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Glen Van Peski is the author of take less. do more. and the founder of Gossamer Gear.

Guest Links:

• GlenVanPeski.com

• take less. do more.

• Gossamer Gear

• Off Trail On Track (for those wanting to learn more about backpacking)

• Alpine Adventure Coaching (for those wanting to learn more about backpacking)

In this conversation, Glen Van Peski shares his unique journey from a successful engineering career to becoming a professional dishwasher, founding Gossamer gear, surviving a plane crash, and the loss of a child. Glen shares wisdom from his life in his book take less. do more. and his passion for ultra-light backpacking.

• 00:00 From Engineer to Dishwasher: A Unique Transition

• 05:36 The Passion for Backpacking: A Journey Begins

• 11:38 Creating Gossamer Gear: The Birth of a Business

• 17:44 Navigating Challenges: Balancing Work and Passion

• 23:50 Leading Outdoor Adventures: Sharing Experiences

• 29:29 Close Calls in the Wilderness: Lessons Learned

• 32:16 The Joy of Hiking and Backpacking

• 36:15 Navigating Life with a Disabled Child

• 40:33 A Gopher and a Faith Journey

• 47:24 Getting Started in Hiking and Backpacking

• 49:17 The Journey of Writing a Book

• 52:37 Reflections on Adventure and Future Plans