066: Don Bushey- How The Wilderness Exchange Unlimited in Denver came to life

In this episode Don Bushey tells us about this early days in outdoor retail at The Wilderness Exchange in Berkeley California and how it gave him the inspiration to launch a similar store in Denver, Colorado. We also talk about some of the changes to the outdoor business over the years and what it takes to compete in the current online environment. Facebook Twitter   Instagram The Outdoor Biz Podcast   patreon.com/theoutdoorbizpodcast   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes In this episode Don Bushey tells us about this early days in outdoor retail at The Wilderness Exchange in Berkeley California and how it gave him the inspiration to launch a similar store in Denver, Colorado. We also talk about some of the changes to the outdoor business over the years and what it takes to compete in the current online environment. First Exposure to the Outdoors It was as a kid growing up. I grew up in Michigan and we had a choice of several 200-300 foot tall hills which were augmented with trash. Actually a lot of the municipality would dump their trash on top. We actually had one hill called Mount Trashmore, so you know we did a lot of turns and we only had 300 feet to ski so we turned a lot. Things we talked about The Eastern Sierra REI Berkeley Mountain Hardwear Sierra Designs The North Face Bob Swanson Royal Robbins Wilderness Exchange Jerry Jordan Montbell Neptunes Bent Gate Planet Outdoors Friends of Berthoud Pass Other Outdoor Activities Climbing Skiing Surfing Favorite Books Hawaii by James Michener Best Gear Purchase under $100 Black Diamond Moji Power Station Connect with Don  email Website Facebook Welcome to a podcast dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts looking to elevate their outdoor careers while embracing the freedom and joy of outdoor adventure. We dive deep into outdoor recreation, adventure travel and outdoor activities, helping you find the best outdoor jobs that fit your ideal outdoor life. Whether you're seeking career growth or just more time to get outdoors, we've got you covered