http://goruck.wistia.com/medias/19qlkveccw?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=960 We steal all our best ideas. Oh wait, what I mean is that GORUCK has been in every way founded on our roots in Special Forces. And we do what we know best, and then we do more of it. Charming the Snake is further proof of that. It’s a way of life for …
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Leadership, Teamwork and Communication at the GORUCK Challenge
Our Special Forces Cadre have years of experience solving problems and building teams in the world’s harshest environments. They train armies to be their best — then work with them to achieve mission success, together. We call that Charming the Snake. It’s a process that requires skills in leadership, teamwork and communication (including rapport building). …
In Memory of Matthew McClintock
On 5 Jan 2016, in Afghanistan, Matt McClintock gave his life in the arena of war so that others could rest peacefully at night. Teammate, Friend, Brother. These are names some of our Cadre have used for Matt. He was also known as Father, Husband and Son. Matt was a great guy with fast, witty, …
What is Charming the Snake?
http://goruck.wistia.com/medias/8hfaeitblj?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=960 Charming the Snake is more mental, not less physical. The Challenge has always been tough. In 2016 it’s more mental, but not less physical. There’s also a badass new Tough patch for you to earn. The snake represents the obstacles in your life, the challenges we all face. Charming the Snake is a way of …
2016: It’s More Mental, Not Less Physical
“In order to get things done, sometimes you have to charm a f**king snake.” -Cadre Dan Learn more and sign up here.
Happy Birthday #5 to the GORUCK Challenge!
The year was 2010 and you’d have to be crazy to think that an event like this would work: No set distance No set time No published route No finish line No prize money “And oh yeah bring a rucksack with bricks in it and a Green Beret will lead the class from start to …