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Outdoor Industry
Outdoor Product Design & Development
Outdoor Recreation Archive
Utah State University
The North Face
Sustainability
Gore-Tex
British Outdoor Clothing
Patagonia
Outdoor Industry History
Everest
Exploration
Footwear Design
Mountain Equipment
Kendall Mountain Festival
Merrell
Jansport
Corporate Culture
Career Development
Performance Apparel

A podcast about the past, present, and future of the outdoor industry. Highlander is made possible by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University and Aggie Radio in beautiful Logan, Utah.

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On this episode of the History of Gear we talk with the legendary designer, Steve McDonald. We talk about his work with Steve Jobs early at Apple as well as Nike ACG and Nike Considered.

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Keith Roush, early Jansport employee, mountaineer, and former owner of Pine Needle Mountaineering, joins the podcast to talk about his career, friendship with Skip Yowell, and early Jansport.

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Bob Shotland, Co-Founder of SnowLion, executive at Odyssey International, and audio recording professional joins the podcast!

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To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and Product Manager at Blacksto... more

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Recent Guests

Bob Shotland
Co-founder of SnowLion; executive at Odyssey International; audio recording professional
SnowLion, Odyssey International
Episode: Bob Shotland | Co-Founder of SnowLion | History of Gear
Christian Elkins
Product manager at Blackstone Products
Blackstone Products
Episode: 10 Years of OPDD with Christian Elkins
Cory Haberstock
Designer at Seirus Innovation; member of OPDD class of 2019
Seirus Innovation
Episode: 10 Years of OPDD with Cory Haberstock
Cassie Handzo
Material developer at Zumiez, USU OPDD Class of 2021
Zumiez
Episode: 10 Years of OPDD with Cassie Handzo
Evan Loomis
Industrial designer and developer at Shyft
Shyft
Episode: 10 Years of OPDD with Evan Loomis
Makell Richins
OPDD alum of 2020, Class of 2020, and a Supply Chain Manager at Uintah Design
Uintah Design
Episode: 10 Years of OPDD with Makell Richins
Matt Fitzgerald
Product designer and developer at Knafs; Class of 2025 in OPDD
Knafs
Episode: 10 Years of OPDD with Matt Fitzgerald
Ellie Ward
Senior designer at Nani, class of 2021
Nani
Episode: 10 Years of OPDD with Ellie Ward
Doug Hintze
Founder of Landed Footwear and instructor at Salt Lake Community College
Landed Footwear
Episode: 10 Years of OPDD with Doug Hintze

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Frank Clark
Patagonia + Gregory logo designer; discusses branding, logo development, and outdoor design aesthetics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Great podcast with great guests and insights, but recommend you simplify your questions for the guests. They get pretty dang long and feels like you’re putting words into their mouth.

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    mccall keller
    United States5 years ago

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Strong listener interest in program alumni stories and practical career advice.
Guests provide actionable perspectives for product design and production.

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Bob Shotland | Co-Founder of SnowLion | History of Gear
Q: How did SnowLion transition from retail to manufacturing and distribution?
Bill Simon sought to source higher-quality domestically-relevant product by engaging Asian factories, running factory trials, and eventually building a distribution network with reps in key markets, while also expanding the product line beyond sleeping bags into garments and shells.
10 Years of OPDD with Christian Elkins
Q: What was that like?
Christian describes the program as a bold first-class experience where everyone learned together, helped shape the curriculum, and embraced a hands-on, iterative approach to making things, which laid the groundwork for their careers after graduation.
10 Years of OPDD with Cassie Handzo
Q: What were you doing in theater before you made this transition?
Cassie explains her background as a painter and carpenter in theater, which gave her hands-on making skills and a creative mindset that she later applied to product development, with textile science pivoting her focus toward fabrics and sustainability.
10 Years of OPDD with Matt Fitzgerald
Q: What has life after Logan looked like for you?
Transitioning from student to professional was smooth for me because I joined a small company while still in school, grew into more responsibility, and learned to navigate industry demands while retaining the chance to contribute to real products and shows ongoing growth with mentors and teammates.
10 Years of OPDD with Matt Fitzgerald
Q: Do you have any advice for students?
Focus relentlessly on your work, treat school like a full-time job, and don't be discouraged by perceived gates on LinkedIn; reach out to people, share progress openly, and look for opportunities to grow by engaging with industry professionals and taking advantage of hands-on projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highlander Podcast

What is Highlander Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on the outdoor product design and manufacturing world, tracing the evolution of brands, design education, and career pathways through candid interviews with industry practitioners and program alumni. Recurring threads include hands-on prototyping, mentorship, university-industry collaboration, supply-chain dynamics, and the interplay between design thinking and real-world production. Notable episodes center on the Outdoor Product Design & Development program, alumni career journeys, and leadership perspectives from major brands, offering hard-won lessons for designers, engineers, and product managers aiming to enter or advance in outdoor gear and apparel. The format habitually blends personal storytelling with practic... more

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4. Cassie Handzo
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7. Matt Fitzgerald
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