Highlander Podcast
A podcast exploring the past, present, and future of the outdoor industry. Produced by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University and Aggie Radio in Logan, Utah.
Episodes
Steve McDonald | Legendary Designer - Nike, Apple, Esprit, Patagonia, Under Armour | History of Gear
On this episode of the History of Gear we talk with the legendary designer, Steve McDonald. We talk about his work with Steve Jobs early at Apple as well as Nike ACG and Nike Considered.
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Keith Roush | Jansport - Royal Robbins - Pine Needle Mountaineering | History of Gear
Keith Roush, early Jansport employee, mountaineer, and former owner of Pine Needle Mountaineering, joins the podcast to talk about his career, friendship with Skip Yowell, and early Jansport.
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Bob Shotland | Co-Founder of SnowLion | History of Gear
Bob Shotland, Co-Founder of SnowLion, executive at Odyssey International, and audio recording professional joins the podcast!
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10 Years of OPDD with Christian Elkins
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and Product Manager at Blackstone Products, Christian Elkins.
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10 Years of OPDD with Cory Haberstock
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and Designer at Seirus Innovation, Cory Haberstock.
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10 Years of OPDD with Cassie Handzo
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and Material Developer at Zumiez, Cassie Handzo.
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10 Years of OPDD with Evan Loomis
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and Industrial Designer from Shyft, Evan Loomis
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10 Years of OPDD with Makell Richins
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and Production Manager at Nani, Makell Richins!
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10 Years of OPDD with Matt Fitzgerald
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and knife designer at Knafs, Matt Fitzgerald.
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10 Years of OPDD with Ellie Ward
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and Senior Designer at Nani, Ellie Ward.
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10 Years of OPDD with Molly Gurr
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD exchange student and Junior Softgoods Designer at Bellroy, Molly Gurr.
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10 Years of OPDD with Doug Hintze
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and founder at Landed Footwear, Doug Hintze.
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10 Years of OPDD with Ciera Schelling
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and current Associate Footwear Designer at Xero Shoes, Ciera Schelling.
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10 Years of OPDD with Eric McBride
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and current Product Developer at Rocky Mountain ATV, Eric McBride.
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10 Years of OPDD with Jacob Johnson
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and current Apparel & Trim Designer at Outdoor Research, Jacob Johnson.
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10 Years of OPDD with Tom Adams
To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with former Director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation for the State of Utah and current President / CEO of Petzl America, Tom Adams!
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Frank Clark | Patagonia + Gregory Logo Designer | History of Gear
Frank Clark talks about his career as a graphic designer, including designing the Patagonia and Gregory logos!
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Lee Turlington - Former VP @ The North Face / FILA - General Manager @ NIKE - VP Patagonia - Chief Product Officer - Canada Goose and more! | History of Gear
Lee Turlington talks about the early days of TNF, early collaborations with Apple on apparel, and other stops at iconic brands like FILA, Nike, and more!
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Michael Hofler | Arc'teryx Logo Designer | History of Gear
Michael Hofler - Creative Director and the designer behind the iconic Arc’teryx logo - talks about his process, the creation of the logo, and the battle between retaining a classic logo versus reimagining it.
Behance: https://www.behance.net/HOFLER?locale=en_US
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoflerdesign/
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Outdoor Recreation Archive goes to Tokyo! | History of Gear
On this episode of the History of Gear, Chase Anderson gives a recap of the ORA's recent trip to Tokyo, their collaboration with Beams, and the future of the archive globally.
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Doug Hintze | OPDD Alum + Founder @ Landed Footwear | Highlander Podcast
Doug Hintze, OPDD alum, footwear designer, and founder of Landed Footwear, speaks to students about his time in the program as well as professional and entrepreneurial journey.
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Jess Arnold | Product Designer + Developer @ SPG | Highlander Podcast
Jess Arnold, a designer and developer at SPG talks to OPDD students about her role as a developer, the career path, and how the role interacts and differs from others on the product team.
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Joanna Black | Archives Spotlight - Sierra Club | Outdoor History Summit 2025
Joanna Black, Senior Archivist at the Sierra Club, shares about their work and the archive at the 2025 Outdoor History Summit.
Joanna Black Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-m-b-a4880730/
Sierra Club Archives: https://www.sierraclub.org/library
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Patrick McColgan | Archives Spotlight - Abercrombie & Fitch | Outdoor History Summit 2025
Patrick McColgan, corporate archivist and historian for Abercrombie & Fitch, shares about his work and the corporate collection at the 2025 Outdoor History Summit.
