You are invited to join us in Kissimmee, Florida, near Orlando, for the first ever Florida Ruck on Saturday, January 24th beginning at 11am and going until we have talked each other out.
Main Events:
Comments by some of the 2003 Thru Hikers
Display of shelters (we have Nomad 2-4-2, Shires Tarptent, Europa, Hennessy and Biblers covered) so
bring yours if you have a different
one you like!
Copies of some of the more thorough gear reviews this
last year.
Tuckerizing–bring a full pack and prepare to be
downsized.
Favorite Gear Show and Tell–bring a couple pieces of
gear that you love, think are cool or have
proved to be reliable tools while on the
trail.
- Since we are a pretty laid back group down here, we reserve the right to do none above and just sit and talk–drinking margaritas or brewskis are optional.
Food:
Robby (Lopaka) will be grilling hotdogs, burgers and chicken wings. BYOB of your favorite beverage and a side dish or appetizer (bags of chips, chocolate anything or the like are good for you out-of-towners). We will have all the utensils, condiments and such.
Camping/Hotels:
Robby has offered his backyard for those who want to pitch a tent there–but he takes no responsibility for the fireants you may find creeping into your bag. The same goes for Jackie’s house, but, you will also have to watch out for the dog poo too!
We are also currently trying to procure a group, primitive site close to Robby’s house for those who want to camp.
In Orlando you may stay at a city park, Turkey Lake Park, located near Jackie’s house and about a half hour from Robby’s for $7 per primitive tent site up to four people per tent (sounds cozy, huh!) by calling (407) 299-5581.
Hotels in Kissimee are plentiful although we will be in high season so they may be pricey. Try to get one on the east side of Kissimmee near the Turnpike if you book a hotel.
Directions to the Ruck will be emailed to you once you have confirmed you can come. If you have any topics you would like covered, please let us know so we can tell our “speakers” to address them!
Jackie/Sudz
rjturbot@cfl.rr.com
Robby/Lopaka
Trikona190@aol.com
Sudz