Dr. Rachel Gross, professor of history and gear historian, shares her insights on the history of the outdoor industry from the buckskin era to modern day. Dr. Gross brings a unique perspective looking at the outdoor industry within the larger context of historic events. Read more of Dr. Gross’s work on her website : https://rachel-gross.com/ You can also find Dr. Gross on Twitter . https://twitter.com/rachelsgross For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get...
Dec 20, 2021•41 min•Ep. 148
Leander Angerer, Creative and Founder behind Racing Atelier, talks about blending synthetic and natural materials to create beautiful and functional handmade packs in Bavaria. https://racing-atelier.com/ https://www.instagram.com/racingatelier/?hl=en Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah St...
Dec 13, 2021•51 min•Ep. 147
Damon Morris, formerly the Senior Development Manager of Collaborations at The North Face (now VP of Outdoor at K2), talks with students about the role of product management in bringing great product to market. Damon Morris LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonmorris/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Develop...
Dec 06, 2021•38 min•Ep. 146
On this episode of the History of Gear, we talk with Burton archivist, Todd Kohlman about the origins of the Burton archive, their favorite items in the collection, and how archives are used by the brand. Todd Kohlman Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tkohlman/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development progr...
Nov 29, 2021•27 min•Ep. 145
Josie Kinney, Director of Business Development, talks about the importance of repair, her work at Rugged Thread, and the growth of recommerce. Josie Kinney LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/josie-kinney-0904b110a/ Rugged Thread https://www.ruggedthread.com/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program ...
Nov 22, 2021•45 min•Ep. 144
On this episode David Gibson, a Product Manager for New Balance talks with OPDD students about the role of a PLM as a Quarterback, the day to day of the position, and how he helps bring product to market. David Gibson LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-gibson-864bb147/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Dev...
Nov 09, 2021•39 min•Ep. 143
On this episode we talk with Evan Howard, Senior VP of Design & Development at MyMedic and Molly Gurr and OPDD student about the recent design sprint where students envisioned the future of first aid and recovery products. Molly Gurr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-gurr-4351311a7/ Evan Howard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhowarddesigner/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.u...
Nov 01, 2021•57 min•Ep. 142
On this episode of the History of Gear, we talk with Holly Roberge and Stephanie Schaff, Senior Archive Specialists at Reebok about their entry into the world of archiving, their day to day roles, and the importance of archival work within Reebok. Holly Roberge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-roberge-69888593/ Stephanie Schaff LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snschaff/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Po...
Oct 25, 2021•40 min•Ep. 141
On this episode, Maddie Anzovino, a Fabric and Product Developer for Backcountry talks to OPDD students about the role of sustainability within a product team and the impact designers and developers can have on making a more sustainable world and planet. Maddie Anzovino - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddie-anzovino-31996b77/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Po...
Oct 18, 2021•38 min•Ep. 140
On this episode of the History of Gear, we share a panel discussion, led by Dr. Rachel Gross, between outdoor historians including Dr. Phoebe Young, Sarah Pickman, and Jesse Ritner. Dr. Rachel Gross https://rachel-gross.com/ Dr. Phoebe Young https://www.colorado.edu/history/phoebe-s-k-young Sarah Pickman https://sarahmpickman.com Jesse Ritner https://jesseritner.com/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd...
Oct 04, 2021•54 min•Ep. 139
The Bear100 is a annual tradition in Cache Valley that brings ultramarathoners from around the country, and even globally, to run the Cache-Wasatch Range. The race took place just last week, so we thought it would be a good time to break out a 2019 interview with the founder and race director, Leland Barker. Check out the story about the race from Highlander Magazine as well! https://highlandermag.usu.edu/good-weather-and-fast-finishes/ Learn more about the Bear100 on their website: https://bear...
Sep 30, 2021•28 min•Ep. 138
On this episode of the History of Gear, we share a panel discussion, lead by Jeanine Pesce of Range, between digital curators including @veryadvanced, @itslemonwater, and @wayoutcache. Jeanine Pesce (Range) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanine-pesce-53b2836/ https://www.instagram.com/thisisrange/ https://www.instagram.com/depescemode/ Jordan Page (@veryadvanced) https://www.instagram.com/veryadvanced/ Michelle Siman (@itslemonwater) https://www.instagram.com/itslemonwater/ Daniel Eaton (@wayoutca...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 137
On this episode of the History of Gear, we share a panel discussion between corporate archivists from Patagonia, Levi, and Carhartt from our 2021 Outdoor History Summit. Clint Pumphrey (USU / Archives) clint.pumphrey@usu.edu Tracey Panek (Levi) https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-panek-36511216/ Dave Moore (Carhartt) https://www.linkedin.com/in/davejmo/ https://www.instagram.com/archive_dave/ Hilary McLeod (Patagonia) https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-mcleod-3a5a917/ Watch these conversations on...
