GSR 2006

[wheelnzj]

OK, Here it is- Grand Slam Rubicon 2006

Sept. 8,9 & 10, 2006.

The weekend after Labor Day.

Friday Sept. 8th- We will meet at the trail head (Loon Lake) in the morning and be on the trail by 8:00 am.
Sat. Sept. 9- On the trail.
Sunday Sept. 10- We will exit the trail (from Rubicon Springs and up Cadillac Hill).
Who wants to go?
Who wants to help?
Who cares?

Min. requirements- Lift kit with 33" tires & matching spare, winch, front & rear tow points, and at least rear locker, front & rear preferred!

Please be self sufficient.

Hope to see ya on the trail,
Ron
Wheelnzj

[AgitatedPancake]

I just got back from a full rubicon trip from loon to cadillac with 3 yota buddies of mine. I only needed a tug 2 times, about 100 feet apart (completely unavoidable, narrow route only allowing 1 line with tall rocks in the center = unhappy diffs). I only have a rear locker and the jeep did very wellon 33" MTR's with claytons 6" LA kit. The only body damage I received was scrapes (no damage to sheet metal, just paint) from bad stumps/trees that I couldnt avoid.. From what I remember, there were 3 really nasty off camber sections, and 1 tight squeeze where everyone drug the body across a tree. Within 2 hours of the end of the trail, there are (atleast now) some nasty mud spots with some decent depth water, but I still had a good 4" or so of my 33"s showing. Just giving you guys a heads up.

I am not sure I will be able to make this event, as it will be the time of school and possibly work, but we will have to see.

[Cue-Ball]

Might be interested, my Jeep will NOT be ready, but I could ride shotgun is anyone had room.

[KevinF]

OK, Here it is- Grand Slam Rubicon 2006

Sept. 8,9 & 10, 2006.
The weekend after Labor Day.

It's about 1000 miles for me to get there...so if there is a critical mass, I'm definately in. Is there a particular number that you want to keep it either above or below? Would you like me to put a note on my website to promote it, or are you trying to keep it small?

Kevin

[wheelnzj]

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the offer. If you can post it on your web site that would be great. I would like to keep the first year small till we get a feel of how things go. I hope to get something between at least 6-12 rigs going. If we can get more then that and they are all well equip. rigs with exper. drivers thats great!
I would love to see ya on the trail (its only 800 miles and 12 hrs away).
So far not to many people have responded. I thought there would be more interest and lots of people who would like to run the Rubicon.


SO, IF YOUR READING THIS AND WANT TO DO THE RUBICON-
PLEASE SEND ME A PM SO I CAN MAKE A LIST AND GET THINGS ROLLING!

Thanks,
Ron

[KevinF]

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the offer. If you can post it on your web site that would be great. SO, IF YOUR READING THIS AND WANT TO DO THE RUBICON-
PLEASE SEND ME A PM SO I CAN MAKE A LIST AND GET THINGS ROLLING!

Thanks,
Ron

Will do, Ron. It'll be up later today, and will link directly to this post.

<edit> Noticed on July 25th that the link hadn't made it up to my website on any of the pages but a couple (FrontPage RULEZ!!!), so I reloaded the website. Hopefully that will drive some more interest shortly </edit>

Have a great one, and let me know what I can do to assist.

Very Sincerely,
Kevin

[cashflowdub]

where is this being Held????

[jsteves]

where is this being Held????

seriously?

[cashflowdub]

yes

[wheelnzj]

Rubicon- As in the Rubicon Trail!
Please tell me that you have heard of it?
World Famous Rubicon Trail in Northern California, Sierra Mountians near Lake Tahoe.
The most driven 4x4 trail in the world. Still great and always a classic.
Should be a great time and challange for all who come out.
I am also going this weekend for Jeepers Jamboree.
July 27-30, 2006.

Hope to see ya in Sept for GSR 2006!
Ron

[BlaineWasHere]

where is this being Held????

I'm guessing your not ready to go.

[MBATF]

AgitatedPancake: If you are going...then I am ridding shoutgun with you buddy

[KevinF]

Ron:
A suggestion: you may want to list a bunch of items that these guys HAVE to have while on the trail. I did it about 6 years ago with 31" tires, no lockers, and 4" of lift and beat the CRAP out of my rig and had to be tugged off obstacles at least a dozen times.

Here is a suggested starting spot:

"If you dont' mind body damage, holding up the line while being pulled off of high-centering boulders all day long, and beating your Jeep senselessly, then you can probably make it with no more than at least one limited slip/locker, 32" tires, full skid plates, full rocker panel protection, and a half-dozen runs on difficult 3.5+ trails worth of experience, and front and rear tow points."

