Highlander Podcast

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/

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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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. 

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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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.

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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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.

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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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/

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 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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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/

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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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-c-dunn/

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

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 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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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/

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 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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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/katie_hargrave_/

https://www.instagram.com/meredithlauralynn/

https://www.katiehargrave.com/

https://www.meredithlauralynn.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 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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/

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.

Connect with Yoji!

https://www.instagram.com/yoji_kaneda/

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 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://libguides.usu.edu/outdoorrecreationarchive

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/