Sep 20, 2021•53 min•Ep. 136
Enjoy a previous episode from 2020 with Jeff Keller, founder of Sunrise Cyclery and the Logan to Jackson (LOTOJA) bike race. We talk about how he started the race over 30+ years ago and how the race is the longest standing and longest by distance USA Cycling sanctioned events in the country. Check out Sunrise and LOTOJA on their websites. https://www.sunrisecyclery.net/ https://lotoja.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Sp...
Sep 13, 2021•36 min•Ep. 135
On this short episode of the History of Gear, we ask for YOUR stories of gear. Send us a voice memo about gear you love, gear you miss, gear you've beat up over the years. We want to hear about the companies you miss, or the companies you worked for. Record a voice memo and send to chase.anderson@usu.edu .
Sep 03, 2021•3 min•Ep. 134
On this episode of the History of Gear, Chase Anderson gives a quick preview to the upcoming Outdoor History Summit, a virtual event on September 15th from 9 - 1 am MT. Sign up for the event at opdd.usu.edu/summit . Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, underg...
Aug 26, 2021•8 min•Ep. 133
Laura Smith, Director of Apparel Development at Black Diamond talks about the ins and outs of development and how developers work with design and product management to bring product to market. Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training...
Aug 23, 2021•56 min•Ep. 132
On this episode of the History of Gear, we talk with Colin Berg, Brand Historian for Eddie Bauer. We talk about how the 100-year-old brand has the led the way preserving it’s history, the power of archives to brand authenticity and the opportunity for brands to work together to preserve industry stories. Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outd...
Aug 17, 2021•49 min•Ep. 131
On this episode we air a conversation with Evie Moe, formerly the VP of Design at Cotopaxi that was originally an Instagram Live in 2020. Evie is now the Senior Director of Apparel at Hoka, but the discussion about how to be creative seemed timeless and valuable today. https://www.linkedin.com/in/evie-moe/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Ou...
Aug 09, 2021•35 min•Ep. 130
On this episode of the History of Gear, we talk with legendary pack designer and owner of Mystery Ranch, Dana Gleason. We talk about why his career has focused on packs and the origins of companies like Mojo, Kletterwerks, Dana Design and Mystery Ranch. Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah...
Aug 02, 2021•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 129
On this episode we talk with Heather Raney, a Product Manager for Obermeyer. We talk about how working retail helped her as a designer and manager, the secrets to a good portfolio, and her journey into the industry. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn and check out her portfolio. https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherraney/ https://heatherraney.carbonmade.com/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podc...
Jul 27, 2021•50 min•Ep. 128
On this episode we re-air an episode that debuted in 2019. We talk with Troy Oldham, the race director for the Cache Gran Fondo. The 2021 Cache Gran Fondo just wrapped up, so we thought it would be a great time to share how the race started in Cache Valley. Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at ...
Jul 22, 2021•45 min•Ep. 127
On this episode of the History of Gear, we talk with Beaver Theodosakis, founder of prAna. We talk about how he and his wife pam built the company from their garage to selling it to Columbia Sportswear Company. Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergradua...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 126
On this episode, Alicia Pinckney, a former Global Women’s Senior Apparel Designer for Timberland speaks to design students about her pathway into the industry and how to stand out as a designer. Alicia’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-pinckney-04025447/ Black Talent in Design & Fashion Fund: https://www.blacktalentfund.com/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast T...
Jul 12, 2021•54 min•Ep. 125
On this episode of our History of Gear Series we talk with Dave Moore, the Heritage and Digital Asset Manager for Carhartt. We talk about the ROI of historic preservation, the history of the Carhartt collection, and his personal journey into working in corporate archives. https://www.instagram.com/archive_dave/ https://www.carhartt.com/carhartt-history Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcas...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 124
On this episode we talk with Lisa Dougherty, Content Director at Range about mushrooms. We talk about their rise in popularity and how they are increasingly being used as a material in consumer products, starting with mushroom leather. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-dougherty-62b1aa25/ https://www.instagram.com/lady_maxx/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is s...
Jun 29, 2021•40 min•Ep. 123
On this episode of our History of Gear Series we talk with Sarah Pickman, a Ph.D. candidate at Yale and author of “Dress, Image, and Cultural Encounter in the Heroic Age of Polar Exploration”. We talk about exploration and colonialism in the outdoors and the history of polar gear and apparel. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-pickman-9b63787/ https://twitter.com/sarahmpicks Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 122
Kelli Williams, a Technical Developer at The North Face speaks to OPDD students about her pathway to development and ways to stand out when seeking a career in product development. Connect with Kelli on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-williams-467075b/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram. https://www.i...
Jun 15, 2021•54 min•Ep. 121
On this episode of our history of gear series we talk with Wilderness Experience co-founders Jim & Greg Thomsen. We talk about their experience breaking into the industry, taking a company public and their experience in senior leadership at companies like VF Corporation, Nike, and Adidas. Follow Wilderness Experience on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/wildernessexperience1971/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Po...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 120
On this episode, Carolyn Allen, an Industrial Designer at Werx Design talks with OPDD students about portfolio do’s and don’t and other tips for standing out as a designer. https://www.instagram.com/callenworks/ https://www.c-allenworks.com/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State Unive...
Jun 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 119
