NorCal Ruck - backpacking education event. Mar 2nd

[Flamingo]

Hi Everyone,
fyi... the American Long Distance Hiking Association West (ALDHA-West) is organizing their annual NorCal Ruck event, on Sunday March 2nd, in El Cerrito, CA

In full disclosure, I'm helping to organize this. I think the ruck could be useful to lots of people here on HST. It's a one-day event focused on backpacking education, and getting prepared for the 2025 hiking season. There's talks on wilderness safety, navigation with apps, and trail-specific breakout groups to discuss the PCT, JMT, CDT, Tahoe Rim Trail, and other trails. The keynote speaker will talk about the Bigfoot Trail, which is a cool 360-mile route through the Klamath Mountains. Lunch is included. If you're in the Bay Area, this is a fun and low-key opportunity to meet your trail community.

More information is here: https://www.aldhawest.org/events/norcal-ruck-2025