July 21 - 25 2007: Uintas
Glen will be spending some quality trail time with a few select ultralight cottage industry friends.

July 11 - July 13, 2008: Introduction to Ultralight Backpacking Course, San Jacinto
Glen will be helping with an outing to teach the fundamentals of ultralight backpacking through www.wildernessoutings.com. Participants will receive instructional materials and a free copy of the Lighten Up! DVD. Wilderness Outings will provide dinners and breakfasts, tents and tarps, water treatment, and maps and compasses. GLEN WILL BE WITH THE GROUP ONLY FOR THE FIRST HALF DAY, GOING THROUGH GEAR.

May 30 - July 1, 2008: Introduction to Ultralight Backpacking Course, San Jacinto
Glen will be co-leading an outing to teach the fundamentals of ultralight backpacking through www.wildernessoutings.com. Participants will receive instructional materials, a free copy of the Lighten Up! DVD, and a chance for personal training with Glen on the trip. Wilderness Outings will provide dinners and breakfasts, tents and tarps, water treatment, and maps and compasses.

May 19 - 21, 2008: Adventure 16 Clinics on Packing Light
Glen will once again be bringing the wildly popular Packing Light clinics to an Adventure 16 store near you. Thrill to the critically-acclaimed short movie "Lighten Up! - An Ultralight Makeover"! The 1.5+ hour talks are held on weeknights, and will be given at each of the following Adventure 16 stores in Southern California. Glen will bring his personal gear, and will be available for questions. Get there early if you don't want to be standing! Prizes to be given away at every store, including a half-off coupon for a Wilderness Outings Ultralight Backpacking Trip!

May 16 - 18, 2008: Trail Days - Damascus, Virginia
Grant and Jeff will be exhibiting and selling the latest in Ultralight Gear from Gossamer Gear as well as old favorites. See the new one person, one pound tent, The One™, and (possibly) prototype versions of the upcoming pack, the Murmur, and some other prototype packs we've been playing around with. We'll also have the new Shoulder Strap Pocket and Pack Cover to show off as well. For more info: http://www.traildays.info

April 25 - 27, 2008: Annual Day Zero PCT Kickoff - Lake Morena Campground, San Diego
Glen will be exhibiting and selling the latest in Ultralight Gear from Gossamer Gear as well as old favorites. See the new one person, one pound tent, The One™, and prototype versions of the upcoming pack, the Murmur. The 10th Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff (ADZPCTKO) is a great opportunity for PCT hikers and/or future hikers to pick up tips from those who have gone before and see all the latest ultralight gear. For more info: www.siechert.org/adz

April 10 - 16, 2008: Hiking on the AT
Glen will be joining Strider and gang on their AT hike for a walk through the Great Smokey Mountain National Park.

March 31 - April 2, 2008: Hiking on the PCT Section A
Glen and his buddy Read will be joining GG customer and ultralight hiking evangelist Paul Cronshaw on part of his Section A hike. Trip Photos

March 8, 2008: American Pilgrims on the Camino Annual Meeting - Santa Barbara
Glen has been asked to present a talk on Packing Light for American pilgrims planning on walking the Camino in Spain. He will be presenting a program tailored to walking the Camino, including a sub-6 lb gear list. For more info: http://www.americanpilgrims.com/events/events_national.html

September 2007: Crestone Needle
Jeff and friends will be climbing and fishing in the South Colony Lakes high among the Crestone group of 14'ers in the Sangre de Cristo range in Colorado. Trip Photos

September 2007: Zion National Park & Escalante National Monument
Grant and friends will be spending time sloshing through the Narrows in Zion National Park and kicking back in Escalante National Monument. Several Mariposa-series packs and a few shelters were put through their paces. Trip Photos

September 2007: Tahoe Rim Trail
Glen will be spending some quality trail time with a few select ultralight cottage industry friends.

August 4 - 11, 2007: Hawaii
In between attending a friends wedding, hopefully some warm humid gear testing by Glen.

June 18 - 22, 2007: Orcus Island
Glen and Francie will include some day hiking in the Pacific Northwest.

May 18 - 20, 2007: Trail Days - Damascus, Virginia
Jeff will be exhibiting and selling the latest in Ultralight Gear from Gossamer Gear as well as old favorites. See the recently updated Mariposa and Mariposa Plus and the new Miniposa, a smaller version of the Mariposa standard. We'll hopefully have some new accessories to show off as well. Trip Photos
For more info: http://www.traildays.info

April 30 - May 4, 2007: Pacific Crest Trail - SoCal
Glen will be hiking with Strider and friends.

