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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:15:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ben]
Update: Register here.
BLUF: Who: All interested parties. Competitors must be 15 years of age or older on the date of competition or have a waiver from the event director. What: An event that will be mentally, physically, and for some competitors emotionally, challenging. The event is designed to push each competitor to their individual limits, and groups of competitors to their limit as teams. When: 0500 MST 25 May 2024 through 1800 MST 26 May 2024 Where: The Serenity Valley Ranch, in vicinity of (IVO) Melstone, MT. Why: In order to test a wide range of outdoor and leadership skills, to include decision making abilities, to increase the competitors knowledge and understanding of their own strengths, weaknesses, and limitations, and to build comradery among competitors, staff, and spectators alike. Register here.. Some pictures of previous Warfighter Challenge events:                ETA: Unfortunately, this event requires a $10 non-refundable entry fee due to repeat no shows costing us a significant amount in wasted resources. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:19:22 PM EDT
[#1]
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:26:25 PM EDT
[#2]
Putting it on the calendar. We're switching schedules at work, so I'll let you know if I can make it. Staff or otherwise, I'm fine.
Let me know how much more shit is going to be held at my house, too. 
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:27:23 PM EDT
[#3]
Nice, May weather should make it even more awesome, bump for the gents who can attend
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:27:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JAG2955: Putting it on the calendar. We're switching schedules at work, so I'll let you know if I can make it. Staff or otherwise, I'm fine. Let me know how much more shit is going to be held at my house, too. Will be starting to drawdown stuff stored in Billings this winter and spring. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:29:15 PM EDT
[#5]
Here we go again.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:34:16 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ben: Will be starting to drawdown stuff stored in Billings this winter and spring. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:34:30 PM EDT
[#7]
In.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:42:12 PM EDT
[#8]
So many Barrett’s with no optics, but why?
Also interested in the event. Seems pretty awesome. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 3:56:31 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Extrabonez: Here we go again. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 4:24:26 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JAG2955: I'm going to MadMax Jenzilla's truck with all the c-wire. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JAG2955: Originally Posted By Ben: Will be starting to drawdown stuff stored in Billings this winter and spring. I think @Jenzilla would appreciate that. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 4:25:04 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BBOHACH: So many Barrett’s with no optics, but why? Also interested in the event. Seems pretty awesome. There are optics for everything in that photo, just not mounted yet. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 5:39:52 PM EDT
[#12]
Bump.
@TheRadBaron |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 10/29/2023 5:43:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JBecker_72]
[#13]
Looks like a really fun event.
Also, damn does Montana looks awesome. I am jealous. Probably not so much in the middle of winter, but still. |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 5:45:42 PM EDT
[#14]
OST
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CO, USA
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Posted: 10/29/2023 5:46:18 PM EDT
[#15]
@Pestilence12
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Posted: 10/29/2023 10:03:32 PM EDT
[#16]
IN.
@GordonFreeman1 @Lomshek |
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Posted: 10/29/2023 10:04:40 PM EDT
[#17]
@WhiskersTheCat come suffer with us.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 10:05:52 PM EDT
[#18]
@DessertEagle
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Posted: 10/29/2023 10:08:32 PM EDT
[#19]
My name is mud. M-M-M-M-mud.
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Posted: 10/29/2023 10:09:56 PM EDT
[#20]
@BLKVooDoo
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Posted: 10/30/2023 5:52:56 AM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By S1W: My name is mud. M-M-M-M-mud. I found the lack of mud quite disappointing last year. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:32:23 AM EDT
[#22]
Who gets to drag the shitter in?
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:47:00 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: @WhiskersTheCat come suffer with us. 
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Posted: 10/30/2023 12:14:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: adversor]
[#24]
Out. 
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Posted: 10/30/2023 1:18:52 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhiskersTheCat: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/425212/IMG_2391-2951934.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhiskersTheCat: Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: @WhiskersTheCat come suffer with us. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/425212/IMG_2391-2951934.jpg I can think of zero long gun firing points where grandpa's shotgun will be useful. Save it for the birds little kitty. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:00:44 PM EDT
[#26]
Bump.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:01:53 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: IN. @GordonFreeman1 @Lomshek Standing by for details. The dates are highly realistic for me this year. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:08:56 PM EDT
[#28]
If I wanted...like REALLY wanted to screw with people. I'd run my event in the spring. So that, you know, if a guy wants to prepare? He has to do it over the winter.
