Judd Armstrong, Founder of Jaybird (pioneers in wireless headphone technology) the founding of the company, how he took it from idea to one of the top three headphone companies in the country, how he sold it for close to $100M, and how to make truly innovative product. Keep up with everything Judd is working on…
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Dawson Westenskow, Product Manager & Sustainability Consultant at Betagraph Consulting | Highlander Podcast
Dawson Westenskow, Product Manager and Sustainability consultant, joins the podcast to talk about bringing product to market at companies like Oboz, Thule, and REI, and the future of sustainability and supply chains. Stay in touch with Dawson here and on his website at betagraphconsulting.co Want to become an outdoor product manager? Learn how at Dawson’s…
Utah Avalanche Center Logan – Paige Pagnucco, Program Director | Backcountry safety and local forecasts and conditions
Paige Pagnucco, Program Director for the Utah Avalanche Center Logan joins the pod to talk about the safety for snowmobilers and skiers, her responsibility for avalanche condition monitoring, and her work keeping the backcountry safe. Check the local forecast and conditions at the Utah Avalanche Center Logan website. For more conversations with outdoor movers and…
Frank Howe, Chair of the Logan River Taskforce – Logan River Blue Trail and River Restoration | Highlander Podcast
Dr. Frank Howe, Chair of the Logan River Task Force joins the pod to talk about the Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan, river recreation in Cache Valley, and what’s changing on the Logan River. Read about the Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan and the city council approving the plan. For more conversations with…
Aggie Gear Guide – Eureka Camps Stove
Sophomore Outdoor Product Design student Nash Calvin recommends Eureka car camp stove for an essential camp kitchen addition. “I recommend it to others because it’s compact, feeds 5, and just cooks great food. I keep it in the back of my truck all the time for a coffee after or before a hike or for…
A Primaloft Insulation Conversation | Highlander Podcast
Travis West, a product marketing associate from Primaloft, makers of synthetic insulation for the outdoor industry, joins the podcast to talk materials innovation, synthetic vs natural insulation, and more! Learn more at primaloft.com. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on…
Cotopaxi – Cori Williams, Senior Product Developer | Highlander Podcast
Cori Williams, Senior Product Developer at Cotopaxi talks product development and sustainability on the Highlander Pod. Learn more at cotopaxi.com. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. Visit us at Highlandermag.com. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander…
Aggie Gear Guide – Salsa Journeyman 700c gravel bike.
There are many types of bikers. There are the mountain bikers who’s downhill runs and jumps might terrify some. Cyclist’s need for speed might cause them to miss the scenic views. Then there are the bikers who put themselves through miles after miles of road. Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Jack Dorrance recommends the Salsa…
Grassroots Powdersurfing – Jeremy Jensen, Founder and Creator | Highlander Podcast
Jeremy Jensen, founder and creator of Grassroots Powdersurfing joins the pod to talk about snowsports, creating a new snow sports category, and why he surfs on snow. Learn more at powsurf.com. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. Visit us at Highlandermag.com. Follow Aggie Radio for more great…
Aggie Gear Guide – 1970s Chouinard Stoppers
Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Baylee Vogler recommends using stoppers over cams when climbing. “My favorite gear is probably my stoppers. Cams are great but when you get a solid nut placement in a crack you just know that thing could hold a truck. My uncle gave me his old set and I’ve taken it…