April 27 - 28, 2007: Annual Day Zero PCT Kickoff - Lake Morena Campground, San Diego
Glen and Grant will be exhibiting and selling the latest in Ultralight Gear from Gossamer Gear as well as old favorites. See the recently updated Mariposa and Mariposa Plus and the new Miniposa, a smaller version of the Mariposa standard. We'll hopefully have some new accessories to show off as well. The 9th Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff (ADZPCTKO) is a great opportunity for PCT hikers or future hikers to pick up tips from those who have gone before you or are going with you. For more info: www.siechert.org/adz

April 10-12, 2007: Adventure 16 Stores
Glen will be giving a short PCTA presentation at the Mt. Whitney clinics at the San Diego Adventure 16 stores.

April 7 - 10, 2007: Pacific Crest Trail - SoCal
Glen will be hiking with Strider and friends, Soledad Canyon to Tehachapi.

March 24, 2007: PCTA Trail Fest - Seattle
Glen will be giving a talk on his sub-3 trip at the Pacific Crest Trail Association Trail Fest, and will visit with manufacturers. www.pcta.org/meetover2006.asp

March 7, 2007: Portland, Oregon
Business trip to check out new materials and fasteners and to talk to suppliers.

February 22-25, 2007: Big Bend National Park - Texas
Gear testing trip to Big Bend to check out the new Mariposa Plus, a prototype of our new trekking poles and other assorted new gear. Trip Photos

January 13 - 15, 2007: San Rafael Wilderness - California
Glen accepts an invite from longtime customers Rik Christensen and Paul Cronshaw to hike in their backcountry above Santa Barbara. Trip Photos

October 20, 2006: Pacific Crest Trail - Mexican border
Glen will greet SOBO thru-hikers Francis and Maiu at the completion of their hike.

October 13 - 15, 2006: Pacific Crest Trail - Idylwild
Glen will meet up with sponsored SOBO thru-hikers Francis and Maiu.

October 6 - 8, 2006: Austin, Texas
Glen and Grant having business meetings, design confab.

September 1 - 15, 2006: Pacific Crest Trail - Oregon
Glen will be on the Pacific Crest Trail in new territory for him, the state of Oregon. Trip Photos

August 26 - September 2, 2006: Colorado
Grant will be hiking in Colorado, testing the new two piece Lightreks and further testing the Miniposa as well as other Gossamer Gear.

August 10 - 13, 2006: Salt Lake City, Utah
Grant will be at Outdoor Retailers, meeting and greeting, and soaking it all in.

August 10 - 13, 2006: Golden, Colorado
Glen's in town for meetings, family reunion, and some walking.

August 1 - 10, 2006: Gear testing - Kona, Hawaii
Yeah, it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it... Glen will be testing out some gear in tropical conditions.

August 1 - 7, 2006: Pacific Crest Trail
Grant will be heading north from Snoqualamie Pass on the PCT.

July 28 - August 1, 2006: Pacific Northwest
Grant will be meeting with some suppliers and partners regarding new products, checking in with some customers and doing some gear testing.

July 11 - 17, 2006: Pacific Northwest
Glen will be meeting with some suppliers regarding new products.

June 15 - 18, 2006: Pacific Crest Trail - Section E
Not generally considered the prime season to hike the Mojave Desert, but Glen's got a few days free, and Section E is about the only part of the Pacific Crest Trail south of Sonora Pass that he's missing. Base load won't be too light due to testing new prototype stuff, and then he'll be adding a ton of water... Trip Photos

June 2 - 4, 2006: Gossamer Gear Board Meeting - Austin, Texas
Board meeting to review results, discuss which new projects to focus on for the coming year, some playing with new gear, and of course some hiking.

May 19-21, 2006:Trail Days - Damascus, Virginia
Grant will be exhibiting and selling the latest in Ultralight Gear from Gossamer Gear as well as old favorites. See the new Mariposa Plus, which features the original Mariposa constructed with 2.2 oz. ripstop nylon. Also see the new Squall Classic, a 25 oz. fully enclosed 2 person shelter based on the original Squall Tarptent design from Henry Shires.
For more info: http://www.traildays.info

May 1 - 10, 2006: Adventure 16 Clinics on Packing Light
Glen will once again be bringing the wildly popular Packing Light clinics to an Adventure 16 store near you. Thrill to the critically-acclaimed short movie "Lighten Up! - An Ultralight Makeover"! The 1.5+ hour talks are held on weeknights, and will be given at each of the following Adventure 16 stores in Southern California. Glen will bring his personal gear, and will be available for questions. Get there early if you don't want to be standing! Prizes to be given away at every store!

