Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike 2019

THE ACTUAL HIKE ITSELF IS FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY, NATIONAL GUARD, AND RESERVISTS ONLY. Participants hike 22km (13.67 miles), while carrying 22kg (48.5lbs), wearing Silkies, combat boots, and a ruck - 22 representing the 22 military suicides a day.
The Irreverent Warriors Silkies hikes are a series of events across the nation designed to PREVENT veteran suicide by bringing veterans together using humor and camaraderie to heal the mental wounds of war through therapeutic events and entertainment.
Irreverent Warriors is PREVENTING veteran suicide through the use of unconventional therapy. Veterans are different, and therefore use different methods of coping. In the face of tragedy, a veteran is more likely to use humor as a coping mechanism than anything else. Civilians are not allowed to hike but are welcome to volunteer and/or meet us at the stops along the way!!!
The mission of the Silkies Hike is to bring veterans together with laughter and camaraderie, to provide a day of therapy. These hikes support and spread our bottom line: "put the gun back on safe, put it back on the nightstand, and stick around a bit longer."
Civilians:                                                                                                                                                                     
If you'd like to volunteer, please do so on Eventbrite! 
**TO REGISTER AND SIGN WAIVER** Everyone, including volunteers, is REQUIRED to register, sign a waiver, and a Code of Conduct! If you have not registered, please do! It helps us prepare a great hike and keeps you from having to standing in line the morning of the hike. You WILL have to register to hike!

We are incredibly grateful for your donations and support.  We will express our gratitude by using your money to keep veterans alive and well.  Irreverent Warriors is a California based public charity, with 501c3 exemptions.  Tax ID #47-4789126

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Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm