For those of you who missed out before, this is your opportunity to come out and enjoy a challenging stride through the countryside. I am finally getting on the ball and scheduling several hikes for the fall, so hopefully you can align your schedules before we jump off. So far we have not had to cancel an event for weather and we have hiked and camped in the low 20s, snow, and most recently pouring rain.

If you are unfamiliar with these events, we usually includes an arfcom meetup/campout the night before where we have a relaxed time of fellowship around the campfire and often a night hike. In the morning we do a "Standard APC Hike" and then often, a training activity. Our activities have ranged from radio distance transmission exercises and antenna building to training at a local range. The standard APC hike conditions are completing 6 miles in under two hours while carrying 35lbs + rifle or 45lbs with no rifle.

Our current scheduled dates:
August 16th and 17th (Hike on 17th) - Completed
September 13th and 14th (Hike on 14th) - Completed
October 18th and 19th (Hike on 19th)
November 15th and 16th (Hike on 16th)

Next Hike
When: October 18th and 19th (Hike on 19th)

- Friday evening will be the Arfcom camp and hangout time
- Saturday morning we will start the APC hike at 9am.

Where: Lead Mine Conservation Area; Tunas, MO

Tag anyone who you know may be interested and spread the word to family and friends!

I can make at least one.

I will be at the August dates.

I texted the dates to @notcalifornialegal so maybe he will put out the Kansas bat signal.

I’ll be there

Well, well. This is exciting. I will try to make both!

@greendragon

Nevermind, I’m out

Should be able to make the drive up from northern OK.

Same

Boo! 😂

I just noticed there is an alarming lack of chicken fajitas in the listed details.

Look again!

I will be bringing the fixings for camp fajitas for Friday night. If hiking in the heat with heavy packs doesnt get you excited, this should!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there! We will be in the main campground for anyone driving in. If you need more details to get here ask or pm.

Great hike today guys!  Little warm and that hill never gets any easier but it always feels good to finish a hike at Lead Mine

Reminder of this weeks hike Sept 14. Even if you do not want to make the hike, you are welcome to join us in camp either the night before or the day of.

If you can't make that, the October date is right around the corner Oct 18th/19th!
@Bye_Felicia
@HurleyS
@TrashWrencher

I’ll be there with a friend

Man I want to do one of these. October might be a possibility.

Awesome!


Do it! We always have a great time and (so far) everyone who has come out for one of these has been a quality dude.

Workin on the 19th but planning on showing to the next dates!

Will be in around 7-7:30

Anyone want to do some late fall ropes/rappelling?

I haven’t done that in 20 years, I think I would die

Yes.

But I’ll need complete instruction.

I’d love to see you at another event!

Thanks!!!

Looking forward to being able to get to more events.
It’s mostly work that is keeping me really busy.
And- I have a big desire to get in a tree with a bow…

It would be helpful if we picked a meeting place that has cell service so I can work as needed while there.

I also have not done it in 20 years either, but I think it would be fun to try again. I have been wanting to get back into it, but have not wanted to spend on the ropes and figure 8s. I also think ropes and pulley systems would fit right into the APC mantra of training in light engineering roles. A 9 to 1 pulley system can move impressive things with little (by comparison) effort.
@lfactual

I think LFActual got the ban hammer, maybe for posting one of his youtube videos or something. Who knows.

If anyone wants a link to his website, for Missouri event stuff, you can send me an IM.

Ive been doing a terrible job of keeping this updated. I did just add the November date.

If you are on the fence, get off it and come out. The camping and fellowship is fun and the hiking is challenging. Being with men doing hard things will bring out the best in you and others.

November 15th and 16th (Hike on 16th).



That sounds like the typical arfcom fashion, the old left boot of fellowship. Another reason for connecting with real people. You do not have to be a member here or RSVP to join us. If that is you and you want to reach out for details, I do try to monitor this email: Click To View Spoiler