Welcome to Ruck Altoona! This site is to keep everyone up to date with our local hiking/rucking club.
02/26/2025
Spring is right around the corner!! And so are Dusty and I's ruck club. We are ready! Dusty has been dealing with a hurt shoulder and I have been dealing with planter facetious! However we are ready and anxious to get moving again! Hope you all had a great winter, but start getting those packs out, we got some miles to log!!!!
11/10/2024
Enjoy a remarkable hike alongside friendly enthusiasts! Ideal weather and a gentle drizzle didn't disrupt our adventure. Nature connection is key to comprehensive health, supported by substantial scientific evidence. Find fellow hikers at Ruck Altoona's page!
10/27/2024
A beautiful fall day! Thank God for this time spent in the one place that brings me peace!
We have been confined for the past month or so due to prior commitments. Dusty has been focused on preparations for Sweat for Vets, while I have been addressing a persistent foot issue. However, we will resume our rucks starting in November, and updates will follow.
09/21/2024
Last night's local ruck in Altoona was a highlight, with photos courtesy of Leah Palmer, a steadfast supporter of our group. The benefits of rucking include taking in the often-overlooked scenery. Personally, I enjoyed encountering a friend I hadn't seen recently and thank Tyler for joining us.
09/17/2024
This Friday, Sept 20th at 6pm, let's unite and challenge ourselves with a ruck, starting from the campus main lot. See you there, ready to make it happen!
If you haven't done so already, get registered for the 9/11 firefighters memorial stair climb! It is this Wednesday starting at 0815
6pm at Fyes Field (greenwood park) 40 min time trial! Who's in?
08/18/2024
We will convene at 6:00 PM tomorrow at the Altoona Penn State Campus for a physically demanding workout, focusing on hill climbs that will thoroughly challenge our quadriceps and hamstrings. We look forward to seeing you all there.
08/15/2024
Our latest rucks were lit! We covered 2.75 miles and 475 feet of elevation, and even took a walk down memory lane. Don't miss out on the next adventure on Monday at 6 pm!
08/14/2024
Tonight at 6pm we will be meeting at Keith athletic field. Urban ruck. A lot of hills in that area so we will get some good training in tonight! See you all there