Patrick McColgan Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mccolgan-2389083a/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccpaddy/?hl=en
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Rosie Mansfield + Category Management Panel Discussion | Highlander Podcast
A panel of category/product managers joins the OPDD program for a discussion about their roles, qualities of good product managers, and their pathways into the industry.
Julie Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebrophyrogers/
Rosie Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosiemansfield/
Justin McGregor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcgregor-b3837054/
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Nancy Zastudil | 2024 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellow | Outdoor History Summit 2025
Nancy Zastudil, an independent curator, editor, and writer, and one of our 2024 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows, presents her research and findings from her time in the Outdoor Recreation Archive at our 2025 Outdoor History Summit.
Nancy Zastudil Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-zastudil-68933891/
Website: https://www.thenecessarian.com/#/
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Martin Hogue | 2024 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellow | Outdoor History Summit 2025
Martin Hogue, Associate Professor at Cornell, author of Making Camp, and one of our 2024 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows presents his research and findings from his time in the Outdoor Recreation Archive at our 2025 Outdoor History Summit.
Martin Hogue: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-hogue-05986363/
Making Camp: https://martinhogue.net/Making-Camp
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Erin Narloch | Senior Director @ History Factory | Outdoor History Summit 2025
Erin Narloch, Senior Director at History Factory, speaks as our Outdoor History Summit 2025 Keynote speaker on the importance of archives, how archives and heritage can be used by brands, and the Heritage Gap report.
Heritage Gap Report: https://www.historyfactory.com/insights/report/the-heritage-gap-report/
Erin Narloch on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-narloch-past-forward/
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State of the ORA with Clint Pumphrey | Outdoor History Summit 2025
Clint Pumphrey provides a State of the Archives report at our 2025 Outdoor History Summit. Learn about how the archive grew in 2024 and other projects that we’ve been working on.
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Bill Simon | Outdoor Industry Executive (The North Face, Converse, Marmot, Cole Haan and more!) | History of Gear
Bill Simon, former executive of The North Face, Converse, Cole Haas, Marmot, and more talks about his start in the outdoor industry making technical garments in Taiwan in the late 70s, the shift to a global outdoor supply chain over the course of his career.
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Matthieu Nicol | Author - Fashion Army | History of Gear
Matthieu Nicol, author of Fashion Army, talks about his work as a visual researcher, the influence of military clothing on fashion, and the value of archive and collecting.Learn more about the book: https://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Army-Matthieu-Nicol/dp/1915743575
Matthieu Nicol: https://www.instagram.com/matthieu_nicol/
Vintage Food Photography: https://www.instagram.com/vintage_food_photography/
Henry Iddon + Max Leonard, Authors of Mountain Style | History of Gear
Henry Iddon and Max Leonard, authors of Mountain Style: British Outdoor Clothing 1953-2000, join the History of Gear to talk about their book, the influence of UK-based outdoor brands, and what makes British outdoor clothing special.
Learn more about the book: https://www.isolapress.com/shop/mountain-style
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Bob Howe | Tent Designer | History of Gear
Bob Howe, the tent designer behind iconic tents from Early Winters, Sierra Designs, and The North Face, talks about his career in the outdoor industry.
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Halloween Special: Jack Gilbert and the Founding of Mountain Hardwear | History of Gear
As a special episode for Halloween, we are sharing a previous episode of the History of Gear. Jack Gilbert and others founded Mountain Hardwear on Halloween in 1993. Enjoy this conversation with Jack!
Jack Gilbert, former Vice President at The North Face and President of Sierra Designs and founder of Mountain Hardwear, joins the podcast to talk the history of gear.
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Todd Arenson | Founder @ Tsunami | History of Gear
Todd Arenson, founder of Tsunami, talks about the Utah outdoor products industry and the rise of fleece!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-arenson-052609a/
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Keith Byrne | Senior Manager - Global Brand Education | The North Face
Keith Byrne, Senior Manager - Global Brand Education at The North Face talks to students about corporate culture as well as aligning personal and brand values.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%98%87keith-byrne-7a85227/
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Nancy Grimes | Founder of Banana Equipment | History of Gear
Nancy Grimes, founder of Banana Equipment, talks about starting the company, being a woman in leadership in the outdoor industry, and introducing some of the first Gore-Tex products to the market.
