Hello Rucksters and new friends.....We are pleased to announce that we are reserved at Bears Den Hostel for the 2012 Ruck !

Scott & Marie Wheaton, caretakers of the Hostel, welcome us and have announced these great rates for attendees:

$15 per day, per person and $5.00 day usage fee: $40 for the entire weekend
$10 camping for you cold country folks

You must make your reservation with the hostel itself:
Bears Den Trail Center
18393 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd.
Bluemont, VA. 20135
(540)554-8708

The PA Ruck welcomes you, especially if you are a potential thru-hiker. You are the reason why have a Ruck. Please consider yourself welcome, and give us a shout with your questions.

We will update this thread as needed and will soon post information on presentations, speeches, gear, and of course the main thing....meal planning

StarLyte