Gregg Dunham - Bikepacking, The Art of Play, and Uncovering Adventure that's Hidden in Plain Sight

In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with filmmaker and ultra-endurance cyclist Gregg Dunham. After rediscovering his love for cycling at the age of 30, Gregg has overcome the challenges of spina bifida to compete in some of the toughest bikepacking events across the western U.S., including the Colorado Trail Race and the Arizona Trail Race. He is also the co-creator of Escape LA, a 300-mile route with 41,000 feet of climbing. His new documentary, Hidden in Plain Sight, chronicles the transformative two-day bikepacking expedition of a diverse group of adventurers through the Santa Monica Mountains. The episode touches on the importance of play in adulthood, looking for adventure in your own backyard, chasing big goals, and friendship.

Trailer for Hidden in Plain Sight - https://vimeo.com/1006422271

Connect with Gregg Dunham:
Instagram - @gregg_sees_the_world
Website - greggseestheworld.com
Escape LA - www.labikepackingsucks.com

NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:

5:18 Welcome, Gregg Dunham!

13:15 The creation of the 120 mile backpacking trail

22:10 History of the Chumash people and the importance of connection

28:04 Unique challenges Gregg has faced with spina bifida and advice for facing challenges

38:15 Importance of play and tapping into your inner child

48:45 The high that is "more permanent than a scar"

57:45 Why the film focused on the group dynamic over solo adventuring

1:04:20 When and how to watch Hidden in Plain Sight

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 5:18 Welcome, Gregg Dunham!
• 6:35 The origin story of Hidden in Plain Sight
• 11:30 How Gregg's film is already inspiring
• 13:15 The creation of the 120 mile backpacking trail
• 17:28 Logistics of the camera crew on trail
• 22:10 History of the Chumash people and the importance of connection
• 28:04 Unique challenges Gregg has faced with spina bifida and advice for facing challenges
• 38:15 Importance of play and tapping into your inner child
• 48:45 The high that is "more permanent than a scar"
• 57:45 Why the film focused on the group dynamic over solo adventuring
• 1:01:50 Look into your own backyard for beauty and adventure
• 1:04:20 When and how to watch Hidden in Plain Sight
• 1:06:45 Gregg's final thoughts