6th Annual Mountain Madness
May 29-31, 2026
Sullivan County, PA
A “Steak”-holder Appreciation Event
Friends, colleagues, lovers of liberty,
What is Mountain Madness? It’s part camping, part socializing, part conference, part Obstacle Course, part shooting, and just an all around good time.
Every year, I invite close friends of the Liberty Ventures Network to my property in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, to have an adult version of summer camp. Yes, there are s’mores and singing around the campfire. But there are also talks about what everyone is doing to advance freedom and flourishing in the world. Workshops on how to be better leaders, not just professionally, but personally too. And there is a 5K Obstacle Course through the woods that we have been building for years.
So, come on out to one of the most fun weekends you’ll have this summer and be part of the Mad Mountaineer experience!
Best,
Alexander McCobin
What to Expect
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Great Food
Great Pennsylvania outdoor cooking, drinks, and maybe even some S’mores. If you go hungry, it’s your own fault.
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Great Activities
Ranging from a scheduled Obstacle Course Race (you can either participate or observe) and Shooting Competition to informal set ups of croquet, horse shoes, corn hole, and more, you’ll have plenty of activities available.
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Great People & Talks
We are curating an incredible group of people to join our End of Summer Celebration. That’s why this is invitation only. Spend time with old friends, meet new friends, and hear talks from people launching amazing initiatives to advance a free and prosperous future.
Tentative Agenda
Saturday, May 30th
9am Breakfast
10am Opening Ceremonies
10:30am Obstacle Course Race
2pm Lunch
3pm Talks & Workshops
5pm Shooting Competition
8pm Dinner
9pm Live Music & Entertainment
Sunday, May 31st
9am Closing Brunch
Friday, May 29th
6pm Welcome Reception
7pm Dinner
8pm Introductions & Opening Remarks
Activities Always Available
Horse Shoes
Croquet
Corn Hole
Skittles
Trail Walks in the Woods
Board Games
Swimming in the pond
Cocktail Making
Great Conversations
And More!
Interview with Matt Cole
Learn more about what happens at Mountain Madness by watching this interview that took place there with Alexander McCobin, CEO of Liberty Ventures, and Matt Cole, CEO of Strive Asset Management.
Local Information
There is so much to do nearby…..
How To Get Here
Sullivan County, PA is in the middle of nowhere. That’s part of its charm.
If you’re planning to fly in, here are the closest airports.
Wilkesbarre/Scranton (AVP) - 1.5 hours away
Harrisburg (HIA) - 2 - 2.5 hours away
Newark (EWR) - 3 - 3.5 hours away
Philadelphia (PHL) - 3 - 3.5 hours away
Note: You will still need to rent a car and drive.
Lodging Recommendations
Eagles Mere Inn
Hotels
232 German St, Dushore, PA 18614
570-928-8939
Email: frontdesk@hoteldushore.com
Cherry Mills Lodge
72 Chesock Road, Dushore, PA 18614
570-928-8978
Email: info@cherrymillslodge.com
29 Mary Ave, Eagles Mere, PA 17731
570-525-3273
Inns and Cottages
180 Crestmont Drive, Eagles Mere, PA 17731
570-525-3233
Email: crestmontinnguesthouse@gmail.com
Twin Spruce Hotel
281 S German St, Dushore, PA 18614
570-928-8307
Email: https://twinsprucetouristhome.com/contact.html
The Pavilion at the Park
354 Main St, Laporte, PA 18626
540-272-7695
Email: pavilionatthepark@outlook.com
Raven Creek Lodge
314 Saint Gabriels Rd Benton, PA 17814
570-441-3905
Email: brooke@ravencreeklodge.com
Golden Oak Inn
477 Canton Street, Troy, Pennsylvania 16947
570-297-4315
Email: info@thegoldenoakinn.com
Nearby Activities and things to do…..
One of the many beautiful waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park
The Original Mad Mountaineers
Alexander McCobin and Luis Silva-Ball first met in 2011 when Luis was living in Venezuela and started Estudiantes por la Libertad, the Spanish-Speaking Americas arm of Students For Liberty, the organization Alexander was running, expanding SFL’s reach to Latin America for the first time. On their first call, Alexander asked Luis, “Are you sure you want to do this? Chavez and the Venezuelan government won’t like it. This would be dangerous for you.” Luis answered, “Alexander, I’m going to do this with or without you. I’d just rather do it with you.” And that, as they say, was the start of a beautiful (and crazy) friendship.
In 2021, Luis and Alexander went to Alexander’s Pennsylvania mountain property to train for Obstacle Course Races and support each other’s personal and professional endeavors. Since then, we’ve been opening this experience up to others and excited to continue evolving this to support amazing like-valued people meet and support each other’s growth.