April 28 - 29, 2006: Annual Day Zero PCT Kickoff - Lake Morena Campground, San Diego
The 8th Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff Party(ADZPCTKOP) is a great opportunity for PCT hikers or future hikers to pick up tips from those who have gone before you, or are going with you. For more info: www.siechert.org/adz

April 1 - 2, 2006: PCTA Board Meeting, Riverside, California

March 31, 2006: PCTA Trail Fest, Riverside, California

January 20 - 22, 2006: PCTA Board Meeting, Portland Oregon

December 17 - 21, 2005: GOSSAMER GEAR OFFICES CLOSED
The Gossamer Gear staff will be doing some gear testing in Mammoth Lakes, California, and enjoying some down time to recharge for the next year.

December 2 - 4, 2005: Backpacking in Big Bend, Texas
Glen's first trip to Big Bend, will be testing out some new gear ideas. Trip Photos

November 4 - 6, 2005: PCTA Workshop and Board Meeting in Valencia, California

August 26 - 28, 2005: Introduction to Ultralight Backpacking Course, San Jacinto
Glen will be co-leading an outing to teach the fundamentals of ultralight backpacking through www.wildernessoutings.com, formerly associated with Adventure 16. Participants will receive instructional materials, personal training, and a link to the trip photo album. Wilderness Outings will provide a dinner and breakfast, tents and tarps, water treatment, and maps and compasses.

August 11 - 14, 2005: Outdoor Retailer's Show, Utah
Gossamer Gear will be sharing booth space with other cottage manufacturers at OR. Glen will also be helping man the PCTA information booth, and circulating with outdoor industry leaders to forge partnerships to promote and protect the Pacific Crest Trail.

August 1 - 5, 2005: Gossamer Gear corporate retreat, Orcas Island
The Gossamer Gear staff will be enjoying a working retreat on Orcas Island, Washington, and the Gossamer Gear offices will be closed. If you need something in a hurry, order it before this week, please.

July 16, 2005: CDTA Trail Fest, Keystone Colorado
Glen will again be joining Dimitri "Coup" Coupounas (Golite co-founder) and Ryan Jordan (BackpackingLight) for an on-trail ultralight clinic at the Continental Divide Trail Alliance 10-yr. anniversary celebration in Keystone Colorado. The ultralight clinic is first thing in the morning, after that Glen will likely be hanging around the Golite booth area. Glen will also combine some PCTA Board business meetings while in the Boulder area.

July 21 - 24, 2005: Advanced Ultralight Backpacking Course, Sequoia-Kings Canyon
Glen will be heading up an Advanced Ultralight Backpacking Course through www.wildernessoutings.com, formerly associated with Adventure 16. Hone your ultralight backpacking skills, learn new tricks, try out different gear and techniques in the incomparable Sierra Nevada. Wilderness Outings will provide a dinner and breakfast, tents and tarps, water treatment, and maps and compasses. This will be a great trip through some gorgeous territory, either on-trail or cross-country depending on the final makeup of the group. This trip is expected to fill, so register early!

July 8 - 10, 2005: PCTA Board Meeting in Seattle

June 11 - 18, 2005: Backpacking on the PCT
Glen will be doing some "mop-up" on a missing (for him, that is) section of the PCT with his longtime friend and hiking buddy Read "Speeder" Miller. The plan is to start with Section E (Agua Dulce to Tehachapi - probably southbound), then look at continuing north of there, and/or doing Mt. Baden-Powell. Glen's goal is to be carrying a sub-four pound base pack weight.

May 28 - 30, 2005: Introduction to Ultralight Backpacking Course, San Jacinto
Glen will be co-leading an outing to teach the fundamentals of ultralight backpacking through www.wildernessoutings.com, formerly associated with Adventure 16. Participants will receive instructional materials, personal training, and a link to the trip photo album. Wilderness Outings will provide a dinner and breakfast, tents and tarps, water treatment, and maps and compasses.

