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Highlander Podcast

Outdoor Product Design & Developmentopdd.usu.edu
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.
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Kennon Jeppson - President of the Top of Utah Snowmobile Association | Highlander Podcast

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 movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes , Stitcher , and Spotify , or...

Mar 05, 202042 minEp. 27

Judd Armstrong, Founder of Jaybird | Highlander Podcast

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 outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes , Stitcher , and S...

Mar 02, 202046 minEp. 26

Dawson Westenskow, Product Manager & Sustainability Consultant at Betagraph Consulting | Highlander Podcast

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 outdoorpmschool.com For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podca...

Feb 28, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Utah Avalanche Center Logan - Paige Pagnucco, Program Director | Backcountry safety and local forecasts and conditions

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 get podcasts including on iTunes , Stitcher , and Spotify , or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radi...

Feb 24, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Frank Howe, Chair of the Logan River Taskforce - Logan River Blue Trail and River Restoration | Highlander Podcast

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 planting appropriate native plants . For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe ...

Feb 17, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Primaloft - Travis West, Product Marketing - Synthetic insulation and future materials | Highlander Podcast

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 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Visit us at Highlandermag.com. Follow Ag...

Feb 13, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Cotopaxi - Cori Williams, Senior Product Developer | Highlander Podcast

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 aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram ....

Feb 10, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Grassroots Powdersurfing - Jeremy Jensen, Founder and Creator | Highlander Podcast

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 news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram ....

Feb 03, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 20

CROWBAR, Backcountry Ski Mountaineering Race - Ryan Choi, Race Director | Highlander Podcast

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 Highlandermag.com Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and m...

Jan 27, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 19

International Fly Fishing Film Festival - Tyler Coleman, Show Organizer - Outdoor Film in Logan | Highlander Podcast

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 outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes , Stitcher , and Sp...

Jan 22, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Nordic United, President, Gino Pearson - Snowsports in Logan | Highlander Podcast

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 Highlandermag.com Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.co...

Jan 07, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Logan City Marathon - Troy Oldham, Founder and Former Race Director | Highlander Podcast

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 outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes , Stitcher , and Sp...

Jan 02, 202042 minEp. 16

PitchSix, Logan's Own Climbing Company - Founder Matt Cupal | Highlander Podcast

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 their website, pitchsix.com . For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe whe...

Dec 23, 201930 minEp. 15

Beaver Mountain - Travis Seeholzer, Founder and Ops Manager | Highlander Podcast

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 , Stitcher , and Spotify . Visit us at Highlandermag.com Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, a...

Dec 18, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 14

REI / Colin Quinn / Product Development | Highlander Podcast

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 more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on...

Dec 12, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Instron / Outdoor Product Testing | Highlander Podcast

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 at Highlandermag.com. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggiera...

Dec 05, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Stokes Nature Center, Patrick Kelly, Education Director | Highlander Podcast

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 Highlandermag.com Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio....

Nov 27, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Smitty's Fly Box & Rivers Wild Flies | Highlander Podcast

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 Highlandermag.com Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com a...

Nov 21, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Bear 100 Ultra-Marathon - Leland Barker, Founder and Race Director | Highlander Podcast

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 for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highland...

Nov 15, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Cache Gran Fondo - Troy Oldham, Race Director and Founder | Highlander Podcast

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 Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow High...

Nov 07, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Association of Nature Center Administrators - Jen Levy, Executive Director | Highlander Podcast

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 , Stitcher , and Spotify . Visit us at Highlandermag.com #### Follow Aggie Radio for more great news...

Oct 24, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Cotopaxi - Gear For Good - Ben Doxey, Product and Apparel Designer | Highlander Podcast

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 Cotopaxi online at cotopaxi.com , on Instagram and Facebook . For more conversations with outdoor movers...

Oct 10, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort - Cort Lockwood, Marketing Director and Co-Founder | Highlander Podcast

On this episode of the Highlander Podcast, we talk with Cort Lockwood, Marketing Director for Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort in Paradise, Utah. We discuss backcountry skiing, heli-mountain biking in Cache Valley, and outdoor recreation. Check out Whisper Ridge on their website and on Facebook and Instagram . Subscribe on iTunes , Spotify , and Podbean for more Aggie outdoor content! #### Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to foll...

Sep 19, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Cache Trails - Dayton Crites, Cache County Trails Director | Highlander Podcast

On this episode of the Highlander Podcast, we talk with Dayton Crites, Trail Planner for Cache County. We discuss the value of trails, working with state, federal, and local agencies to get stuff done, and recreation access. Reach out to Dayton by email at trails@cachetrails.org, and visit their website at trails.cachecounty.org, or on Facebook and Instagram . The Cache County Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan can also be found here. https://www.cachecounty.org/assets/department/trail...

Sep 04, 201945 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Cache Anglers - Paul Holden, Board Member | Highlander Podcast

On this episode of the Highlander Podcast, we talk with Paul Holden, a longtime board member of Cache Anglers. We discuss Cache Valley’s greatest fishing spots, fishing education in elementary schools, and access to fishing in the region. Check out Cache Anglers on their website and on Facebook and Instagram . #### Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Aggie Radio and Highlander on Instagram and Facebook. https://www.instagr...

Aug 20, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Tour of Utah - Bruce Lee, North Logan City Council Member | Highlander Podcast

On this episode of the Highlander Podcast, we talk with North Logan City Council Member, Bruce Lee. We discuss the role of North Logan in bringing Stage 1 of the 2019 Tour of Utah to North Logan, the impact of outdoor sporting events on the community, and Cache Valley as an outdoor recreation destination. Check out the Tour of Utah’s website and on Facebook and Instagram . #### Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlande...

Aug 07, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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