Saturday November 8, 2025

“Chad”
For Time:
1,000 Step Ups (20″)
Wear a Ruck Pack (45/35lb)

Class Times Today:
6:00, 8:00, 10:00, Noon

OR

“Dog Mountain Chad”
CFV Group hike at Dog Mountain

If you want to do your step-ups outside the gym this year, we are meeting at Dog Mountain Trailhead at 7:00 AM for a CFV team hike. The hike is 6 miles, includes 2824 feet of elevation gain, and does require a NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass to park at the trailhead. Vest, ruck, weighted backpacks optional. Hydration and snacks recommended!

Photo of the Day

Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson, 43, stationed in Virgina Beach, VA, took his own life on October 29th, 2018. WIlkinson was an active duty SEAL for 22 years.

Chad is survived vy his wife, Sara. When Sara spoke at her husband’s funeral, she recounted a recent story when she walked into the garage to find Chad doing step-ups wearing a bacpac. He was training to climb Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in South America, by doing 1,000 step-ups at a time.

Today, we honor Chad and thank ALL veterans for their service.