220 episodes

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.

Highlander Podcast Outdoor Product Design & Development

    • Business

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.

    Nancy Grimes | Founder of Banana Equipment | History of Gear

    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.
    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 the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

    • 40 min
    Charles Ross | Lecturer @ Royal College of Art | Outdoor Product Design & Development

    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/
    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 the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Randy Merrell | Founder of Merrell | History of Gear

    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/
    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 the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Ron Smith | Founder of American Outdoor Products - Backpacker's Pantry | History of Gear

    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/
    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 the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

    • 43 min
    Robert Jungmann | Founder of Manastash and Jungmaven | History of Gear

    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/
    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 the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

    • 40 min
    Alumni Panel | Natalie Cullum (Orvis) - Connor Young (Cotopaxi) - Jacob Johnson (Outdoor Research)

    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-927545206/
    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 the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries.
    Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram.
    https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd
    Discover the Outdoor Recreation Archive on Instagram or on USU’s website.
    https://instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive
    https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora
    Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/outdoorrecarchive/?hl=en
    Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

    • 51 min

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