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Posted: 2/2/2024 11:43:11 PM EDT
The APC activities are interesting. Anyone want to get together this spring and ruck some flattish trails? I’m thinking the Rome-Syracuse-Watertown region.
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Posted: 2/3/2024 10:04:08 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By ADKRebel: The APC activities are interesting. Anyone want to get together this spring and ruck some flattish trails? I’m thinking the Rome-Syracuse-Watertown region. @MikeyCNY I'm in.. like I said via text my phone autocorrected to "tucking" - I can assure you I'm not into that. |
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Posted: 2/3/2024 10:27:05 AM EDT
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Lots of great areas on Tug Hill, but muddy and make sure you don’t coincide with SNERT. I always wanted to poke around salmon river upstream but never any time.
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Posted: 2/3/2024 10:28:58 AM EDT
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I wish I had time to commit to it.
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Posted: 2/3/2024 10:58:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikeyCNY: I'm in.. like I said via text my phone autocorrected to "tucking" - I can assure you I'm not into that. 
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Posted: 2/3/2024 11:06:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ciraxis: I wish I had time to commit to it. Nobody ever spends the twilight of their life wishing they spent more time at work. |
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Posted: 2/3/2024 11:41:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ciraxis: I wish I had time to commit to it. I hear you - I usually do 4-5 mile solo rucks every other day after work - takes me a little over an hour, then a quick shower and I'm eating dinner at 6pm. On the weekend I try to do a longer one if I'm up for it, but does eat up most of the afternoon. We could aim for one group ruck a month. I do mostly flat solo rucking but I need to learn to slow my pace - after 5-6 miles I feel too run down. |
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Posted: 2/3/2024 11:46:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ADKRebel: Nobody ever spends the twilight of their life wishing they spent more time at work. All my free time outside of work is spent dealing with kids. |
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Posted: 2/3/2024 12:56:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ciraxis: All my free time outside of work is spent dealing with kids. I hear ya. Family first. But it’s funny; all my free time AT work is spent dealing with kids. 
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Posted: 2/3/2024 4:37:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ADKRebel: I hear ya. Family first. But it’s funny; all my free time AT work is spent dealing with kids. Believe me man, I do like doing stuff with you guys, free time is just tough lately |
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Posted: 2/3/2024 10:55:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ciraxis: Believe me man, I do like doing stuff with you guys, free time is just tough lately You’ll get past that some day. Don’t hurry- enjoy it. |
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Posted: 2/4/2024 5:33:11 PM EDT
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I am interested. In the Albany area but willing to travel a few hours.
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Posted: 2/5/2024 12:27:53 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By ADKRebel: The APC activities are interesting. Anyone want to get together this spring and ruck some flattish trails? I’m thinking the Rome-Syracuse-Watertown region. @MikeyCNY I'll ruck Thompson Park in Watertown with ya! 
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Posted: 2/5/2024 2:52:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Tahawus]
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I’m interested. I’m in Otsego County.
I coach soccer but maybe can get away a few times this spring/summer. |
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Posted: 2/5/2024 7:03:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Edge-To-Life]
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After April, you bet.
ETA: wife and I do the Highland Forrest loop a few times (around 8-9 miles) in preparation for the high peaks. |
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Posted: 2/5/2024 9:23:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Edge-To-Life: After April, you bet. ETA: wife and I do the Highland Forrest loop a few times (around 8-9 miles) in preparation for the high peaks. I should do that with my kids to prep them for the high peaks, they are champs when they are up there. |
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Posted: 2/5/2024 9:36:41 PM EDT
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I am kind of in - will show up for food and drinks after, or maybe hike (weights sound bad to me) maybe if there is a way to do a shorter distance. I struggle with some medical issues, and do not want to chance foot issues...
But always in for social events! |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 1:09:03 PM EDT
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I would be interested in the spring. Tough to get free time during the spring semester.
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Posted: 2/6/2024 1:22:16 PM EDT
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I would be interested in doing something in my AO. I am in the southern Adirondacks.
Though after looking over the APC levels, I am not going to worry about reaching any level of rating, just going out and hiking at a decent pace with gear and meeting some likeminded folks. https://www.americanpioneercorps.org/ |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 6:54:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By thederrick106: I would be interested in doing something in my AO. I am in the southern Adirondacks. Though after looking over the APC levels, I am not going to worry about reaching any level of rating, just going out and hiking at a decent pace with gear and meeting some likeminded folks. https://www.americanpioneercorps.org/ I did have APC in mind, it'd be nice to get some local stuff going, but also just looking for group hikes. We might try for a monthly group hike at a certain location, moving it around so eventually it's closer to someone wanting to join in. I don't know that there are many public areas in NYS where we could bring rifles, but who knows.. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 7:17:02 PM EDT
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I’d like to propose this: train on our own and we’ll decide on a date in mid April where we all get together for a decent size hike, like 6 miles. No rifles. Refreshments afterwards.