May 23 - 26, 2005: Adventure 16 Clinics on Packing Light
Glen has been invited to bring the extremely popular Packing Light clinics back to Adventure 16, now featuring the widely-acclaimed short movie "Lighten Up! - An Ultralight Makeover"! The 1.5+ hour talks are held on weeknights, and will be given at each of the following Adventure 16 stores in Southern California. Prizes to be given away at every store, including a Bear Vault bear canister, and a transferable $50 certificate for any Wilderness Outings backpacking trip!

May 14 - 15, 2005: Trail Days - Damascus, Virginia EAST COAST APPEARANCE!
Glen joins Ultra-light giants Dimitri Coupounas (Golite founder), Ryan Jordan (BackpackingLight) and Brian Robinson for two sessions of an interactive 3.4 mile out-and-back hike on the AT with trail discussions and mid-trail clinic. Meet 9:00 a.m. either day at the Golite booth. In-between times, Glen will either be roaming, or hanging out at the BackpackingLight booth to help out.

April 22 - 23, 2005: Annual Day Zero PCT Kickoff - Lake Morena Campground, San Diego
The 7th Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff Party(ADZPCTKOP) is a great opportunity for PCT hikers or future hikers to pick up tips from those who have gone before you, or are going with you. Glen "Homemade" Van Peski is expected to again help Read "Speeder" Miller run the G-FORCE (Gear FOR Cruising Effortlessly) contest. Gossamer Gear will have a vendor table. For more info: www.siechert.org/adz

April 12, 2005: Climbing Mt. Whitney, San Diego Adventure 16
Glen will be giving a brief presentation about the PCT and the work of the PCTA at the presentation on climbing Mt. Whitney. Happy Hour hosted by Royal Robbins - great eats.

April 11, 2005: Climbing Mt. Whitney, Solana Beach Adventure 16
Glen will be giving a brief presentation about the PCT and the work of the PCTA at the presentation on climbing Mt. Whitney. Happy Hour hosted by Royal Robbins - great eats.

April 8 - 9, 2005: The Pacific Crest Trail Association Annual Meeting and Trail Fest, Sacramento
www.pcta.org/meetover.asp Besides attending Board meetings and workshops, Glen will be presenting a clinic on Packing Light, featuring the premier screening of "Lighten Up!", a DVD chronicle of an ultralight makeover. Gossamer Gear will have a vendors table, and is donating the Grand Prize for the raffle drawing - a complete ultralight kit, with the "Big Three" (Shelter, Sleeping Bag and Pack) weighing under 2 pounds! Total retail value over $1,000!

April 7, 2005: Climbing Mt. Whitney, Oceanside Adventure 16
Glen will be giving a brief presentation about the PCT and the work of the PCTA at the presentation on climbing Mt. Whitney. Happy Hour hosted by Royal Robbins - great eats.

September 19 - 25, 2004: Backpacking in the Beartooth Range, Montana
A romp in the Beartooths with the BPL Tetons gang. Trip photos

August 28 - 29, 2004: Introduction to Ultralight Backpacking Course, San Jacinto
Glen will be co-leading an outing to teach the fundamentals of ultralight backpacking through www.wildernessoutings.com, formerly associated with Adventure 16. Participants will receive instructional materials, personal training, and a link to the trip photo album. Wilderness Outings will provide a dinner and breakfast, tents and tarps, water treatment, and maps and compasses.

August 9 - 14, 2004: Western Massachusetts
The family will be heading back East for the 70th birthday week of Glen's mom Claire.

August 5 - 8, 2004: Advanced Ultralight Backpacking Course, Sequoia-Kings Canyon
Glen will be heading up an Advanced Ultralight Backpacking Course through www.wildernessoutings.com, formerly associated with Adventure 16. Hone your ultralight backpacking skills, learn new tricks, try out different gear and techniques in the incomparable Sierra Nevada. Wilderness Outings will provide a dinner and breakfast, tents and tarps, water treatment, and maps and compasses.

June 5 - 6, 2004: Introduction to Ultralight Backpacking Course, San Jacinto
Glen will be co-leading an outing to teach the fundamentals of ultralight backpacking through www.wildernessoutings.com, formerly associated with Adventure 16. Participants will receive instructional materials, personal training, and a link to the trip photo album. Wilderness Outings will provide a dinner and breakfast, tents and tarps, water treatment, and maps and compasses.

May 14 - 16, 2004: Filming "Ultralight Extreme Makeover", San Jacinto
Teaming with Justin Gunn and his production team to film an Ultralight Makeover trip. Subject Jackie Paulson will hike the first day with her standard gear. The NEXT day, she will "meet" her new gear and hike with it for the rest of the trip. The film will chronicle the process of converting Jackie to ultralight, focus on the gear and the techniques, and serve as an entertaining primer for others.

