Press
Glen Van Peski and the company he founded, Gossamer Gear, have been the subject of articles in the New York Times, Outside Magazine, and a variety of other publications in the U.S. and abroad.
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Tune in to host Bob Cartwright as he and Glen discuss the changes since Bob last interviewed Glen over a decade ago, the aspects of bicycle touring that are different from backpacking, and the importance of intentional generosity in life.
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Join Leadership Coach (not to mention backpacker, and Ironman triathlete) Teri Schmidt, Founder and CEO of Strong Leaders Serve, as she and Glen talk about the leadership lessons from his book take less. do more. Find out what running out of food on the PCT teaches us about leadership.
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Sit down with host Trevor Carlson as he chats with Glen about stovetop coffee roasting, surviving a plane crash, and building a thriving business without sacrificing joy.
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Greg Voisen, the host of Inside Personal Growth (and, weirdly enough, fellow member with Glen back in the day in Vista Sunrise Toastmasters), chats with Glen about the technical aspects of gear design, and lessons from the wilderness for our everyday lives.
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Join host Joey “The BROfessor” for a live romp touching on Glen’s recent Iceland trip, travel in @WallyRevel, foreign languages, how Glen’s book brought Joey’s wife to tears, roasting coffee, baking sourdough, Ocean Rolls, and faith.
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Join Mason Gravely, host and owner of Adventure Sports Podcast in a rollicking interview with Glen on a wide range of topics, centered around, as you might expect, ultralight backpacking.
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Join Outdoor Minimalist host Meg Carney as she discusses with Glen how minimalism can simplify your journey and enhance your focus on what truly matters, the impact of practicing generosity in small, meaningful ways, the benefits of cultivating a heart of gratitude, and how embracing curiosity can push us beyond our comfort zones.
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Gossamer Gear’s Light Feet Blog kicks off its Backpacking Baseweight series through a discussion with Gossamer Gear Founder Glen Van Peski. The interview covers a baseweight as low as 2.89 pounds, what luxury items Glen takes, and how people can get started on lowering their own base pack weight.
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Join Founder and CEO of the CEO Experience Ken Gosnell as he and Glen discuss overcoming setbacks, developing into a better human, and the role of faith in business.
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Book Review: Check out this episode where Papa Bear fixes his bike brakes, and reviews take less. do more.
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Glen joins host Angie Miller in a discussion of how when you carry less weight, both physically and metaphorically, you have greater freedom and energy to appreciate the journey.
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Mom, military wife, and beauty pageant survivor Shannon Leyko and Glen discuss lessons learned in generosity from ultralight backpacking…
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Join host Renee Benes as she and Glen discuss life lessons from Glen’s outdoor adventures, the beauty of nature, letting go when it comes to parenthood, and choosing a life where our possessions don’t take top priority.
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Join host Jason Milligan as he visits Glen in Bend and they talk about a long-ago cross-country bicycle trip, the grim realities of managing two businesses and a family, the experienced of becoming a published author, the challenges of creating your own gear, and the rewards of being a part-time dishwasher. Bonus discussion of Glen’s tattoo list.
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Join Triple-Crowner host Carol ‘Cheer’ Coyne as she and Glen talk about his top tips to go ultralight (including details on a 2-lb base weight), the origins story of Gossamer Gear, and key teachings from his book take less. do more.
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Join host Janell Rardon as she and Glen talk about… almost everything except ultralight backpacking! Okay, maybe a little about ultralight backpacking, but more about unpacking the burdens of life.
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In this episode, Becky talks to Glen Van Peski—Ultralight Backpacker, Founder of Gossamer Gear, and Author of take less. do more.—and Jeevan Sivasubramaniam—Managing Director of Editorial at Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Listen as Glen and Jeevan share their insights on who to ask for book endorsements, the impact of endorsements on book sales, how to ask for endorsements, and the ideal number of endorsements an author should strive for.
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Catch Nathan Pipenberg’s review of Glen’s book take less. do more. in Backpacker Magazine.
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The Light Feet blog interviews Glen about his book take less. do more., discussing the inspiration to write the book, and what take less do more means to him.
