GORUCK 101
So it’s your first event... My first event: April 8, 2017 Pittsburgh GORUCK Light One thing that scares people about GORUCK is the unexpected, and while you can never really anticipate exactly what will happen at an event, here are some basic tips so you know the lingo and a general gist of what is going on... First, let's start with what a GORUCK event is. Without going into TOO much detail, it is a team-based endurance event. You show up and work with all of the people who also showed up. Everyone is on the same team. It is led by a Special Forces Cadre. You will have to carry a pre-determined ruck plate (or equivalent) and also other gear that will be listed on the registration page (water, ID, headlamp, etc). The amount of weight you carry is dependent on your body weight (under or over 150#) There are various events ranging in difficulty level. The main ones are listed below: Light: 2-3 hours with 10 or 20# weight requirement Basic: 4-5 hours with 20 or 30# weigh...