Category: Archive

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…

Lena Laakso, an HR Business Partner for Specialized joins the podcast to talk about how COVID-19 has impacted the business, her perspective from human resources and how employees and brands are adapting during this time. Connect with Lena on Linkedin! https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/lenalaakso For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including…

Clint Pumphrey, the Archives Manuscript Curator at Utah State University Special Collections joins the podcast to talk about the university’s Outdoor Recreation Archive, the importance of historic preservation, and archival work, and the future of outdoor industry historic preservation. Access the Outdoor Recreation Archive! https://libguides.usu.edu/c.php?g=1004210&p=7274682 View items on Instagram as well, @outdoorrecarchive! For more conversations…

Christian Schrader, former product designer and manager with Stance joins the pod to share his journey into the outdoor industry, his experience being let go due to COVID-19’s impact on his employer, and how to move forward during tough times. Connect with Christian on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-schrader-46199579 For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe…

 Bruce “Old Gear” Johnson, a long time outdoor photographer-turned gear and product historian. Bruce talks with us virtually about the History of Gear Project that he started to preserve the history of the outdoor industry and the importance of preservation. Read more about Bruce and the History of Gear Project. For more conversations with…

Paul Thallner, CEO at High Peaks Group joins the Creative Teams class at Utah State University’s Outdoor Product Design & Development for a conversation with faculty member, Andrea Olsen about resiliency, teamwork, and communication in difficult times. Resources referred to in the presentation can be found in the links below. Resilience Competencies – UPENN Center…

Andrew Eastman, Senior Recruiter at KEEN Footwear joins the podcast to talk about KEEN’s values, his journey to the outdoor industry and why KEEN is a different kind of outdoor brand. Connected with Andrew on LinkedIn and learn more about KEEN on their website! For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you…