Hinton WV (Hinton News) – The first annual USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck is scheduled for Sept. 24, 2022. It is a 10-mile ruck that begins at the Bluestone Turnpike Trailhead and goes to Pipestem Resort State Park. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m., and the ruck at 9 a.m.
Primarily used by the military, the term “ruck” describes a type of hike. During this excursion, the participant(s) carry a weighted rucksack or backpack, as it is more commonly known. For this event, however, individuals are encouraged to participate in whatever way they are comfortable.
Participation options include walking, hiking, or rucking, with or without a backpack. Each participant is encouraged to only hike as many miles as they are comfortable.
This event is by the American Brother Foundation, a non-profit organization created in honor of the late USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara, of Hinton. Sadly, Sgt. Camara perished in the 1983 Beirut Bombing.
The organization will be accepting $25 donations for participation on the day of the event. By making this donation, participants will receive a custom-designed USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck t-shirt.
For more information on the event, visit americanbrotherfoundation.org. To register, email contact information including name, mailing address, phone number, and shirt size, americanbrotherfoundation.org, and put “ruck” in the subject line. Another option to register is to call 407-587-9875.
