GSR 2008 Sept. 5-7, 2008

[AprilzWarrior]

the closest actual place I can think of that may have somewhere to stay would be Georgetown, but I have no idea what you're gunna find there.

There are 2 bed and breakfest's and 1Hotel, 1motel in Georgetown. There are a couple more motels in Placerville. I went to school in Georgetown when I was a kid, my dad lives up there.

[rtingdds]

How far is it from the trail? are you guys all stay in the motels?

[AgitatedPancake]

I don't know, 20 miles? The trail takes 2 days to complete, in which time you WILL be camping.

[rtingdds]

Camping with public restroom or bathroom type of camping or bring your own water & crap in the grass kind of camping?

[AgitatedPancake]

basically...the campgrounds = the flattest spot you can find to pitch a tent on the side of the trail. there are no structures at all out there.

[Reebles]

I would love to make it with a bunch of Grands but the Cantina is the weekend before and I just don't think I can make it up there two weekends in a row.

[5.9 ANDY]

ok, well...the engine should be going in next weekend, wich gives be about 3.5 months to do engine break in.... i will go if i can, i wana make it out to the rubicon at least once in my life, and the sooner the better.

[AgitatedPancake]

ok, well...the engine should be going in next weekend, wich gives be about 3.5 months to do engine break in.... i will go if i can, i wana make it out to the rubicon at least once in my life, and the sooner the better.

Yeah, considering at this rate its not gunna be around long

[WJChris]

If I cant get the wife to agree to more dents in her WJ, are there any seats available? I dont think our rig will ever be up to wheel it. Also, I just want to see the beautiful scenery.

[cahotrodboy]

Well I just moved to Valley Springs (Calaveras County) from vegas so this would be a local run now so count me in!

Any other local runs or good trails around here? Don't know the area that well yet but it sure it beautiful around here and would love to get off road.

[napajeep]

Not to take this off topic (GSR), but you have an abundance of trails within an hour of where you are.

[rtingdds]

If I suggested to camp at a place without bathroom, my wife will totally kick my ass. Don't know what to do.

[Reebles]

If I suggested to camp at a place without bathroom, my wife will totally kick my ass. Don't know what to do.

Get a PETT!

[wheelnzj]

The PETT works great, its the only way I can get my wife to go.

I am going on vacation and will be back the first week of Aug. when I will post more info.
Please start thinking about going or not. I would like to get a list together of how is in.
Min. of 4 1/2" lift, 33" tires, rear locker, winch, tools and extra parts.
Don't forget camping gear (tent, sleeping bag and warm clothes) food & water (and beer) for a least 3 days.

We will meet Fri. morning around 800am at the loon lake overspill and will try to make it to Rubicon Springs (2/3 of the way through).
Sat. Camping/swimming at Rubicon Springs.
Sun. leave between 1000-1200 and drive out, coming out at Lake Tahoe around 3pm.

Thanks and hope to see ya on the trail,
Ron

[rtingdds]

PETT??

[wheelnzj]

Plastic portable toilet!

[goldensd]

Hey Ron,

I'm planning on making it up there again.

Shawn

[wheelnzj]

Sounds good Shawn, I had fun wheeling with ya last year. Looking forward to seeing you again this year.

Ron

[rtingdds]

need some help here. Since this is my first real camping, I have a lot of questions.
1. Is 10'x10' tent good for 2 people & a small dog?
2. What are your shower suggestions & recommendations at Rubicon ( bath simply in the river or else?)
3. What kind on portable potty should I get for my wife? do I set it up in the bushes??
4. is it cold at night by the river?

[Israel]

need some help here. Since this is my first real camping, I have a lot of questions.
1. Is 10'x10' tent good for 2 people & a small dog?
2. What are your shower suggestions & recommendations at Rubicon ( bath simply in the river or else?)
3. What kind on portable potty should I get for my wife? do I set it up in the bushes??
4. is it cold at night by the river?

I'm not going, but I'll answer your questions if no one minds.

1. Yes
2. Dunk in the river. I went with some friends the weekend before the 4th of July and the water really wasn't that cold. There are no showers there that I know of so your only other option would be to pack one of those black shower bag things.
3. PETT for the trail. You can also buy an "outhouse" type tent that is around 3' x 3' and tall enough to stand in to house your potty for some privacy. Keep in mind, there are port-a-potties and outhouses at Rubicon Springs, but they look and smell like something out of a horror movie.
4. When we went, it wasn't too bad. Get a bag rated to 20 degrees, bring an extra blanket and you should be fine.
5. You didn't ask, but an air mattress or thick foam pad to sleep on is critical for 1st time campers. I prefer a 2" or 3" foam pad since it doesn't deflate and it insulates better beneath you. If you bring an inflatable mattress, don't forget the pump and patches just in case.
6. One more thing, I like to use frozen water bottles in my cooler since ice will melt and create a mess in the jeep when going up or down steep grades. You can buy gel packs that you freeze and throw in there, but you can't drink them (I haven't tried anyway) so they only serve one purpose while the bottles keep your food cold and you can drink them.
7. I lied, this is the last one. Get a clear plastic tote from wal-mart to keep your food in. It will keep everything organized and protected from getting crushed by your firewood and whatever else is packed around it.

[rtingdds]

Thank u for the answers, great help for me!

[JohnDeere]

Hi,

I'd like to participate in GSR, I'll be there with my new this season ZJ, I believe it is capable. Went up Fordyce in June to the committee trail.

[goldensd]

Haven't heard much lately. Is the trip still on? How many are going to be there?

[wheelnzj]

Yes, GSR 2008 is still on !!!

Who is all in ???

John Deere- cute little zj, I think it MIGHT make it! Nice Jeep, Hope to see ya there.

Any questions?

I would like to get a list of who's going.

Thanks,
Ron

[AgitatedPancake]

I'm a maybe right now, I'm supposed to be running a trail (undecided; fordyce con or barret) this weekend, if the jeep makes it out alive i should be able to go but the carnage from this last trip kept me down for a long time so we will see.