Fall is in the air; leaves fall to the ground only to be crunched by boots quickly walking to the river. Old man winter is showing his presence from the ice buildup on the back eddies of the river’s edges. Fingertips are numb yet everyone is filled with excitement. The first section of the river…
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Save Labyrinth Canyon
Utah is full of magical landscapes – the billowing forests up north to the fiery red rocks of the south. This state has one of the most diverse landscapes in the country. During the past year, we both had the opportunity to experience the sheer canyon walls of Labyrinth Canyon near Canyonlands National Park in…
The Badass Backcountry Woman
Being a woman is hard. Being a woman in the wilderness is harder. We don’t have some of the luxuries that men have. We deal with menstruation, sexism, and having to squat to pee. Life can be hard for an adventurous girl. Katie Burns, the associate director of campus recreation, has some tips to make…
One Like, One Planet
Lyrics and internal dialogue bounce around my head while trail-running. Often, I’m flipping a switch between thoughts of, “I really don’t know why I do this. Half the time it hurts,” and purely focusing on the occasional mood-decisive beat and song. Swirls of color drift from white-barked giants, and for a reason that often eludes…
Life in Laie
With a global pandemic in full force, it would make sense to feel trapped. Nothing seems to be normal anymore. But is that a bad thing? Instead of getting down in the dumps, a few brave souls decided to turn this situation into an opportunity of a lifetime. In an interview with USU student Jennifer…
Good Weather and Fast Finishes
“Hard.” “Awesome.” “The third kind of fun.” The answers to how the Bear 100 was varied as much the places they came from and the times they finished. The Bear 100 is a race of a grueling 100 miles from Logan, Utah to Fish Haven, Idaho. “It was a good race this year,” said director…
History of Gear Series: Frostline Kits – Trent Bush | Highlander Podcast
Trent Bush, a Senior Creative from companies like Burton, Mountain Hardware, Black Diamond, and Spyder, joins our latest History of Gear Series to talk about Frostline Kits and his experience growing up in Boulder while his dad worked for the company. Connect with Trent Bush on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentbush/ Check out Frostline Kits catalogs in the…
Blackstone Products – Steve Puertas, Senior Industrial Designer | Highlander Podcast
Steve Puertas, a Senior Industrial Designer with Blackstone Products, based in Cache Valley, Utah, joins the pod to talk about why he loves industrial design, why he loves working in the outdoor cooking space, and how they are rethinking the category. Learn more about Blackstone Products on their website and connect with Steve Puertas on…
Cache Archers | Highlander Podcast
On this episode we talk with Shawn Hansen (Treasurer) and Ty Anderson (Events) of Cache Archers. We talk with them about the history of the club, dating back to the 1950s, the growth of archery in the state, and the Hardware Ranch Classic. Learn more at https://www.cachearchers.com/. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers,…
Brad Johnson – Former CFO of REI / Lands’ End & Director of the National Forest Foundation | Highlander Podcast
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…