Operation PACKHORSE
Sat, Jan 11
|San Diego
One Route. Three Weight Options.
Time & Location
Jan 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
San Diego, Visitor Center Loop Trailhead, San Diego, CA 92120, USA
About the Event
Operation PACKHORSE
January 11, 2025 | San Diego, California, USA
Distance: 11 +/- miles
Weight: 10 / 25 / 50 lbs dry
Elevation: 2,602 +/- elevation gain
Brief Start Time: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 0800 hrs
Event Start Time: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 0830 hrs
Start Location: Visitor Center Loop Trailhead
Event Finish Time: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1500 hrs
Finish Location: Visitor Center Loop Trailhead
Situation
Rucking through the Mission Mountains in San Diego is a demanding adventure that combines the beauty of Southern California's rugged landscapes with the intense challenge of carrying a heavy backpack. Operation PACKHORSE tests physical endurance, mental toughness, and navigation skills with three different weight choices (10, 25, 50 lb) over this 11-mile course.
Mission
PACK HORSE LIGHT. Candidates must carry 10 lbs (dry weight) and complete the 11 +/- mile route in under 3.5 hours to pass and under 2.5 hours to earn the GBF Operation PACKHORSE LIGHT Dog Tag.
PACK HORSE. Candidates must carry 25 lbs (dry weight) and complete the 11 +/- mile route in under 4 hours to pass and under 3 hours to earn the GBF Operation PACKHORSE Dog Tag.
PACK HORSE HEAVY. Candidates must carry 50 lbs (dry weight) and complete the 11 +/- mile route in under 5 hours to pass and under 4 hours to earn the GBF Operation PACKHORSE HEAVY Dog Tag.
Execution
Candidates will meet at the Visitor Center Loop Trailhead in San Diego. At 0800 hours, GBF Staff will give an event brief before answering any questions and releasing the candidates to begin the route at 0830 hours.
Service Support
Mapping. GBF events use the AllTrails app for navigation. To download the route from AllTrails, you will need to sign up for a membership. GBF suggests candidates have a paper map, compass, and GPS too.
Route. Ensure you download the map for offline use. Cell service is not guaranteed. The route for Operation PACKHORSE is here.
Weight. Candidates must carry a minimum of 10 / 25 / 50 lbs dry (i.e. without food and water) in a backpack. Weight vests or sandbags are not permitted.
Equipment
Mandatory Equipment
- Backpack (waterproof inner-bags)
- Phone (fully charged)
- Phone charger
- LifeStraw
- Head Torch (spare batteries)
- Hydration bladder(s)
- Whistle
- Compass
- Emergency rations (see below)
- Emergency shelter
- Personal First Aid Kit
Strongly Recommended
- Maps (waterproofed)
- GPS
- Blister kit
- Pocket knife
- Chem-light/Cyalume
- Hiking poles
- MRE(s)
Dress. Candidates' dress will be a personal choice.
Checkpoints. There are no checkpoints on this route.
Water. There will be bottled water at the finish point. Candidates should carry enough water to last the route distance plus 3 additional miles, in case they get lost.
Rations. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 energy bars and 0.5 liters of water as emergency rations.
Medical. Every candidate requires a personal medical kit. GBF Staff must be made aware of any medical conditions before starting the event.
Transportation. Transport to and from the event will be at the candidate's arrangement.
Command and Signal. GBF HQ: 941-993-9432
The Fine Print
Numbers. Maximum number of candidates 10. Minimum number of candidates 25.
Refunds. Refunds will be in the form of a GBF voucher to use towards future events. Refunds must be requested 30 days before the event start date.
Event Changes. Slight changes to any event including, but not limited to route changes, brief times, start locations, and other details are under the discretion of GBF Staff.
Tickets
Operation PACKHORSE
$75.00Tax: +$5.25 TaxOperation PACKHORSE LIGHT
$75.00Tax: +$5.25 TaxOperation PACKHORSE HEAVY
$75.00Tax: +$5.25 Tax
Total
$0.00