Evie Moe, the VP of Design at Cotopaxi joins the podcast to talk why she designs in the outdoor industry, her experience as a design leader at New Balance and Cotopaxi, and what products can make people feel. Check out previous episodes with conversations with Cotopaxi employees, Cori Williams (Senior Product Developer) and Ben Doxey (Product Designer and…
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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…
Frank Howe, Chair of the Logan River Taskforce – Logan River Blue Trail and River Restoration | Highlander Podcast
Dr. Frank Howe, Chair of the Logan River Task Force joins the pod to talk about the Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan, river recreation in Cache Valley, and what’s changing on the Logan River. Read about the Logan River Blue Trail Master Plan and the city council approving the plan. For more conversations with…
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…
A Primaloft Insulation Conversation | Highlander Podcast
Travis West, a product marketing associate from Primaloft, makers of synthetic insulation for the outdoor industry, joins the podcast to talk materials innovation, synthetic vs natural insulation, and more! Learn more at primaloft.com. For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on…
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…
Grassroots Powdersurfing – Jeremy Jensen, Founder and Creator | Highlander Podcast
Jeremy Jensen, founder and creator of Grassroots Powdersurfing joins the pod to talk about snowsports, creating a new snow sports category, and why he surfs on snow. Learn more at powsurf.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 Aggie Radio for more great…
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…
CROWBAR, Backcountry Ski Mountaineering Race – Ryan Choi, Race Director | Highlander Podcast
Ryan Choi, Race Director for the CROWBAR, backcountry ski mountaineering race, joins the pod to talk backcountry skiing, safety in winter sports, and life as a race director. Race or watch the CROWBAR on February 8th, 2020. Sign up here! For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. Visit…
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…