Beyond The Trailhead

🎙️ Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Guest: Holly Jaleski — Chief Creative Officer, Grubcan Join us for an inspiring conversation with Holly Jaleski, Chief Creative Officer at Grubcan, a brand bringing innovation, humor, and true personality to the world of backcountry bear safety and wildlife gear. In this episode, we dive into Holly’s creative journey, the story behind Grubcan’s bold identity, and how they’re changing the way outdoor brands connect with real adventurers. We talk about product design and why Grubcan is more than just gear — it’s a movement rooted in education, safety, and unforgettable branding. Holly also shares behind-the-scenes insights on launching products, building community trust, and the importance of not giving up in the outdoor industry. Whether you’re a gear junkie, designer, or just love brands with heart and humor — this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. 🔗 Connect with Grubcan 🌐 Website: https://grubcan.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grubcan 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grubcan ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grubcan (if applicable) 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grubcan Don’t forget to: • Like 👍 and Subscribe 🔔 for more episodes• Share this with your trail-partner or creative crew Thanks for tuning in — let’s go beyond the trailhead! #BeyondTheTrailhead #Grubcan #OutdoorIndustry #GearInnovation #Podcast

🎙️ Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Guest: Maximilian Lenk — CEO of X-BIONIC Join us for a fascinating conversation with Maximilian Lenk, CEO of X-BIONIC, the Swiss brand redefining high-performance apparel through science, innovation, and cutting-edge design. In this episode, we dive into the story behind X-BIONIC’s revolutionary technologies, how they’ve blended biology and engineering to create gear that helps athletes perform at their peak, and Maximilian’s perspective on leading a company that pushes the limits of outdoor and sports apparel. We’ll also talk about their incredible line of performance shoes, built with the same innovation and precision that made X-BIONIC famous in the endurance world. Whether you’re an endurance athlete, weekend adventurer, or just curious about how innovation shapes the outdoor industry — this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. 🔗 Connect with X-BIONIC 🌐 Website: https://www.x-bionic.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xbionic 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XBIONICOfficial ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@xbionic 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/x-bionic ✅

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🎙️ Beyond the Trailhead Podcast

Guest: Scott Jensen — Founder & CEO of Near Zero

Join us for a deep and inspiring conversation with Scott Jensen, the creator and CEO of Near Zero, a company on a mission to make lightweight, high-quality backpacking gear more accessible and user-friendly.

In this episode, we dive into Scott’s outdoor roots, how the famous DEAN backpack came to life, and what it takes to grow a gear brand that truly serves the hiking community. We’ll also talk about Near Zero’s new rental program, their latest product updates, and the future of ultralight adventure gear.

Whether you’re a seasoned thru-hiker, weekend backpacker, or just curious about the business of outdoor gear — this episode is packed with insights and stories you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Connect with Near Zero

🌐 Website: https://nearzero.co

📖 About: https://nearzero.co/pages/about

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nearzero_outdoors

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nearzerogear

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nearzero_outdoors

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/near-zero

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