May, 2004: Backpacking on the PCT - TBD
Hiking with longtime friend Read "Death March" Miller, testing out how his back has recovered from surgery.

April 23 - 25, 2004: Annual Day Zero PCT Kickoff - Lake Morena Campground, San Diego
The 6th Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff Party(ADZPCTKOP) is a great opportunity for PCT hikers or future hikers to pick up tips from those who have gone before you, or are going with you. Glen "Homemade" Van Peski is expected to again run the G-FORCE (Gear FOR Cruising Effortlessly) contest. For more info: www.siechert.org/adz

April 14, 2004: The Pacific Crest Trail at Adventure 16 in Oceanside
As a Board member of the Pacific Crest Trail Association (www.pcta.org), Glen will be on hand to talk about the PCT, some of the challenges facing the trail, and how people can help to save this unique world-class resource.

April 13, 2004: The Pacific Crest Trail at Adventure 16 in Solana Beach
As a Board member of the Pacific Crest Trail Association (www.pcta.org), Glen will be on hand to talk about the PCT, some of the challenges facing the trail, and how people can help to save this unique world-class resource.

April 12, 2004: The Pacific Crest Trail at Adventure 16 in San Diego
As a Board member of the Pacific Crest Trail Association (www.pcta.org), Glen will be on hand to talk about the PCT, some of the challenges facing the trail, and how people can help to save this unique world-class resource.

April 2 - 5, 2004: The Pacific Crest Trail Association Annual Meeting and Trail Fest, Sacramento
www.pcta.org/meet_over.asp

March 6 - 7, 2004: Ultralight Backpacking Clinic in Bishop, California
Glen is teaming up with Ryan Jordan of backpackinglight.com/ to present a clinic on ultralight backpacking, sponsored by the Inyo County Search and Rescue..

February 27, 2004: Backpacking on the PCT - San Gorgonio Pass to Onyx Peak
Hiking with friends Mike Maurer and Robert Burroughs, knocking off part of Section C that Mike hasn't done yet. Trip photos

February 18, 2004: Ultralight Backpacking at REI San Diego
REI employee Eric Lee will be presenting a clinic on ultralight backpacking. Glen will be attending as the Ultralight Backpacking Program Coordinator for www.wildernessoutings.com, the preferred provider for REI, to introduce and answer any questions about the Ultralight Backpacking trips being offered this year.

February 7 - 8, 2004: Backpacking on the PCT - Warner Springs to Palm-to-Pines Hwy
Hiking with friend Mike Maurer, quite an accomplished seamster and gear designer in his own right, knocking off part of Section B that Mike hasn't done yet, testing some new equipment. Trip Photos

January 16 - 18, 2004: PCTA Board Meeting in San Diego

November 22 - 23, 2003: Introduction to Ultralight Backpacking Course, Joshua Tree
Glen will be co-leading an outing to teach the fundamentals of ultralight backpacking through www.wildernessoutings.com, formerly associated with Adventure 16. Participants will receive instructional materials, personal training, and a link to the trip photo album. Wilderness Outings will provide a dinner and breakfast, tents and tarps, water treatment, and maps and compasses.

October 24 - 26, 2003: PCTA Board Meeting, Portland

October 10 - 12, 2003: ALDHA Gathering - Dartmouth College, New Hampshire
John O has twisted Glen's arm to give a "Packing Light" class. For more info: www.aldha.org

October 8 - 10, 2003: Hiking on the Appalachian Trail
Glen will be hiking on the AT with longtime GVP Gear customer and personal inspiration Larry McDuff. We'll be hiking from Glencliff NH to Hanover, the site of the Gathering. Trip Photos

September 12 - 19, 2003: Backpacking in the Wind Rivers Range, Wyoming
A new traverse of the Wind Rivers Range with Ryan Jordan of backpackinglight.com and "Adventure Alan" Dixon. ftp.backpackinglight.com/galleries/Winds03/index.html

September 4 - 7, 2003: PCTA Strategic Planning Retreat - Lake Tahoe

Aug. 26 - 28, 2003: Adventure 16 Clinics on Packing Light
Glen is bringing back the extremely popular Packing Light clinics at Adventure 16, now in Powerpoint! The 1+ hour talks are held on weeknights, and will be given at each of the following Adventure 16 stores in Southern California. Prizes to be given away at every store!

