The continent of Australia is on fire. Deadly bushfires sweep across the land, forcing people to evacuate. According to the NSW Rural Fire Service, a total of 146 fires are burning across the state of New South Wales, and 65 are uncontained. In the state of Victoria, three fires have combined to form a fire…
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Beaver Mountain History – Highlander Podcast
Travis Seeholzer, owner and mountain operations manager at Beaver Mountain, stops by to talk about the history of beaver mountain, the ski industry in Utah and what it’s like running the oldest ski resort in the country. Get your lift tickets and Ski the Beav at skithebeav.com. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers,…
REI / Colin Quinn / Product Development – Highlander Podcast
Colin Quinn, Product Developer at REI stops by to talk about what a product developer does, why REI makes its own products, and what it’s like working for such a legendary company. Check out REI at rei.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…
Instron / Outdoor Product Testing – Highlander Podcast
Aaron Campbell, Senior Field Engineer for Instron stops by to talk about what makes outdoor gear testing different from other industries, why product standards are important, and how to be a more educated consumer. Check out Instron on their website. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on…
A View on the Environment – End Consumerism, Save the Planet
After being stuffed with turkey, potatoes and rolls, it’s common practice to hit the stores for Black Friday sales. According to CNN, there was 7.4 billion dollars in online shopping on Black Friday. In physical stores, sales went up 4 percent. Even though the deals on this day may be shocking, the environmental impact is…
Stokes Nature Center – Highlander Podcast
Patrick Kelly, Education Director for Stokes Nature Center discusses nature centers, the importance of outdoor education and what he loves about the outdoors. Check out the both Stokes Nature Center at their website, on Facebook, and on Instagram. 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…
View on the Environment- System Change not Climate Change
For a full year, students have been putting down their pencils and picking up protest signs for climate change. More now than ever, young people have become concerned about the environment and taken it upon themselves to make a change. But where are they getting the information? It’s not in their schools, that’s for sure….
Bear 100 Ultra-Marathon – Highlander Podcast
Leland Barker, Race Director for the Bear100 ultramarathon discusses the history of ultramarathons, why he runs 100 milers, and how he started the Bear100 in Cache Valley. Check out the Bear100 on their website. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. Visit us…
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…
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…