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Levi Bassett – Shooting Sports Training Manager at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources | Highlander Podcast
Levi Bassett, Shooting Sports Training Manager for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources joins the podcast to talk shooting sports in Utah and the Willy Wapiti Smokepole Biathlon, a black powder rifle competition held at Hardware Ranch. Stay in touch with Levi (levibassett@utah.gov) and subscribe here to find out more about Utah Division of Wildlife Resources events!…

Kennon Jeppson – President of the Top of Utah Snowmobile Association | Highlander Podcast
Kennon Jeppson, President of the Top of Utah Snowmobile Association joins the pod to talk about the snowmobile industry, why Northern Utah is such a great snowsports playground, and the opportunity for powersports and human-powered to work together. Join the Top of Utah Snowmobile Association by visiting their website and their very active Facebook group!…

Judd Armstrong, Founder of Jaybird | Highlander Podcast
Judd Armstrong, Founder of Jaybird (pioneers in wireless headphone technology) the founding of the company, how he took it from idea to one of the top three headphone companies in the country, how he sold it for close to $100M, and how to make truly innovative product. Keep up with everything Judd is working on…

Aggie Gear Guide – Eureka Camps Stove
Sophomore Outdoor Product Design student Nash Calvin recommends Eureka car camp stove for an essential camp kitchen addition. “I recommend it to others because it’s compact, feeds 5, and just cooks great food. I keep it in the back of my truck all the time for a coffee after or before a hike or for…

Aggie Gear Guide – Salsa Journeyman 700c gravel bike.
There are many types of bikers. There are the mountain bikers who’s downhill runs and jumps might terrify some. Cyclist’s need for speed might cause them to miss the scenic views. Then there are the bikers who put themselves through miles after miles of road. Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Jack Dorrance recommends the Salsa…

Aggie Gear Guide – 1970s Chouinard Stoppers
Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Baylee Vogler recommends using stoppers over cams when climbing. “My favorite gear is probably my stoppers. Cams are great but when you get a solid nut placement in a crack you just know that thing could hold a truck. My uncle gave me his old set and I’ve taken it…

Aggie Gear Guide – Woman’s Club II Shorts
In this week’s Aggie Gear Guide Junior Outdoor Product Design student Sierra Rich recommends Performance Woman’s Club II Shorts for biking. “I’ve had them for four years and they’ve held up amazingly and they make my biking experience so much more comfortable.” These reasonably priced shorts are perfect for long bike rides. They are fast…

Aggie Gear Guide – Petzl Quark Ice Axes
You are halfway up a frozen waterfall. Ice breaks apart and showers down. Your cheeks and nose go numb. Arms and legs tremble with exertion and adrenaline. Despite all this, you could not be happier. Junior Outdoor Product Design student Cale Colburn recommends the Petzl Quark ice axes for your next ice climb. “They are…

Aggie Gear Guide – 2013 JJ Armada Skis with Dynafit Bindings
Winter break is the perfect time to hit the slopes, and this Aggie Gear Guide has the perfect recommendation. Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Leif Lofgren recommends the 2013 JJ Armada backcountry skis with Dynafit bindings for this year’s ski season. “[They’re] super lightweight for long tours, and really deliver in downhill performance as well….