The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet is a rite of passage. A symbolic journey into adulthood, and all the privileges and responsibilities assigned to that status.

In a world preoccupied with weakness and the emasculation of men, few such rites of passage still exist. Our sons typically enter the cultural fray without a final test or formal recognition of their journey and transition into manhood.

A 1st Class Ranger who is at least 16 years of age, has served as a 1st Class Ranger for at least one year, and is deemed ready to be tested - physically, mentally and emotionally - shall undertake the Gauntlet.

For 24 straight hours, the Ranger will be tested to the limits in a field environment. Successful completion results in award of the Chief Ranger rank, the black Guide hat and the vaunted Ranger Dagger.

NOTE: To protect the integrity and exclusive nature of the Gauntlet, additional information and preparation guidance is provided to Rangers only upon their nomination as Gauntlet Candidates.

GAUNTLET GRADUATES

Class 2023-1

Alec Fortner, Andrew Baalman, James Daub, Dominic Citrowske, John Daub, Aden Benedick, Charlie Kahre

Class 2019-1

Class 2023-1

Gabriel Cobb, Jordan Fortner, John Armstrong, Michael Daub

Thomas Citrowske, James Kahre, Jr., Charlie Bronson, John Citrowske

Class 2018-1

Class 2023-1

Class 2018-1

Wolfgang Davidson, Harrison Wiswall,

Joseph McCullough, Hayden Wiswall

Brak Welby

Class 2016-1

Class 2018-1

Anthony Thomas, Vincent Cortese,

Greg Grizzle, Stephen Kenney,

Nathaniel Kahre, Ethan Grunwald,

Jonathan McCullough

Class 2015-1

Class 2016-1

Class 2015-1

Christopher DeWilde, Kellen Kenney,

Adam Schmitz, Aodhan La Croix

the gauntlet

GAUNTLET GRADUATES

Class 2023-1

Class 2023-1

Class 2023-1

Class 2019-1

Class 2023-1

Class 2023-1

Class 2018-1

Class 2023-1

Class 2018-1

Class 2016-1

Class 2016-1

Class 2018-1

Class 2015-1

Class 2016-1

Class 2015-1