Cascade Ruck 2026
Sat, Mar 07
|Skamania Fairgrounds Hegwald Auditorium
Join us for a one-day event all about long-distance backpacking. Whether you're new to backpacking, or a seasoned thru-hiker, this event will educate and inspire you for the upcoming year.
Time & Location
Mar 07, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM PST
Skamania Fairgrounds Hegwald Auditorium, 710 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA 98648, USA
About the Event
Join us for an all-day event to help you get ready for an upcoming season of long-distance hiking!
We are looking for volunteers and sponsors for our Ruck. If you have interest please fill out our contact form: https://www.aldhawest.org/contact
8:00 - 8:30 -- Check In & Breakfast
8:35 - 8:45 -- Welcome from ALDHA-West Leadership
8:45 - 9:30 -- UL Gear & Lightening Your Load
9:40 - 10:15 -- Breakout Session A
10:25 - 11:00 -- Breakout Session B
11:15 - 12:00 -- Hiker Panel; Food/Resupply
12:00 - 1:00 -- Lunch
1:00 - 1:15 -- Pack Shakedowns, Vendors, Mingle w/ friends
1:15- 1:45 -- Trail Session A
1:55 - 2:25 -- Trail Session B
2:35 - 3:55 -- Conservation & The American Perimeter Trail
4:00 - 4:20 -- Legendary Gear Raffle (really, the raffle is worth the price of attendance :) )
4:30 - 5:00 -- Wrap-up / Clean-up / Leave no Trace
If for some reason you are unable to afford the ticket and want to attend, please send a request for help via our contact form: https://www.aldhawest.org/contact