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The Ranch x GORUCK

Four nights rooted in movement, strength and restoration.

Join GORUCK’s Director of Training, Nichele Cihlar, at The Ranch Hudson Valley for a retreat that brings rucking into The Ranch’s signature experience of guided hikes, fitness, nourishing meals and restorative treatments.

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The Retreat

Discover a new dimension of movement with GORUCK at The Ranch Hudson Valley.

Over four nights, explore the fundamentals of rucking, from gear and technique to pacing and endurance, through guided hikes and dedicated fitness sessions. Designed for all levels, the retreat offers practical ways to make weighted walking part of your everyday routine.

Alongside your time with GORUCK, experience the daily rhythm of The Ranch, with morning stretch, nourishing meals, massages and restorative practices that support time spent on the trails.

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The Rucking

Walking with added weight brings a new challenge to a familiar movement.

Begin with an introductory trail walk covering gear setup and movement basics, then build on those foundations throughout the retreat. Ruck & Flow combines rucking with mobility and recovery, while a dedicated guided hike focuses on pacing, technique and endurance across Hudson Valley terrain.

Ruck Strength introduces intervals of strength exercises with weighted vests, and a farewell hike brings the experience to a close. Each session offers guidance you can carry into your routine at home.

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Meet Nichele Cihlar

Nichele Cihlar brings more than 20 years of experience in fitness and wellness to her work as GORUCK’s Director of Training and founder of MNT Condition Fitness & Nutrition Coaching.

With a background in Exercise Science and Community Health, she takes a sustainable approach to health that considers movement, recovery and mindset together. Through workouts, retreats and community gatherings around the world, she helps people build strength and lasting habits while finding connection through movement.

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Nourishment

Thoughtfully prepared, plant-forward meals bring nourishment to each day, with seasonal ingredients and menus designed to support your time at The Ranch.

Gather for breakfast before the morning hike, return for lunch and come together over dinner. A cooking class offers a closer look at The Ranch kitchen, with inspiration to bring home. All meals and snacks are included in your retreat experience.

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Accommodations

Less than an hour from Manhattan, The Ranch Hudson Valley invites you to settle into a secluded estate surrounded by dense forests, woodland streams and mountain views.

Beautifully appointed guest rooms offer an intimate retreat within the estate, with elevated comforts and space to truly disconnect. Between hikes, treatments and training, enjoy four nights immersed in nature, with every detail of your stay thoughtfully cared for.

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Itinerary

Five days at The Ranch

  • 1:00pm | Arrival and check-in
  • 1:30pm | Stretch class
  • 2:00pm | Orientation and property tour
  • 3:00pm | Intro to Rucking Hike with GORUCK, covering fundamentals, gear setup and movement basics
  • 5:00pm | Downtime and GORUCK welcome overview
  • 6:00pm | Breathwork
  • 7:00pm | Dinner

Included in the Retreat

  • Four nights of accommodations at The Ranch Hudson Valley
  • Guided rucking instruction and fitness sessions with Nichele Cihlar
  • A GORUCK Basic Rucker with a co-branded The Ranch patch
  • Daily 2- or 4- hour guided hikes
  • Morning stretch and strength training
  • Scheduled massages
  • Yoga, breathwork and a sound bath
  • All meals throughout your stay
  • A cooking class with The Ranch culinary team
  • Complimentary departure transfer to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
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