 23.06.2020

Today I'm speaking with Roy Notowitz, President of Noto Group Executive Search. Roy has spent nearly his entire career in the Pacific Northwest. His work includes founding the Generator Group, he spent time in recruiting at Nike, he's is a recipient of the SGB 40 Under 40 award and has his own podcast How I Hire.   Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Show Notes How'd you get...

America Outdoors with Aaron Bannon- leading the industry in Outdoor public policy, innovation, and promoting outdoor recreational activities. [EP 222] 16.06.2020

America Outdoors Executive Director Aaron Bannon is a Casper Wyoming native, spent two years in the Peace Corps and ten years in conservation advocacy before settling in Lander Wyoming to work with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)   Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes America Outdoors Executive Director Aaron...

Super Pacific Episode 4- From Outdoor Product Idea to Product Launch with Spencer Houser and Peter Williams [Ep 221] 11.06.2020

Our 3rd conversation on Episode 210, we talked about the product line up, styles, price points, etc? How many versions of these are you planning to build, and the types of customization tent fabric/material and potential accessory items? On this episode, our 4th conversation, Peter, Spencer, and I talk about progress and are the guys having fun. As they move into building prototypes what surprises...

Building a Career with Skateboard Industry Maven and Connector Tommy Barker [EP 220] 09.06.2020

Today I'm speaking with Tommy Barker. I've known Tommy since he was a kid running around Eagle Creek and Clive. Following in his Mom and Dad's footsteps, Steve and Nona Barker, he has made quite a name for himself as an advocate and connector in the Skateboard Industry.   Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes So this is an...

Doc Forgey is a Fellow in the New York Explorers Club and wrote the book on Outdoor Wilderness Medicine [EP 219] 02.06.2020

Doc Forgey is an accomplished Doctor, Author of over 30 books, and an adventure traveler. On this episode, he tells how he was introduced to the outdoors, his writing career and thoughts on first aid, wilderness medicine, and prepping for disasters. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes Doc Forgey is an accomplished Doctor,...

Operating a Climbing Guide Service in a small Outdoor town with Kurt Wedberg [EP 218] 26.05.2020

Kurt has summited Mt. Everest 3 times and operates Sierra Mountaineering International Climbing Guide Service in Bishop, CA. Kurt and I talk about how he got started and what it's like running an International Climbing Guide Service in a small town. Show notes Let's start out with your Facebook profile. It says Christian Husband, Father, Foodie, Mountain Guide, Climber, Skier, Travel Junkie, Foodi...

Outdoor Fun Every Day with JanSport's Paul Delorey [EP 217] 19.05.2020

Fun conversation on episode 217 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast with long time JanSport president and master of fun every day Paul Delorey Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes   Let's start off with how you got introduced to the outdoors. Growing up in a big family, my mom and dad had eight kids and it was an unusually small ho...

Outdoor life in the Backcountry with Doug Robinson [EP 216] 12.05.2020

Doug talks about his many backcountry adventures, product design, the outdoor industry, and tells a couple of stories too.   Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes   This episode with a very good friend of mine. We've been buddies for over 30 years. He's been a backcountry mountain guide, rock climbing guide, ski guide, been...

Joe Vernachio of Mountain Hardwear on his Outdoor career, Climbing Mt. Everest and more [EP 215] 05.05.2020

When Joe Vernachio joined Patagonia as a product line manager in the late eighties, it didn't dawn on him that 30 years later that he would be at the helm of a yet-to-be conceived brand named Mountain Hardwear. His time at Patagonia led him to Nike, where he expanded his product and business expertise and he eventually returned to the outdoor industry in executive roles for Roots Canada, Spyder, a...

How to avoid being the last Outdoor Retail Brand out of a reps bag with Lauren Webb [EP 213] 28.04.2020

After 12 years in the Outdoor Retail Industry as a jack of all trades at retail, these days Lauren Webb of Bullish Endurance develops Creative Solutions for brands that are often last out of the bag. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes   " The current sales model is broken. It really hasn't adapted. And small outdoor reta...

