
Beyond the Trailhead Podcast is where the outdoor world comes alive. We sit down with the people shaping the industry—founders, designers, and adventurers—to hear the stories behind the gear and the journeys that inspire it. From trailhead conversations to trail-tested reviews, this series dives into what makes the outdoor community unique, real, and worth exploring. Whether you’re a gear junkie, ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessSportsWilderness | |||

In this episode of Beyond the Trailhead, I sit down with Mateo Favero, Director of Marketing and Design at Zpacks.
Mateo has been with Zpacks since 2010, back when the company was still being run out of a garage. He started by learning how to sew fro... more
In this episode of Beyond the Trailhead, I sit down with Mike Mojica, founder of Outdoor Element, a family-run outdoor gear company making adventure survival tools, fire-starting carabiners, knives, camp accessories, and small pieces of gear built to... more
In this episode of Beyond the Trailhead, I sit down with Derek Tillotson, founder of FirstShake and CEO of Haven Tents.
Derek has been on both sides of the creator world. Before building Haven Tents, he worked as a family travel content creator, reac... more
In this episode of Beyond the Trailhead, I sit down with Joe La Pointe, founder of FarPointe Outdoor Gear, a small cottage gear company based on the Oregon coast making ultralight fleece, sunwear, camp pants, socks, hats, and trail-focused apparel.
J... more
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The show consistently centers on founder stories, product design, and the realities of building outdoor brands—from initial garage/basement origins to scaled manufacturing and distribution. Episodes often pull back the curtain on sourcing, cash flow, supply chains, and the evolving role of trade shows, community, and creator-driven media in launching and sustaining niche gear companies. Guests typically bring deep hands-on expertise in gear development, manufacturing, and branding, with a strong emphasis on craft, durability, and authentic storytelling. Listeners are likely gear enthusiasts, aspiring founders, and professionals in product development or marketing who want practical lessons and candid founder journeys, often set against a ba... more
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Recent guests on Beyond The Trailhead include:
1. Mike Mojica
2. Derek Tillotson
3. Joe Bissonnette
4. Aaron Ambuske
5. Jameson MacFarland
6. Chris Cage
7. Greg Pearson
8. Bekah Whitney
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