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Join host Richard Campbell as he talks with Glen about his book take less. do more., the value of time spent outdoors, and related topics…
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Tune in to host Bob Cartwright as he and Glen discuss the changes since Bob last interviewed Glen over a decade ago, the aspects of bicycle touring that are different from backpacking, and the importance of intentional generosity in life.
-
Join Leadership Coach (not to mention backpacker, and Ironman triathlete) Teri Schmidt, Founder and CEO of Strong Leaders Serve, as she and Glen talk about the leadership lessons from his book take less. do more. Find out what running out of food on the PCT teaches us about leadership.
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Sit down with host Trevor Carlson as he chats with Glen about stovetop coffee roasting, surviving a plane crash, and building a thriving business without sacrificing joy.
-
Greg Voisen, the host of Inside Personal Growth (and, weirdly enough, fellow member with Glen back in the day in Vista Sunrise Toastmasters), chats with Glen about the technical aspects of gear design, and lessons from the wilderness for our everyday lives.
-
Join host Joey “The BROfessor” for a live romp touching on Glen’s recent Iceland trip, travel in @WallyRevel, foreign languages, how Glen’s book brought Joey’s wife to tears, roasting coffee, baking sourdough, Ocean Rolls, and faith.
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Join Mason Gravely, host and owner of Adventure Sports Podcast in a rollicking interview with Glen on a wide range of topics, centered around, as you might expect, ultralight backpacking.
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Join Outdoor Minimalist host Meg Carney as she discusses with Glen how minimalism can simplify your journey and enhance your focus on what truly matters, the impact of practicing generosity in small, meaningful ways, the benefits of cultivating a heart of gratitude, and how embracing curiosity can push us beyond our comfort zones.
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Gossamer Gear’s Light Feet Blog kicks off its Backpacking Baseweight series through a discussion with Gossamer Gear Founder Glen Van Peski. The interview covers a baseweight as low as 2.89 pounds, what luxury items Glen takes, and how people can get started on lowering their own base pack weight.
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Join Founder and CEO of the CEO Experience Ken Gosnell as he and Glen discuss overcoming setbacks, developing into a better human, and the role of faith in business.
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Book Review: Check out this episode where Papa Bear fixes his bike brakes, and reviews take less. do more.
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Glen joins host Angie Miller in a discussion of how when you carry less weight, both physically and metaphorically, you have greater freedom and energy to appreciate the journey.
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Mom, military wife, and beauty pageant survivor Shannon Leyko and Glen discuss lessons learned in generosity from ultralight backpacking…
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Join host Renee Benes as she and Glen discuss life lessons from Glen’s outdoor adventures, the beauty of nature, letting go when it comes to parenthood, and choosing a life where our possessions don’t take top priority.
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Join host Jason Milligan as he visits Glen in Bend and they talk about a long-ago cross-country bicycle trip, the grim realities of managing two businesses and a family, the experienced of becoming a published author, the challenges of creating your own gear, and the rewards of being a part-time dishwasher. Bonus discussion of Glen’s tattoo list.
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Join Triple-Crowner host Carol ‘Cheer’ Coyne as she and Glen talk about his top tips to go ultralight (including details on a 2-lb base weight), the origins story of Gossamer Gear, and key teachings from his book take less. do more.
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Join host Janell Rardon as she and Glen talk about… almost everything except ultralight backpacking! Okay, maybe a little about ultralight backpacking, but more about unpacking the burdens of life.
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In this episode, Becky talks to Glen Van Peski—Ultralight Backpacker, Founder of Gossamer Gear, and Author of take less. do more.—and Jeevan Sivasubramaniam—Managing Director of Editorial at Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Listen as Glen and Jeevan share their insights on who to ask for book endorsements, the impact of endorsements on book sales, how to ask for endorsements, and the ideal number of endorsements an author should strive for.
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Catch Nathan Pipenberg’s review of Glen’s book take less. do more. in Backpacker Magazine.
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The Light Feet blog interviews Glen about his book take less. do more., discussing the inspiration to write the book, and what take less do more means to him.
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Join host Richard Campbell as he talks with Glen about his book take less. do more., the value of time spent outdoors, and related topics…