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History of Gear Series: Frostline Kits | Highlander Podcast

Posted on June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

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

Posted on May 11, 2020May 12, 2020

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…

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How Reducing Your Meat Intake Helps The Planet and 3 Ways to Start Today

Posted on October 4, 2019October 4, 2019

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…

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Tour of Utah | Highlander Podcast

Posted on August 7, 2019October 10, 2019

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…

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Living Greener with True Blue Reuse

Posted on March 19, 2019September 5, 2019

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…

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Socks for the Adventure

Posted on March 19, 2019September 5, 2019

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…

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#Vanlife – Not a Millennial Fad

Posted on March 19, 2019September 5, 2019

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,…

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Environmental Activism Through Art: The Bereavement of the North American Forest System

Posted on March 19, 2019March 27, 2019

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…

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“Find a tree. Talk to it. People will let you down but a tree will not.”

Posted on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019
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Happy last week of school!! We want to celebrate w Happy last week of school!! We want to celebrate with the newest issue of the highlander!! This issue is about survival. We have stories covering ultra light backpacking to mental health to climbing accidents! 

Link is in the bio! 

So go give it a read. And leave us a comment here and share it if you enjoyed it!

happy holidays!
“Over the past 5 years Steelheading has changed “Over the past 5 years Steelheading has changed a bunch, lots more people than there used to be and less fish”

Learn more about Steelhead conservation in @ethanmuhlestein’s article.
“On Thursday last week, the Bureau of Land Manag “On Thursday last week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rushed to issue a lease to allow drilling within the soon designated wilderness area. The project will allow extensive construction in the usually quiet Labyrinth wilderness, including road building, well construction, pipelines, infrastructure, and building a 10-acre processing facility on nearby Utah School Trust Lands. This drilling would be for helium, which has similar impacts of oil and gas drilling.

We are writing this Op-Ed to ask you to please reach out and make a comment on or before Wednesday, November 4th. You can make a comment using a premade message, or by writing your own, at  https://p2a.co/V5DN0kO. This process will take less than five minutes, and we ask you to please take the time to preserve this magical canyon.”

@summervaughn_ 
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“Women have really amazing and really powerful b “Women have really amazing and really powerful bodies! For some women getting into the backcountry is a way to celebrate that and if you are new to the backcountry don’t let some of the more delicate points of life as a woman prevent you from getting outside.” - @ksburns05 

Read more tips about women in the backcountry on our website. 

Shoutout to all the lovely women who volunteered their photos.

@summervaughn_
“At the end of the day, that moment of realizati “At the end of the day, that moment of realization before swipe, click, and camera is necessary. Why are you actually outside? Why do you actively participate in these sports? Why does the photograph never look as good as the moment? If no answer comes to mind the phone should maybe stay in the car. Take every time spent in the great outdoors with these thoughts of some yogi, “view every moment as if you are seeing it in the crystal clear reflection of water: brand new, fresh, and awe-inspiring.’”

Read more about social media and the outdoor on our website
“When life gives you online school, move to a be “When life gives you online school, move to a beautiful place.”

Read @sareelane’s article about USU students living in a dreamy Hawaiian town on our website.
When life gives you a rock, climb it. When life gi When life gives you a rock, climb it. When life gives you an ocean, slackline over it.

The world is a beautiful place and is there for you to enjoy it. Now is the time to go outside and make the most of it all! Take a break this week to go outside and do something you love.

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A new class hit the catalog this semester, RAM 170 A new class hit the catalog this semester, RAM 1700 - Backcountry Basics. If you are interested in learning or refreshing proper backcountry skills and want to head to southern Utah for a multi day backpacking trip, sign up for this class in the spring.
As leaves begin to change, adventures in the mount As leaves begin to change, adventures in the mountains become more attainable and less intimidating. Right now is a perfect time to take a step back from zoom and go out in our lovely canyon to try something new. Trail running for instance... 

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