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Charles Ross | Lecturer @ Royal College of Art | Outdoor Product Design & Development
Charles Ross, a Lecturer at the Royal College of Art in London, talks to OPDD students about sustainability, performance apparel, and reducing consumption.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-ross-1464714/
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Randy Merrell | Founder of Merrell | History of Gear
Randy Merrell, founder of Merrell and the Merrell Foot Lab, talks about his ties to Utah State University, custom boot making, and the founding of Merrell.
https://merrellfootlab.com/
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Ron Smith | Founder of American Outdoor Products - Backpacker's Pantry | History of Gear
Ron Smith, founder of American Outdoor Products, talks about the history of backpacking food, buying Dri-Lite and turning it into what is now Backpacker’s Pantry, and 75 years of outdoor food.
https://backpackerspantry.com/
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Robert Jungmann | Founder of Manastash and Jungmaven | History of Gear
Robert Jungmann, founder of Manastash and Jungmaven, talks natural fibers, founding brands, and the early days of hemp clothing in Seattle, Washington.
Robert Jungmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jungmaven/
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Alumni Panel | Natalie Cullum (Orvis) - Connor Young (Cotopaxi) - Jacob Johnson (Outdoor Research)
Alumni from the OPDD program, Natalie Cullum, Connor Young, and Jacob Johnson, return to the program to share their experiences and answer questions from current students who are preparing to enter the workforce.
Natalie Cullum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-cullum-b07509126/
Connor Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-faux-young/
Jacob Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-johnson
Damon Morris | VP Outdoor @ Elevate Outdoor Collective | Highlander Podcast
Damon Morris, VP Outdoor at Elevate Outdoor Collective, talks about his journey into the sports / outdoor industry, the dynamics of working on a product team, and shaking up the ski industry.
Damon Morris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonmorris/
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Paige Koch | Designer + OPDD Alum | Highlander Podcast
Paige Koch, designer at Primo Golf Apparel and freelance designer, talks about her journey as a freelancer and shares tips and tricks for those looking designers looking to do the same.
Paige Koch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigekoch/
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Steve Brings | Founder of WAVE Products | History of Gear
Steve Brings, founder of WAVE Products, talks about the outdoor industry in Utah in the 70s / 80s, and the origins of his company, which started by making local ski patrol bags for hauling explosives when triggering avalanches.
Wave Products: https://waveproducts.com/
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Dr. Rachel Gross | Assistant Professor and Author of "Shopping All the Way to the Woods" | History of Gear
Dr. Rachel Gross, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Colorado Denver and one of our 2022 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows, returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America.
https://rachel-gross.com/my-book/
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Greg Thomsen | Founder @ Wilderness Experience and Outdoor Executive at Nike / Adidas | Outdoor Product Design & Development
Greg Thomsen, founder of Wilderness Experience and the force behind the creation of Nike ACG and Adidas Outdoor (US), shares his experience as an executive in the outdoor industry and talks to students about the qualities of great product teams.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregthomsen/
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Diane Bristol | VP Culture & Community @ Revelyst | Outdoor Product Design & Development
Diane Bristol, VP of Culture & Community at Revelyst, talks to students about how to connect their personal values to those of a brand, and how to identify positive or negative company culture during the job search.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-bristol-95a15910/
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Andrea Kelly | Founder and CEO of Make Plus Equal | USU Outdoor Product Design & Development
Andrea Kelly, founder and CEO of Make Plus Equal, talks with students about her experience as a product manager and merchandiser, working for companies like Columbia Sportswear and Nike.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-c-kelly/
https://makeplusequal.com/
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Mark Paigen | Founder and Creator of Chaco | History of Gear
Mark Paigen, founder and inventor of Chaco, talks about the whitewater boom of the 90s and its influence on sport sandals, the creation of Gecko, which would become Chaco, and his newest venture, Tread Labs.
https://treadlabs.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpaigen/
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Chelsea Morley | Product Designer & Developer @ Little Unicorn
Chelsea Morley, Product Designer and Developer at Little Unicorn, and OPDD alum, talks to students about the role of a developer and other lessons from working on a product team.
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Jim Berryhill | Designed the First Catalog at The North Face | History of Gear
Jim Berryhill joins the History of Gear Series to talk about the creation of the first ever catalog from The North Face in 1966. While only working in the outdoor industry for a few short months, Jim reflects on his time with the company and a lifetime of outdoor adventures.
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Jack Gilbert | Founder of Mountain Hardwear and former VP at The North Face and President at Sierra Designs | History of Gear
Jack Gilbert, former Vice President at The North Face and President of Sierra Designs and founder of Mountain Hardwear, joins the podcast to talk the history of gear.