Small Business Resources, Solutions and Tactics with Outdoor Business Consultant Jim Thomsen [EP 214] 27.04.2020

He began his outdoor career in the '60s working for Dick Kelty, he started a couple of outdoor businesses with his brother, was an executive with VF for quite a few years, has taken numerous adventures near and far with his wife Katie and is now helping small businesses navigate these challenging times. Jim Thomsen discusses the current business environment and offers advice and strategies for tak...

A life of ranching, adventure, outdoor retail and paella with Wes Allen [EP 212] 21.04.2020

Wes Allen and I talk about this current pandemic and its effects on the adventure and outdoor retail business, his life growing up on a ranch outside Cody, Wyoming, Sunlight Sports, the Argo Agency and more. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes A life of Ranching, Adventure, and Outdoor Retail with Wes Allen of Sunlight Sp...

The man behind Outdoor brand Mystery Ranch packs, Dana Gleason [EP 211] 14.04.2020

I'm excited to talk with Dana Gleason today. Dana's been making packs for over 40 years in the outdoor industry. Some of the best packs I've ever carried. It's always fun to catch up with him at trade shows and now on the podcast. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes The man behind Mystery Ranch packs, Dana Gleason, has se...

SuperPacific Episode 3- From Outdoor Product Idea to Product Launch with Spencer Houser and Peter Williams [Ep 210] 09.04.2020

This is episode three of a special series I'm doing with Spencer Houser and Peter Williams. They are in the early phase of their startup Super Pacific and we thought it would be fun to chronicle what it's like to develop a new product from scratch and launch a new brand. We'll drop a new episode every couple weeks as we talk about how they came up with their idea, what the initial steps were and a...

Bear Fish Alliance talking Truckee River Stewardship, Fly Fishing, Burritos and Podcasting [EP 209] 07.04.2020

I talk about Truckee River Stewardship, Fly Fishing and Burritos with the guys from Bear Fish Alliance this week on Episode 209. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes Welcome to episode 209 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today I'm talking Fly Fishing, Podcasting, Stewardship and more with Nico Sunseri and Ben King of the BearF...

208: Kurt Gauss- Leading Design and Innovation at GSI Outdoors 31.03.2020

Kurt Gauss of GSI Outdoors is one of our outdoor design wizards making the core product we just can't live without. He has degrees in design from Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He's taught product design and led undergraduate and postgraduate programs of electrical and electronic robotics and product design at the University of the West of England and he's led the design ef...

207: SuperPacific: #2 Spencer Houser and Peter Williams, From Outdoor Product Idea to Launch 26.03.2020

This is episode two of a special series I'm doing with Spencer Houser and Peter Williams. They are in the early phase of their startup Super Pacific and we thought it would be fun to chronicle what it's like to develop a new product from scratch and launch a new brand. We'll drop a new episode every couple weeks as we talk about how they came up with their idea, what the initial steps were and all...

206: Steve Gallo- Learn more about OOFOS and their awesome recovery footwear 24.03.2020

Steve Gallo joined OOFOS, the global leader in recovery footwear, as President in February 2018. A professional with more than 25 years of experience in branded footwear, apparel and accessories, Gallo leverages his industry expertise to continue fueling the explosive growth OOFOS has experienced during the past six years. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a...

205: Barry and Cathy Beck- Fly Fishing, Adventure and Photography 17.03.2020

Barry and Cathy Beck have hosted some of the best fly fishing and photo adventures you'll find. They have traveled and fished all over the world and produce stunning images of it all. Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Please give us a rating and review  HERE   Show Notes Introduction to the Outdoors Barry- My parents had a tackle shop. From the very beginning, it was spend...

204: SuperPacific- From Outdoor Product Idea to Launch 12.03.2020

This is episode one of a special series I'm doing with Spencer Houser and Peter Williams. They are in the early phase of their startup Super Pacific and we thought it would be fun to chronicle what it's like to develop a new product from scratch and launch a new brand. We'll drop a new episode every couple weeks as we talk about how they came up with their idea, what the initial steps were and all...

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