Ruck The Mountain

Friday, October 23

5pm: Registration, packet pick up, and social gathering including outdoor yoga and a campfire. Also included is the opportunity to visit with medical professionals in areas related to medical, performance, physical therapy, and recovery.

TENT 1: MEDICAL

Our team of preventative-focused physicians will be on-site for complimentary 10-minute consultations — whether you have a complex health question you've been trying to navigate, or you're simply curious about where to start with your wellness. We also believe that better data leads to better decisions. That's why we're offering access to advanced testing that goes well beyond a standard annual physical, at wholesale pricing:

Boston Heart DBS Kit: A simple dried blood spot (DBS) collection kit that delivers a comprehensive look at your cardiometabolic health: cholesterol particle size, inflammation markers, insulin resistance, and more. Most standard lipid panels don't come close to this level of detail.

Galleri Test by Grail: A multi-cancer early detection blood test that screens for signals associated with more than 50 types of cancer — most of which have no recommended screening today. Early detection changes outcomes.

Gut Microbiome Testing by Diagnostic Solutions Lab: Your gut influences everything from immunity to mood to metabolism. This test gives you a detailed look at the bacterial balance in your digestive system so you can make targeted changes.

Results are not interpreted on-site. Testing is not included with your registration and is an additional cost. This experience does not constitute a patient-physician relationship.

TENT 2: PERFORMANCE

You train. But do you actually know how you're performing? Our physical therapists and exercise physiologists will put you through a series of evidence-based benchmark tests designed to give you real, objective data about your body's capabilities. Walk away with a baseline you can actually track over time — and insights on where to focus your training.

Testing includes:

• VALD Force Decks: Measure force output, symmetry, and power through your lower extremities
• Dynamometer Testing: Assess grip and limb strength with precision
• Additional movement and performance screens

TENT 3: RECOVERY

Recovery isn't just rest. It's an active part of staying healthy, performing better, and healing faster. Our recovery tent covers all of it, from hands-on therapy to education on the tools and strategies that actually move the needle.

What you'll find here:

• StemWave Therapy: Acoustic wave technology that stimulates the body's natural healing response, particularly effective for tendon, joint, and soft tissue issues. Great for nagging injuries that haven't fully resolved.
• Massage: Relax in one of our massage chairs or book a 10-minute targeted massage with one of our therapists. Real hands, real relief.
• Orthomolecular Recovery Supplements: Curated selection of high-quality recovery supplements available for education and purchase. Our team can walk you through what's worth your attention.
• Recovery Education: Sit down with our specialists for a conversation on evidence-backed recovery tools including:
• Contrast therapy (cold/heat protocols)
• Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training for rehab and strength
• Tendon and joint healing timelines and strategies
• Sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle factors that drive recovery

TENT 4: PHYSICAL THERAPY

Our physical therapists are offering focused, 10-minute sessions designed to give you targeted, actionable feedback — not a generic assessment, but a real look at something specific to you.

Choose your focus:

• Gait Evaluation: A trained eye analyzing how you walk and run. Small inefficiencies in your movement pattern can quietly contribute to pain and injury over time. We'll show you what we see.
• Running Tips & Form: Whether you're new to rucking or a seasoned runner, our PTs will offer practical cues and corrections to help you move more efficiently and reduce injury risk.
• Regional Focus: Have a nagging shoulder, knee, hip, or ankle? Bring it. Our therapists will assess a specific area and give you honest feedback and a starting point for addressing it.
• Pelvic Floor: An often-overlooked area that affects core stability, bladder control, athletic performance, and more. Our pelvic floor specialist will be available for brief educational consultations and screenings.

10-minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. These sessions are educational in nature and do not constitute a formal PT evaluation or treatment plan.

Saturday, October 24

8am - 10am: Late registration, additional packet pickup, and visit in vendor village. The medical professional areas from Friday evening will be consolidated into one tent for the morning. 

10am: Group stretch

10am: Six-mile ruck hike on mountain trails (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 along with fall family fun weekend activities. See our Event Calendar