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The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four-year, undergraduate de
John Mead | President @ Adventure 16 | History of Gear
John Mead, President of Adventure 16, joins the History of Gear and talks about the early days of the retailer, their contributions to backpack and tent innovation, and the legacy of the brand to this day.
https://adventure16.com/
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Ryan Taylor | Product Line Manager @ Cotopaxi | Highlander Podcast
Ryan Taylor, Product Line Manager at Cotopaxi, speaks to students about how to be a great team member, the role of a PLM, and good / bad company culture.
Connect with Ryan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantaylor95/
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Will Dunn | Historian @ REI / Sarah Stephens | Apparel Design Lead @ REI | Outdoor History Summit 2023
Will Dunn, Historian & Impact Communications Program Manager at REI and Sarah Stephens, Apparel Design Lead at the Co-Op, speak at the 2023 Outdoor History Summit about the process of building the REI archives, getting buy-in within the organization, and the impact that history and heritage is having on the brand moving forward.
Connect with Will and Sarah!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-
Avery Trufelman | Host of Articles of Interest and a 2023 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellow | Outdoor History Summit 2023
Avery Trufelman, the creator of Articles Of Interest, and one of the 2023 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows, talks at the 2023 Outdoor History Summit about her research in the archive and some upcoming projects she’s excited about.
Subscribe to Articles of Interest wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to Avery’s newsletter!
https://articlesofinterest.substack.com/
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Katie Hargrave & Meredith Laura Lynn | Professors and 2023 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows | Outdoor History Summit 2023
Katie Hargrave, Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Meredith Laura Lynn, Assistant Professor at Florida State University, talk at the 2023 Outdoor History Summit about their experience in the archive this summer as 2023 Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows and the tent research and art they are creating.
Connect with Katie and Meredith!
https://www.instagram.com/kat
Yoji Kaneda | Director of Lifestyle Footwear/Apparel & New Concepts @ Danner | Outdoor History Summit 2023
Yoji Kaneda, Director of Lifestyle Footwear/Apparel & New Concepts at Danner, talks at the 2023 Outdoor History Summit about building the Danner archive and shares tips and tricks for how to build out a collection at a brand.
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https://www.instagram.com/yoji_kaneda/
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Martin Hogue | Author of Making Camp & Associate Professor @ Cornell | Outdoor History Summit 2023
Martin Hogue, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Cornell University and the author of Making Camp: A Brief History of the Tent, spoke at our recent Outdoor History Summit 2023 about the history and impact of tents and shelters.
Learn more about Martin and check out Making Camp!
https://martinhogue.net/
https://www.amazon.com/Mak
Clint Pumphrey | Manuscript Curator @ Outdoor Recreation Archive and USU Special Collections | Outdoor History Summit 2023
Clint Pumphrey, Manuscript Curator and one of the minds behind the Outdoor Recreation Archive at Utah State University, gives a report on the state of the archive for 2023 at this year’s Outdoor History Summit.
Follow the archive on Instagram and check on the collection on our website!
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/
https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive
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Martin Keen | Founder of KEEN | History of Gear
Martin Keen, the founder of KEEN, talks about the origins of the company, the development of the Newport Sandal which would revolutionize water shoes, and footwear as tools for your feet.
Martin Keen Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinkeen/
Email:
martin_keen@me.com
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Britt Olsen | General Manager - Americas Region @ On Running
Britt Olsen, General Manager for the Americas region at On Running, talks to students about how she builds high-performing teams and what she looks for in great candidates.
Britt Olsen Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-olsen-67b6319/
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Michael Levy | Owner + Editor of Summit Journal | History of Gear
Michael Levy, the owner and editor of the legendary climbing publication, Summit Journal, talks about the rebirth of the publication and the impact of the Journal on climbing going back to 1955.
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https://www.summitjournal.com/
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Kevin Myette | Director of Global Brand Services | Highlander Podcast
Kevin Myette, Director of Global Brand Services at BlueSign, talks to students about the intricacies of the supply network, the responsibility of brands for creating a more sustainable system, and the opportunity for students to take on these challenges.
Kevin Myette
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmyette/
BlueSign
https://www.bluesign.com/en
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Dr. Rachel Gross Follow Up | Assistant Professor & Outdoor Rec Archive Fellow | History of Gear
Dr. Rachel Gross, an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado-Denver== and one of our Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows, talks about her most recent research which focuses on the relationship between big box stores, outdoor brands, and outdoor consumers over the decades.
Dr. Rachel Gross
https://rachel-gross.com/
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Stine Danielle Follow Up | Artist and Outdoor Rec Archive Fellow | History of Gear
Stine Danielle, an artist and one of our Outdoor Recreation Archive Fellows, gives an update on her project and shares more about how archival imagery influences her latest work.