So congrats on that, I guess.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:19:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Notcalifornialegal]
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By adversor: If I wanted...like REALLY wanted to screw with people. I'd run my event in the spring. So that, you know, if a guy wants to prepare? He has to do it over the winter. So congrats on that, I guess. One should always be prepared to march 12 miles with a ruck, navigate 6 miles over varied terrain, perform an evac, set up an ambush and engage targets at unknown distance over a 36 hour time frame. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:32:51 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By adversor: If I wanted...like REALLY wanted to screw with people. I'd run my event in the spring. So that, you know, if a guy wants to prepare? He has to do it over the winter. So congrats on that, I guess. I'd rather be cold than hot. Cold you can dress for. Hot you just suffer. And maybe die. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:23:04 PM EDT
[#31]
I mean, the first one was in October over Halloween weekend. The first day during setup had a dusting of snow, but had melted off during the actual event.
The rain last year was bad enough to cause some pretty serious water entry into my scope. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:51:38 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: One should always be prepared to march 12 miles with a ruck, navigate 6 miles over varied terrain, perform an evac, set up an ambush and engage targets at unknown distance over a 36 hour time frame. 😫 |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 11:00:41 PM EDT
[#33]
Tag. Very interested. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 11:02:13 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: One should always be prepared to march 12 miles with a ruck, navigate 6 miles over varied terrain, perform an evac, set up an ambush and engage targets at unknown distance over a 36 hour time frame. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Originally Posted By adversor: If I wanted...like REALLY wanted to screw with people. I'd run my event in the spring. So that, you know, if a guy wants to prepare? He has to do it over the winter. So congrats on that, I guess. One should always be prepared to march 12 miles with a ruck, navigate 6 miles over varied terrain, perform an evac, set up an ambush and engage targets at unknown distance over a 36 hour time frame. Could one be physically prepared for ruck and such but show up mostly to start learning the other skills? |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 10/30/2023 11:05:15 PM EDT
[#35]
Looks fun.
Any special prep needed, or just come as you are? |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 11:07:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Notcalifornialegal]
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mustangduckk: Could one be physically prepared for ruck and such but show up mostly to start learning the other skills? Maybe? but you'll be better off if you know the basics. Land Nav is a monster at his pony farm, but we put on a land nav course every year in April in Colorado to teach folks the basics. Highly recommend attending because you can fail during the day when people around can help out. Land nav starts at 0200 during Warfighter. Yes. 2 in the morning. You have to find a bunch of points all over the property and there are ravines, wild ponies and various other critters all over the place. As for the shooting portion taking a weekend appleseed course will put you well on your way. You'll also want to know... a lot of knots. Particularly the swiss seat. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 11:08:51 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CreativeBall: Looks fun. Any special prep needed, or just come as you are? There's a minimum gear list that goes out before the event. You'll need to bring everything you plan on using. Water and food included. Also any items you plan on using DURING the event must be carried during your ruck. |
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Posted: 10/31/2023 4:35:39 AM EDT
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You will learn something whether you are an expert or complete beginner, but will learn much more if you arrive with at least a basically level of competency across the range of pioneer skills.
