Presented by Aevitas Medical
Alongside the 6-mile ruck around Crystal Mountain in northern Michigan, we're bringing together physicians, physical therapists, exercise physiologists, and recovery specialists under one roof to give the community something rare: direct, unhurried access to preventative health expertise.
Whether you're curious about what's going on inside your body, want to benchmark your performance, or just need some dedicated recovery time, there's something here for you.
Registration
Each registration fee includes a Friday evening social reception featuring outdoor yoga, a campfire, and rock painting, followed by pre-ruck morning yoga and stretching on the day of the event.
Participants will also enjoy a delicious lunch immediately following the ruck. Throughout the event, attendees have access to medical professionals for questions regarding performance, recovery, medical testing, and physical therapy, alongside an official event patch and decal. Additionally, registrations include coupons for the Alpine Slide, food and beverage purchases, and a 50% savings on a Four Seasons Club membership initiation fee.
Ruck the Mountain
Ages 16+
Pre-Registration: $60 per person
Day-Of Registration: $70 per person
Ruck the Mountain
Ages 15 & Under
Pre-Registration: $40 per person
Day-Of Registration: $45 per person
Run The Mountain
All Ages
Free! Please note that free registration does not include official Ruck participant perks (ex: lunch, giveaways, and consultations).
Schedule for Ruck Participants
Friday, October 23
5pm: Lodge Pavilion Tent
Kick off the weekend with registration, packet pick-up, and a social gathering featuring outdoor yoga and a campfire.
More Than a Ruck
Our local health and wellness providers believe in getting people outside and moving, and they're proud to support community events like hiking and rucking. When you join Ruck The Mountain, you get more than a beautiful 6-mile loop around Crystal Mountain. You also get rare, relaxed access to the professionals who help people stay healthy and active.
Meet the Health & Wellness Team
Talk with our on-site physicians, physical therapists, and exercise physiologists. Bring your questions, whether you're working through a specific concern or just looking for ideas on where to start. You'll leave with practical strategies for improving your health, performance, and recovery. All provider time is generously donated.
Try Some On-Site Testing
Test your strength, power, and movement with fun, hands-on assessments, and walk away with a baseline to guide your training.
Saturday, October 24
8am - 10am: Late registration, additional packet pickup, and visit in vendor village. Located at the Lodge Pavilion Tent. The medical professional areas from Friday evening will be consolidated into one tent for the morning.
10am: Group stretch on the Lodge Lawn, near the Pavilion Tent.
10am: Ruck the Mountain
Ready to test your grit? Our six-mile ruck includes both flat terrain and steep inclines around Crystal Mountain’s property. This ruck is not timed – go at your own pace!
11am - 2pm: When you return your participant lunch is included. (Additional food available for purchase for guests.)
12pm - 3pm: Run the Mountain (optional)
Run the Mountain is your chance for a fun run straight on up to the top of one of Crystal Mountain's ski runs on Saturday, October 24 anytime between 12pm - 3pm! There is no cost, however any of the benefits listed above for the Ruck event including the Friday night medical professional consultation tents and social event, and Saturday morning 6-mile ruck, lunch, and any giveaways are only included with a paid Ruck registration. This free "Run the Mountain" event does not provide any of those benefits. You must register for the Ruck event if you would like to participate in those opportunities as well.
Sunday, October 25
Rest and recover at Crystal Spa, and save on services during Crystal Spa Days!
If you're looking for fun for the whole family, check out our Fall Fun Weekends for suggestions.
Lodging Discount
Participants can enjoy a 20% lodging discount at Crystal Mountain. Valid for dates October 22 - 25, 2026. Call 800-968-7686 for great rates or book online!
Use code RUCK26 when booking.
Houseguests enjoy exclusive houseguest perks, special savings and resort amenities. Learn More
Ruck the Mountain is a 6-mile ruck event hosted by Crystal Mountain and Aevitas Medical. The six-mile looped route includes both flat terrain and steep inclines around Crystal Mountain’s property. Participants who wish to hike with a pack or ruck must provide their own. Packs and rucks are not required for participation in this event. It is encouraged that each participant challenges themselves to the greatest degree they can do safely. All specialist time has been generously donated by our team of physicians, physical therapists, and health professionals. Our goal is simple: help you become a more informed, more engaged participant in your own health.
Become A Sponsor
Let's collaborate! Fill out the brief form below, and let’s explore sponsorship opportunities that amplify your brand and elevate the event experience.
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