Stine Danielle
https://stinedanielle.com/
https://www.instagram.com/stine__danielle/
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Jenna Celmer | Co-Founder + Chief Community Officer + President of Basecamp
Jenna Celmer, the Co-Founder, Chief Community Officer, and President of Basecamp talks to students about red and green flags when applying for jobs in the outdoor industry and shares powerful tips for finding a fulfilling career.
Jenna Celmer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennafrombasecamp/
Basecamp
https://www.wearetheoutdoorindustry.com/
Basecamp Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoorind
David Mydans | Tent Designer @ REI | History of Gear
On this episode of the History of Gear, we talk with David Mydans, a legendary tent designer who got his start as an artist making product at Chouinard Equipment to becoming REI's first in-house product designer.
David Mydans
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirtbagg/
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Nicole Bassett & Maura Dilley | Cascade Circular | Highlander Podcast
Nicole Bassett and Maura Dilley, the sustainability leaders behind Cascade Circular, talk with students about circular design, systems thinking, and challenge students to take on the critical design challenges we face.
https://www.cascadecircular.com/
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Elizabeth Goodspeed | The Casual Archivist | History of Gear
Elizabeth Goodspeed, a designer and the Casual Archivist joins the History of Gear to talk about how she incorporates archives into her process, archives as ingredients, and how designers can find better inspiration.
Check out the Casual Archivist newsletter, follow Elizabeth on social, and take a look at the list of archives she’s compiled.
http://elizabethgoodspeed.com/newsletter
https://www.ins
Charles Ross | Performance Sportswear Specialist + Lecturer @ The Royal College of Arts
Charles Ross, a Performance Apparel Specialist and Lecturer at the Royal College of Art, talks to students about the challenges designers face in creating a more sustainable world and their opportunity to create real impact beyond the apparel industry.
Connect with Charles:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-ross-1464714/
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Bruce Johnson | UCO | History of Gear
Bruce Johnson tells the story of UCO, a company known for developing the candle lantern, ice cream makers, and a variety of other outdoor products and their influence on iconic companies like Jansport and K2.
Get the book Fire and Icecream: https://www.ucogear.com/candle-lanterns/fire-and-ice-cream-fire--and--ice--cream?returnurl=%2fcandle-lanterns%2f
Learn more about UCO at https://www.ucogear.co
Salomon x NASA Collaboration with Utah State University
Dr. Julie Lamarra a faculty member in OPDD and Scott Betty, VP of Footwear and Gear at Salomon North America talk about their recent collaboration, challenging students to explore opportunities to integrate NASA materials and technologies into the Salomon line.
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Peter Yee | Former VP of Industrial Design @ Oakley
Peter Yee, former VP of Industrial Design at Oakley, talks about his contributions to creating iconic products at the brand, including the Oakley “O” and his journey into the world of product design.
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-yee-9613ab4/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/peteryeedesign/
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Yoji Kaneda | PLM @ Danner Boots | Highlander Podcast
Yoji Kaneda, Product Line Manager at Danner Boots, speaks to students about his day-to-day role as a PLM, key skills and traits required for success, and the behind-the-scenes dynamic between design, development, and product management.
Yoji Kaneda
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoji-kaneda-584679184/
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Dick Tracy | Plastic Buckle Inventor | History of Gear
Dick Tracy, inventor and innovator, talks about his contributions to the outdoor industry including the invention of the plastic buckle in a world dominated by metal fasteners.
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Spencer Wyatt | Director of Concepts and Surface Design | Allbirds
Spencer Wyatt, Director of Concepts and Surface Design at Allbirds, speaks to OPDD students about his interest in color and materials and the influence of Ninja Turtles on his design career.
Spencer Wyatt Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-wyatt-84b8237/
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Rhonda Summer & Katherine Connolly | Under Armour | Outdoor History Summit 2022
Rhonda Summer, Design Director for Men’s and Women’s Outerwear & Outdoor at Under Armour and Katherine Connolly, a Graphic Designer at Under Armour, talk about the influence of archives on the design process and the power archival collections can have to influence future work.
Rhonda Summer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondasummer/
Katherine Connolly
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-connolly
Katie Hargrave & Meredith Laura Lynn | Educators & Artists | Outdoor History Summit 2022
Katie Hargrave and Meredith Laura Lynn, educators and artists, shared how archives and a recent visit to USU Special Collections influenced some recent projects and art installations that explore the intersection of the outdoors and artistic expression.
Katie Hargrave
Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
https://instagram.com/katie_hargrave_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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