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This short promo video for the CNN “My Happy Place” series features one of Bill Weir’s (and Glen’s) happy places, Buckskin Gulch.

Elevate Society wrote a review of take less. do more., including a pretty detailed summary of main themes and points. In poking around the site there’s a lot of other resources that look pretty cool.

Article no. 6 in Glen’s series for his longtime friends at The Trails Magazine in Japan, talking about the design of the Silshelter, with some back-in-the-day pictures and stories.

Join host Andrew Jobling as he digs into the impacts of Glen’s parents’ divorce on his young life, and why spaghetti would often result in an upset stomach. We also talk about the importance of margin, the 1976 cross-country bicycle trip. You’ll see why Andrew feels like such a kindred spirit to me.

This might be my all-time favorite time on a podcast, and that’s a high bar, because I’m hiking with two hosts, and in regular touch with a couple more, and one is going to visit us in Bend. Hosts Wesley and Marie Black earned instant spots on The List through a rambling, super fun discussion.

Join host (and talented extemporaneous poet) Matt Gersper, a.k.a. Mr. Happy Living, as he and Glen talk about prison toothbrushes, seeking happiness, testing string cheese… and so much more.

Joint Esther Avant, host of the To Your Health podcast, for her discussion with Glen that touched on lessons from the trail on a Take Less Do More philosophy. We talk about how owning less = more freedom, more margin = more generosity, and worrying less = living more.

Join Daniela Stockfleth-Menis, host of Because Everyone Has a Story, as she and Glen chat about being a ‘free range kid’, nobless obligue, sewing as a basic life skill and practicing contentment with curiosity.

Host Mike Martin invited Glen to a Campfire Session, and they chatted about the themes of failure, perspective, and the application of wilderness lessons to everyday life. Mike also wrote a blog post reflecting on their discussion.

Join host Jake Bushman as he and Glen talk about living life fully in view of it’s fragility, the importance of building relationships, and being opportunistic when it comes to adventure planning.

Join podcast host Howard Fox as he and Glen have a wide-ranging discussion touching on a number of topics, including the key to intentional generosity, some timeless relationship advice, and an unconventional camping ritual.

Honored to be included in The Trek’s list of 8 Inspiring Books to Read Before Your Thru-Hike. There’s some great other titles there!

Article no. 4 in Glen’s series for his longtime friends at The Trails Magazine in Japan, talking about the design of the G4 pack, with some great old pictures and illustrations.

Join hosts Craig and Jenny as Glen shares about lessons learned from traveling lighter in the backcountry for more adventures on the trail, and for a better life beyond the trail.

Join host Marco Vig as he reveals to Glen that he has an old Gossamer Gear pack he has hiked half of the Appalachian Trail with, and they talk about accidentally founding Gossamer Gear, and how Francie never lets go of a friend.

Join Brad Hook as he and Glen discuss how simplicity can unlock creativity, curiosity and connection. The discussion includes memorable stories of generosity and gratitude, and includes practical tips for creating space for gratitude and curiosity every day.

Join Hike Strong host Marcus Shapiro for a discussion of the key takeaways from take less do more, touching on the power of meaningful relationships, Glen’s philosophy on ultralight backpacking, and some practical advice for reducing pack weight.

This Life & Work interview with Canvas Rebel covers how Glen ended up with a civil engineering career, and talks candidly about some of the challenges faced along the way.

Host Dylan Dodson has a wide-ranging discussion with Glen including the Gossamer Gear origin story, how Glen ended up washing dishes in retirement, the challenges of having a disabled child, growing up as free-range kids, severe trail mishaps, and much more.

Join Canadian host Teri Holland as she interviews Glen on her Success In Mind; Entrepreneur’s Self-Improvement Guide. They chat about how entrepreneurs can benefit from minimalism in some areas, as well as sawn-off toothbrushes, Francie’s fabric collection, and the one thing Glen would take to a deserted island.

“What feels the most refreshing – and strangely counter-cultural – is take less. do more.’s unapologetic earnestness.” Read the rest of Loren Drummond’s review, and think about subscribing to Trails Magazine.