Reduce, reuse, and recycle are words that have been drilled into our heads since we were sipping juice boxes while watching Blues Clues. Especially for those who frequent the outdoors, they often feel like they have a higher responsibility to protect the places they love. To cut down on plastics, Junior Outdoor Product Design and…
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Cache Gran Fondo – Highlander Podcast
Troy Oldham, Race Director for the Cache Gran Fondo discusses outdoor recreation, competitive cycling, and how to execute a great event. Check out the Cache Gran Fondo on their website and on Instagram and Facebook. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. Visit…
Aggie Gear Guide – KUIU Guide DCS Jacket
Whether braving the cold while hunting or even just exploring the outdoors, Junior Outdoor Product Design and Development student Mason Larsen recommends the KUIU Guide DCS Jacket to stay warm. “It’s pretty versatile as a soft shell,” Larsen said. “It has enough pocket space for everything I need. Water and wind resistant but breathes really…
A View on the Environment – The Fight for Water
Water is without a doubt one of the biggest necessities for everyday living. From showering to cooking, and even more importantly, drinking it, water is essential to maintain life. We are led to believe that water is a human right, as it is a natural source and is necessary for survival. However, an increasing concern…
Aggie Gear Guide – Ninja Suit
This week on our Aggie Gear Guide, Junior Outdoor Product Design and Development student Boman Caldwell recommends the Airblaster and Merino Wool Ninja Suit. “It’s the best winter base layer ever,” Caldwell said. “It’s so effective in the cold weather. I use it mainly for snowboarding, but I have used it for sleeping outside during…
A View on the Environment – California Fires – What Does it Mean for the Environment?
The state of California is suffering devastating wildfires from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, with the most dangerous of them setting ablaze Northern California in both Napa and Sonoma counties. Thousands of structures have been damaged, thousands of people have been evacuated out of their homes, and sadly, several have been killed by the…
Association of Nature Center Administrators – Highlander Podcast
Jen Levy, the Executive Director for ANCA (Association of Nature Center Administrators) discusses the importance of nature centers, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors, and the value of outdoor education. Check out ANCA on their website and on Instagram and Facebook. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts…
Aggie Gear Guide – Black Diamond Vector Climbing Helmet
Falling rocks can be a major concern when rock climbing; nobody wants to be knocked off the wall. Senior Outdoor Product Design and Development student Shelby McCashland recommends the Black Diamond Vector climbing helmet to protect from just such an occasion. “It keeps my noggin’ safe, which is pretty cool,” McCashland said. “I would recommend…
Get Ready for REEL ROCK 14
Year after year, the rock climbing community completes phenomenal and record-breaking feats that can only be accurately shared in one way–documentary. With the release of films like the Dawn Wall and Free Solo, viewers crave more shots of stomach dropping heights. REEL ROCK is a film tour with events featuring athlete and filmmaker appearances, prize…
Eating Of the Earth, By the Earth, and For the Earth
As seasons change, so does the market of produce. Peach season fades out as corn, pumpkins, and squash ripen. Oranges hang as they grow, patiently waiting their turn. This is the beauty of the Earth’s natural clock. “Wait,” you say, “But I’ve eaten a perfectly fine strawberry in the middle of winter and pomegranate in…