Since we are from all over, no location will be ideal for everyone. But I’ve got some spots picked out that we can consider. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 7:31:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ADKRebel: I’d like to propose this: train on our own and we’ll decide on a date in mid April where we all get together for a decent size hike, like 6 miles. No rifles. Refreshments afterwards. Since we are from all over, no location will be ideal for everyone. But I’ve got some spots picked out that we can consider. I could probably make that happen if I knew far enough in advance. I'll try my best. |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 7:37:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikeyCNY: I did have APC in mind, it'd be nice to get some local stuff going, but also just looking for group hikes. We might try for a monthly group hike at a certain location, moving it around so eventually it's closer to someone wanting to join in. I don't know that there are many public areas in NYS where we could bring rifles, but who knows.. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikeyCNY: Originally Posted By thederrick106: I would be interested in doing something in my AO. I am in the southern Adirondacks. Though after looking over the APC levels, I am not going to worry about reaching any level of rating, just going out and hiking at a decent pace with gear and meeting some likeminded folks. https://www.americanpioneercorps.org/ I did have APC in mind, it'd be nice to get some local stuff going, but also just looking for group hikes. We might try for a monthly group hike at a certain location, moving it around so eventually it's closer to someone wanting to join in. I don't know that there are many public areas in NYS where we could bring rifles, but who knows.. I know a few spots in the Adirondacks where I wouldn't think twice about rucking with a rifle and load out but it's going to be off the beaten path and more woods hiking than "trail" hiking so as to avoid the trail tourists. |
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Posted: 2/7/2024 8:42:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ADKRebel: I’d like to propose this: train on our own and we’ll decide on a date in mid April where we all get together for a decent size hike, like 6 miles. No rifles. Refreshments afterwards. Since we are from all over, no location will be ideal for everyone. But I’ve got some spots picked out that we can consider. Sounds like a good plan |
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Posted: 2/8/2024 7:52:36 PM EDT
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My rucking weight plates arrived, and I stuffed them in an old Camelbak Mule. I have better packs, but I wanted to test it out.
After a few sets of dips and pushups after work, I donned my 30lbs and jumped on the treadmill. Now, before y’all jump up and protest that treadmills aren’t the same as moving across the ground, I put it at 3.5 mph, not 3mph, and incline level 2.0. I did 3.5 miles in an hour and my shirt was pretty drenched. I have confirmation that the Mule™️ is not comfortable. No proper hip belt and weakly padded shoulder straps. It’s going to take a few workouts to get used to the weight. As an ADK hiker I usually scale down the weight as much as possible. |
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Posted: 2/8/2024 8:56:13 PM EDT
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Where did you get the weights from?
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Posted: 2/8/2024 10:01:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ciraxis: Where did you get the weights from? https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/DC028310-BBA4-4423-9EF5-35FC8748D0E2?ingress=2&visitId=217e30df-997e-470c-bcab-955d003c9565&ref_=ast_bln |
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Posted: 2/9/2024 8:14:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ADKRebel: My rucking weight plates arrived, and I stuffed them in an old Camelbak Mule. I have better packs, but I wanted to test it out. After a few sets of dips and pushups after work, I donned my 30lbs and jumped on the treadmill. Now, before y’all jump up and protest that treadmills aren’t the same as moving across the ground, I put it at 3.5 mph, not 3mph, and incline level 2.0. I did 3.5 miles in an hour and my shirt was pretty drenched. I have confirmation that the Mule™️ is not comfortable. No proper hip belt and weakly padded shoulder straps. It’s going to take a few workouts to get used to the weight. As an ADK hiker I usually scale down the weight as much as possible. I've given GoRuck a lot of money over the years - boots and packs. (boots and cats and boots and cats and...) I haven't tried their clothing because it doesn't come in "tall".. but I find the boots quite comfortable on paved roads. Bit iffy on snowy/icy paths but I haven't tried their latest footwear. I do have an extra pack that I'd bring when we do a group outing. |
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Posted: 3/2/2024 11:19:33 AM EDT
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I haven’t forgotten you, brothers. After my coffee this morning I had a vanilla protein smoothie with 1/2 a banana, frozen berries, a mandarin orange and coconut water, and came to the gym.
30lb pack 3.5 mph Incline level 5.0 60 minutes  Attached FileI need a fresh shirt! |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 11:28:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ADKRebel]
[#29]
I've got some ideas for a ruck in April. If anyone is interested, IM me your phone number and I'll start a private text convo.
@Ciraxis got yours @MikeyCNY got yours @forensicgun got yours @thederrick106 @penrod72 got yours @Tahawus @adktrapper Got it |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 1:21:40 PM EDT
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Add me, if you have a time in mind let me know and I can block it off.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 2:21:50 PM EDT
[#31]
IM sent
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Posted: 3/7/2024 6:47:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ciraxis: Add me, if you have a time in mind let me know and I can block it off. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 5:20:56 PM EDT
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IM sent
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Posted: 3/24/2024 6:09:34 PM EDT
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A 5k Spartan Sprint obstacle course in Woodstock in June…
https://race.spartan.com/en/races/new-york?index=0 |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 6:23:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ADKRebel: A 5k Spartan Sprint obstacle course in Woodstock in June… https://race.spartan.com/en/races/new-york?index=0 I've thought about doing one of those before, or the MudRunner, or ZombieRun... but look at that price - cheapest option is $116? I'm thinking about trying for ColaWarrior in June (PA is close enough)... but I've never assembled an AK and I don't like peeps. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 2:32:05 PM EDT
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The 1st gathering of The Empire State Arf-Road Ruckers (I just made that up) is in the books.
I showed up to ruck in shorts, but the wind and morning temps forced me into some hiking pants I had in my vehicle. The sun came out and the wind died down (sometimes) and a good time was had by all.  Attached File Attached File Attached FileAnd afterwards we had lunch. I’m not sure what this sign meant, but I waited until ADKtrapper was done before I entered.  Attached FileHope to see more of you at the next event. 
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Posted: 3/30/2024 9:24:42 PM EDT
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Looking forward to the next one
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