Brad Johnson, former CFO of REI and Lands’ End as well as the former Director of the National Forest Foundation, shares his background working in senior leadership positions with both organizations, his time as an Aggie undergrad, and his current role teaching at Utah State University. Connect with Brad on LinkedIn or by email at Brad.johnson@mailbag.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-johnson-3180b97/ For…
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History of Gear Series: Dr. Rachel Gross – “From Buckskin to Goretex” | Highlander Podcast
Dr. Rachel Gross, professor of history and gear historian shares her insights on the history of the outdoor industry from the buckskin era to modern-day. Dr. Gross brings a unique perspective looking at the outdoor industry within the larger context of historic events. Read more of Dr. Gross’s work on her website: https://rachel-gross.com/ You can…
Jeanine Pesce – Founder of RANGE on Outdoor Trends in the Age of COVID | Highlander Podcast
Jeanine Pesce, Founder / Creative and Editorial Director of RANGE shares how she built this incredible creative agency, her work in trend forecasting, and her insights into the future of work due to COVID. Keep up with Jeanine on Instagram and LinkedIn. https://www.instagram.com/depescemode/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanine-pesce-53b2836/ Follow RANGE on their website, https://thisisrange.com/ and on social media, @thisisrange….
History of Gear Series: Holubar
Bruce “Old Gear” Johnson, an outdoor industry and gear historian shares his insights into the founding of Holubar and the influence of two of the industry’s two great pioneers, Roy and Alice Holubar. Learn more about Holubar at http://www.oregonphotos.com/Holubar1.html Learn more about at https://opdd.usu.edu/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you…
Freelancing in the Age of COVID | Highlander Podcast
Dave Gibson is an industrial designer and owner of Dave Gibson Creative, a product design studio focused on outdoor product design as well as a faculty member teaching at Wenzhou-Kean University. We talk with Gibson about his life and work currently, working and teaching in China, and freelancing tips in the age of COVID. Keep…
History of Gear Series: The Yak Works & Rivendell Mountain Works
Don Wittenberger, founder of the Yak Works and owner of Rivendell Mountain Works and Eric Hardee (RMW) talk about these historic brands, their influence of soft pack design, and their impact on the industry. Learn more about the Yak Works and Rivendell Mountain Works on Bruce Johnson’s History of Gear website. http://www.oregonphotos.com/Yak1.html http://www.oregonphotos.com/Rivendell-1.html Rivendell products…
DPS Skis CEO Talks Manufacturing During COVID
Alex Adema, CEO of DPS Skis in Salt Lake City joins the podcast to talk about the state of the industry amid COVID-19, manufacturing in Utah, and how the company has pivoted to manufacturing PPE equipment for frontline healthcare workers. Connect with Alex on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaadema/ Learn more about DPS Skis on their website. https://www.dpsskis.com/…
History of Gear Series: Alan Wenker – Vintage Backpack Collector
Alan Wenker, backpacking enthusiast and collector, joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of packs over time, his love for the outdoors, and why backpacks. Wenker talks about how he got into gear in the first place and the value of vintage gear, in particular, its quality and durability versus modern products. Follow Alan…
Under Armour Senior Creative on Staying Motivated During COVID
John Acevedo, Principle Design Ambassador at Under Armour joins the conversation to talk about his role in setting creative culture at UA, the state of the company and industry during COVID, and how to stay creative in these times. Connect with John Acevedo. https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-acevedo-10b90053/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you…
History of Gear Series: Gerry Mountain Sports | Highlander Podcast
Gerry and Ann Cunningham, pioneers of the outdoor industry, had a lasting impact on the history of gear and the outdoors through the founding of Gerry Mountain Sports. Bruce Johnson shares his insight and research into this influential couple and how they ushered in the modern outdoor industry with high quality, performance gear. Read more…