On this episode of the History of Gear Series, we talk with Bruce Johnson about the history and influence of Dale Johnson, and his company, Frostline Kits. We talk about the influence of kit companies on a generation of gear makers, repair, and reuse. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you…
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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…
How Reducing Your Meat Intake Helps The Planet and 3 Ways to Start Today
More than ever, people are choosing to go vegetarian or vegan, whether for health issues, personal preference, religious beliefs, or environmental sustainability. For those that want to do their part in bettering the environment, is vegetarianism the reasonable answer, though? Short answer: Not necessarily. Short explanation: In the US, 42 percent of agricultural emissions come…
Tour of Utah | Highlander Podcast
Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and Podbean for more Aggie content! On this episode of the Highlander Podcast, we talk with North Logan City Council Member, Bruce Lee. We discuss the role of North Logan in bringing Stage 1 of the 2019 Tour of Utah to North Logan, the impact of outdoor sporting events on the…
Living Greener with True Blue Reuse
Picture this: it’s 2012. The Twilight Saga movies have just ended with Breaking Dawn: Part 2, and The Hunger Games have just begun. The world is bouncing back from the whole “KONY 2012” fiasco, and Macklemore has just released his hit song, “Thrift Shop.” You know the words: “I’ll wear your granddad’s clothes I look…
Socks for the Adventure
Why do socks matter and which should I choose? A good pair of socks are an essential piece of gear for any trip, whether it’s a 3-mile day hike or a 5-month trek. That’s because a pair of feet contain 250,000 sweat glands producing up to half a pint of sweat a day. All that…
#Vanlife – Not a Millennial Fad
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast—and even if you’re not— and you’ve been on Instagram the last few years, you may have noticed a craze that is taking millennials (I am one) from the stability of a traditional home to living on the open road and immersing themselves in #Vanlife. While the phenomena may seem new,…
Environmental Activism Through Art: The Bereavement of the North American Forest System
Bark Beetles have long inhabited forest systems worldwide, and they can have a major impact on the ecosystem. However, in recent years, these tiny insects have caused colossal destruction throughout North America; tens of millions of acres of conifers have been affected. Bark beetle populations have increased drastically due to rising temperatures and drought, which create…