August 16 - 17, 2003: Beginning Backpacking Course, San Jacinto
Course is offered through www.wildernessoutings.com, Glen will be assisting the leader and providing some 'bonus' content on ultralight backpacking. Trip Photos

July 28 - August 8, 2003: Orcas Island
Friends are staying at the house, but they won't be shipping out packs...

June 16 - 24, 2003: Hawaii
Friends are staying at the house, but they won't be shipping out packs...

May 24 - 26, 2003: Backpacking on the PCT in Section D - Mill Creek Summit to Saufley's Hiker Heaven
Glen's 13-yr. old son Grant has taken a renewed interest in backpacking after hanging out with the thru-hikers at the house before the kickoff. Grant will be sporting his custom red, white and blue G5 testing some new design features. Trip Photos

May 9 - 11, 2003: PCTA Board Meeting in San Diego
May see if any Board members are up for a day or two on the trail either side of the scheduled meetings.

April 25 - 26, 2003: Annual Day Zero PCT Kickoff - Lake Morena Campground, San Diego
The 5th Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kickoff Party(ADZPCTKOP) is a great opportunity for PCT hikers or future hikers to pick up tips from those who have gone before you, or are going with you. Glen "Homemade" Van Peski is expected to again participate as a judge in the 3rd Annual Great Pacific Long Distance Hiking Gadget and Invention Revue (AGPLDHG&IR). For more info: www.siechert.org/adz/

April 24, 2003: GVP Gear Pre-ADZPCTKO Barbeque (GVPGPADZPCTKOBBQ)
Glen has invited a few GVP Gear customers who are setting out on the PCT this year to camp out in his yard for the day or two prior to the Kickoff, and with his long-suffering and good-natured wife Francie will be hosting a "night before" BBQ. On Friday, Glen will drive everyone down with him to the Kickoff.

April 17 - 23, 2003: Family skiing trip to Lake Tahoe
The thru-hikers are in charge of the house while we're gone, but they'll be making last-minute arrangements and lolling in the hot tub, so no packs will be mailed out this week.

March 27 - April 5, 2003: Backpacking on the PCT - Big Bear to Agua Dulce
Another trip with Read Miller, so this was long hiking days, through Sections C, and D. Total mileage was 176 miles in 6 trail days. Trip Photos

March 18, 2003: Wilderness Basics Course
7:55 p.m. The Wilderness Basics Course is a 10-week course held at the Scottish Rite Center in San Diego. Glen will be presenting a brief segment on ultralight packing. The class is held on Tuesday nights and is typically attended by 225 to 300 adult students per year. It runs from the end of January through March. For more course info: call Arleen Tavernier at 858-581-2707

March 8 - 9, 2003: Backpacking on the PCT - Chihuahua Valley Road to Palm-to-Pines Hwy
Pluggin' away at the PCT, knocked off his missing part of Section B, with his longtime hiking buddy Read Miller, with special guests professional photographers Robert Burroughs and Earl Cryer.

February 22 - 23, 2003: Backpacking on the PCT - Pioneer Mail to Hwy 78
Tentatively planning to do this piece either as a day hike, or as an easy weekend shakedown with a friend planning to thru-hike the PCT this year.

February 10, 2003: Packing Light segment at the North County Wilderness Basics Course(Rancho Bernardo)
7:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Center, 18402 West Bernardo Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Call David Butler for more information (760)489-8842

Feb. 1, 2003: Pacific Crest Trail Association Annual Meeting
Internationally famous mountaineer and adventurer Jim Whittaker will be the featured speaker. During the day, there will be a variety of trail classes, including a session on "Packing Light" by Glen.

Jan. 16 - 19, 2003: Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) by Adventure Risk Management
For more info: www.advnetureriskmanagement.com

January 9, 2003:Packing Light talk at PCT Section Chapter

Oct. 13 - 19, 2002:Grand Canyon Backpack Trip
Glen had a fantastic trip with long time Grand Canyon aficionados Van Lynch and Karl von Schlieder on a trip down Tapeats Canyon. Van is moving down the ultralight path... we're working on Karl.
Trip Photos

Oct. 4 - 6, 2002: ALDHA-West Gathering - Lake Wenatchee, Washington State
Glen attended the American Long Distance Hikers Association West Gathering this year, had a great time meeting personal hero Brian Frankle in person, tons of other great people. It was a treat rooming with Brian and Roy Robinson. Slides of the CDT were stunning. For more info: www.aldhawest.org