"If you want to make it a fun trip rather than a stressful one, have AT LEAST one limited-slip/locker, at least 33" tall tires, full skid plates, full rocker panel protection, front and rear tow points, and have a dozen 3.0+ trails worth of experience"

"Anyone with front and rear lockers, full skids, full rocker panel protection, and 35" tires will have no problem unless you're a horrible driver or have never done a 3.5+ trail"

Feel free to edit my experience from 6 years ago based on what you guys have seen most recently, as the trail changes monthly with Jamborees and weather and such.

-Kevin-

PS: Also, bear in mind that we're going to be camping AT LEAST once on the trail, and more likely, twice, so make sure that you have all the necessary items for camping: bags, tents, ground cloths, stoves, fresh water, utensils, etc. etc. etc.

[wheelnzj]

Thanks for your helpfull hints Kevin.
He is right on the money!

The trail is not that bad if your set up as Kevin said.
But, It can be a long weekend if you have a poor running Jeep or are not set up for this trail.
I do have friends that have run it on min. lift, 32" tires, no lockers and lots of rocker panel damage!
I would like to make this an enjoyable weekend and not a bad expirence as it sounds like Kevin had 6 years ago.
So, With that in mind let me know if your still interested. I do have a few people who are already going, But not as many as I hoped. I hope to see more reply's.
Where are all the Bay Area Grands?
Looking forward to the Jamboree this weekend. I'll post some pic's next week.

Ron

P.S. Yes, You will need camping gear and suppies for 3 days and 2 nights on the trail.

[H3RESQ]

Took the time off work already. I'll be there. It will be my first time to the rubicon. Might like to meet someone prior to the trail head if possible. My sister lives about an hour away so I'll be there a day or two prior to the run. Are there any soccer fields close by?

[cwm]

I would realy like to do this so Tentatively count me in.

[KevinF]

400+ views of the post so far, so there is definitely some interest.

Kevin

[napajeep]

I would like to go, but don't have all of the equipment needed to make it a fun trip. Need a locker, rocker protection, winch, spare parts... Need I say more. I absolutely love the area, one of the most beautiful places I've been, just don't have a rig worthy (yet).

[JohnBoulderCO]

400+ views of the post so far, so there is definitely some interest.

Kevin

Yes, there is.

[crashfabdzj]

Took the time off work already. I'll be there. It will be my first time to the rubicon. Might like to meet someone prior to the trail head if possible. My sister lives about an hour away so I'll be there a day or two prior to the run. Are there any soccer fields close by?

I'm planning on coming down from Seattle. You going to drive that thing, or you tow it?

I'll be towing mine

[H3RESQ]

I'm planning on coming down from Seattle. You going to drive that thing, or you tow it?

I'll be towing mine

I'll be towing, I only drive to local trails. I will get better milage towing with the dodge(17mpg) the Jeep(11.5mpg) is a freakin gas hog. I'll be leaving Wed. morning if you want to convoy. My sister lives in the Lincoln area so I'm going to unload around there. I hear its only an hour from the RUB(am I correct?).

[crashfabdzj]

I'll be towing, I only drive to local trails. I will get better milage towing with the dodge(17mpg) the Jeep(11.5mpg) is a freakin gas hog. I'll be leaving Wed. morning if you want to convoy. My sister lives in the Lincoln area so I'm going to unload around there. I hear its only an hour from the RUB(am I correct?).

Sounds like a plan, your dodge bombed? I hope not, I wanna be able to keep up

[H3RESQ]

Sounds like a plan, your dodge bombed? I hope not, I wanna be able to keep up

Actually were bringing my buddy's Dodge(bone stock dually w/jake brake) You'll only have to worry about slowing down as quick as us

[wheelnzj]

Hi,
I just got home late last night from the Rubicon. We had a great weekend. The trail is a little rough this year so, Please bring spare parts!
Lincoln is about 2 hrs away from the trail head at Loon Lake. I live in Roseville which is the next town over from Lincoln for those of you who want to follow us up on Friday morning.
I'll be on the road by 5:00 am.
There are plenty of hotels in the area or you can camp at Loon Lake.
If you have any questions please pm me, I'll do my best to get you an answer.

Thanks,
Ron

[goldensd]

Damn.. I'd love to go, but I can't make it that weekend. I've been itching to get on the 'con this summer, it'll just have to be another weekend though.

Good luck and have fun....