Stonewall Peak in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park doesn’t waste time easing you in, it starts with an incline right from the trailhead and never really lets up. Thankfully, it’s a steady uphill rather than a steep grind, which makes it perfect for rucking. You’ll feel it, but it’s the kind of climb that keeps you moving without… Continue reading Stonewall Peak: Steady Climb, Big Payoff
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Our Go-To for Miles of Rucking Mayhem
If you’ve read about our rucking adventures (trail dust, urban pavement pain, and all the life questioning in between), then you know: gear matters. Like, really matters. You don’t want to be 12 miles in with a backpack that bounces like a toddler on sugar or boots that feel like medieval foot traps. So today, I’m sharing our… Continue reading Our Go-To for Miles of Rucking Mayhem
Why We Ruck: Blisters, Backaches, and a Weird Love for Suffering
Let me tell you about one of the most ridiculous things we do as a family for “fun”: RUCKING. If you’ve never heard of it, rucking is basically walking with weight on your back. You throw a few extra pounds in a backpack (aka a ruck), strap it on, and then.. you just walk. For miles. Uphill.… Continue reading Why We Ruck: Blisters, Backaches, and a Weird Love for Suffering
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