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.

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.

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Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

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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/

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.

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Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

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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

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.

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https://library.usu.edu/archives/ora

Outdoor Recreation Archive Instagram

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Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

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.

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

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Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

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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.

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.

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

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https://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

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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/

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

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Episodes hosted, edited, and produced by Chase Anderson in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasewoodruffanderson/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/