Glen Van Peski
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Glen Van Peski

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Glen Van Peski is known by the trail name “Legend” for his legendary contributions to the backpacking community. A native Californian, Van Peski grew up in the western outdoors, and when his oldest son joined Scouts, he led the Troop’s backpacking program. Through those experiences, he became intrigued by lightweight backpacking. He started sewing his own gear and eventually started his own company, manufacturing ultralight backpacking equipment. Glen and his company Gossamer Gear have been featured in Backpacker, Outside, and National Geographic Adventure magazines, and the New York Times. Van Peski is an internationally sought-after speaker known for his inspiring, humorous, information-packed presentations. He has hiked most of the Pacific Crest Trail, has wandered the backcountry in Japan and Europe, and bikepacked on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. He lives in Bend, Oregon with Francie, his wife of over forty years, and is the father to two grown sons.
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    • Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker
    • Written by: Glen Van Peski
    • Narrated by: Andrew Rowe
    • Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 2024-04-03
    • Language: English
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