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Posted: 10/31/2023 5:33:40 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mustangduckk: Could one be physically prepared for ruck and such but show up mostly to start learning the other skills? I'd show up with at least a basic awareness of what land nav is about and how to go about it or that's going to be a long, frustrating experience. |
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Posted: 10/31/2023 9:32:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: I'd show up with at least a basic awareness of what land nav is about and how to go about it or that's going to be a long, frustrating experience. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: Originally Posted By mustangduckk: Could one be physically prepared for ruck and such but show up mostly to start learning the other skills? I'd show up with at least a basic awareness of what land nav is about and how to go about it or that's going to be a long, frustrating experience. Not to mention potentially dangerous. We really don't want to have to come find you. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 10/31/2023 9:53:07 AM EDT
[#41]
Should I bring my rappelling harness or is that cheating? (I normally have it in my mission pack)
This is an APC event right? Do I need to be an APC member? I don't think there is APC in KY. |
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Posted: 10/31/2023 10:56:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Ben]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CreativeBall: Should I bring my rappelling harness or is that cheating? (I normally have it in my mission pack) This is an APC event right? Do I need to be an APC member? I don't think there is APC in KY. You are welcome to bring your rappelling harness, but be prepared to carry everything you plan to use while you run all over the place for 36 hours. Common misconception. You don't join APC. There are not actual "members" beyond the staff and board of directors. You simply participate and adhere to our guidelines while participating at APC events. That is it. Pursuing an APC rating doesn't require a membership, rather it is like getting a qualification through a vocational school that you did night classes at for years without ever being a full-time student. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 10/31/2023 11:52:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ben: You are welcome to bring your rappelling harness, but be prepared to carry everything you plan to use while you run all over the place for 36 hours. Common misconception. You don't join APC. There are not actual "members" beyond the staff and board of directors. You simply participate and adhere to our guidelines while participating at APC events. That is it. Pursuing an APC rating doesn't require a membership, rather it is like getting a qualification through a vocational school that you did night classes at for years without ever being a full-time student. Thank you for the explanation. What you are doing is awesome! |
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Posted: 10/31/2023 11:55:51 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Notcalifornialegal]
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CreativeBall: Thank you for the explanation. What you are doing is awesome! Also KY is a pretty big state. If you put up a hike thread in Hometown you could probably get a couple guys to join you. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 10/31/2023 12:50:40 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Also KY is a pretty big state. If you put up a hike thread in Hometown you could probably get a couple guys to join you. I have a group that I larp around with - that's why I have a harness in my rappelling kit. I've been off quite a few cliffs in the Gorge. The idea of hitting up hometown is a good one - I'll be sure to do that when I get some time. One last question - are there any places for families to go during the event nearby? Id like to bring my wife and kids and make a vacation out of it. |
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Posted: 10/31/2023 1:46:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CreativeBall: I have a group that I larp around with - that's why I have a harness in my rappelling kit. I've been off quite a few cliffs in the Gorge. The idea of hitting up hometown is a good one - I'll be sure to do that when I get some time. One last question - are there any places for families to go during the event nearby? Id like to bring my wife and kids and make a vacation out of it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CreativeBall: Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Also KY is a pretty big state. If you put up a hike thread in Hometown you could probably get a couple guys to join you. I have a group that I larp around with - that's why I have a harness in my rappelling kit. I've been off quite a few cliffs in the Gorge. The idea of hitting up hometown is a good one - I'll be sure to do that when I get some time. One last question - are there any places for families to go during the event nearby? Id like to bring my wife and kids and make a vacation out of it. Yellowstone is about 3.5 hours away. But you could probably let them come and hang out around the campsites adjacent the cabin if they'd like. |
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KY, USA
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Posted: 10/31/2023 3:39:17 PM EDT
[#47]
Thank you! I've got this on my calendar!
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UT, USA
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Posted: 10/31/2023 4:14:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 4FishLimit]
[#48]
Finally! I’m like 99% sure that I don’t have anything booked that weekend.
Gimme a bit to verify, but I should be in! ETA: Just a short 10 hour drive each way
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Posted: 10/31/2023 4:18:21 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4FishLimit: Finally! I’m like 99% sure that I don’t have anything booked that weekend. Gimme a bit to verify, but I should be in! ETA: Just a short 10 hour drive each way I'll trade you drive times. 
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UT, USA
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Posted: 10/31/2023 4:40:02 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: I'll trade you drive times. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: Originally Posted By 4FishLimit: Finally! I’m like 99% sure that I don’t have anything booked that weekend. Gimme a bit to verify, but I should be in! ETA: Just a short 10 hour drive each way I'll trade you drive times. Oh I’m fully aware that my travel time may be one of the shorter ones |
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