[bzmarsh]

Hey all,

I warmed up the old J-truck again yesterday and immediately felt the itch to wheel it - soon.

Anybody up for another Rubicon epic? I'm thinking June, work from Tahoe side to Loon Lake (backwards from our usual route), get to the trail head on a Sunday afternoon and come home on a Tuesday or Wednesday. For me, June 20-23 works best.

Note: I haven't done any research yet on trail availability or snow levels. Just explorin' options and interest levels.

What think ye?

On a side note, I'm considering a Chappie test run in late May - maybe the 23rd. Is Chappie open?

[bzmarsh]

bzmarsh, on 09 May 2010 - 07:52 AM, said:

Note: I haven't done any research yet on trail availability or snow levels. Just explorin' options and interest levels.

http://www.rubiconfriends.com/

Work days June 26-27...

http://rubicontrail....listForCategory

Runs planned by these folks on the same dates...

So far so good!

[bzmarsh]

Pirate 4x4 listing: http://www.pirate4x4...ad.php?t=867908

Pirate's calendar: http://www.google.co...ndar.google.com

So far, so good!

[tfpets]

The way this snow is this year, I would be happy with a high lakes run anytime in June this year!

[Billy D.]

If I can come up with the $300 I think it would take I'm interested

[rsc71]

Billy D., on 09 May 2010 - 01:11 PM, said:

If I can come up with the $300 I think it would take I'm interested

i think there will be alot of snow still, i would be interested but would be looking to trailer a rig there...

[bzmarsh]

rsc71, on 09 May 2010 - 01:58 PM, said:

i think there will be alot of snow still, i would be interested but would be looking to trailer a rig there...

It'd be good to have you of course...

Regarding snow, see this Pirate thread...it has pictures from last weekend (May 1 & 2). Memorial Day is not looking good.

[rsc71]

bzmarsh, on 09 May 2010 - 04:46 PM, said:

It'd be good to have you of course...

Regarding snow, see this Pirate thread...it has pictures from last weekend (May 1 & 2). Memorial Day is not looking good.

scott (the guy storm got the spring pin from on the tahoe side) was up there about 2-3 weeks ago,over 10 ' at the #### at loon lake.i think he said they didnt even make it to wentworth
http://www.pirate4x4...17&postcount=33

[Corvelle]

Still not sure about the Beest on the rubicon...but...I would go on any "test" runs. The Beest has been in show mode and he is missing the dirt!

BTW...after hitting 5 car shows in four weekends...The Beest ended up with two "Best Buggy" awards!!

[bzmarsh]

rsc71, on 09 May 2010 - 07:28 PM, said:

scott (the guy storm got the spring pin from on the tahoe side) was up there about 2-3 weeks ago,over 10 ' at the #### at loon lake.i think he said they didnt even make it to wentworth
http://www.pirate4x4...17&postcount=33

Looking at the event calendar, I see the Rubithon ends the day I propose going in. Will that conflict with your plans? (I.e., are you planning to attend the Rubithon?)

They're supposed to get another 3' of snow today/tonight above 6500-7000 feet. I hope it melts off before mid-June! At least off the trail proper. I don't mind snow on the sides and/or ice in the water (but I ain't swimmin'!). Cadillac would be a bit sloppy, as would Big Sluice. Mmm, sounds like fun!

Corvelle, congrats in the buggy awards. Hijack: I saw some little utility truck for sale and envisioned building it into a mini wheeler using old-style VW bus portal axles...hmmmm.

[Storm]

Tim mentioned July being best for him, sounds good to me, lemme know asap so I don't have to cancel anything else on the final date :P

[bzmarsh]

Storm, on 10 May 2010 - 08:17 PM, said:

Tim mentioned July being best for him, sounds good to me, lemme know asap so I don't have to cancel anything else on the final date :P

Poke Tim to log on ... July what? I would think the region of July 4 would be fairly contra-indicated (as Maj. Frank Burns would say). I'd like to see if I can make the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland anyway.

http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com/

I like June the most, but July 11-14 would work. Just not looking forward to another day or two of baking on Hwy 99.

[Billy D.]

Corvelle, on 10 May 2010 - 07:13 AM, said:

Still not sure about the Beest on the rubicon...but...I would go on any "test" runs. The Beest has been in show mode and he is missing the dirt!

BTW...after hitting 5 car shows in four weekends...The Beest ended up with two "Best Buggy" awards!!

As I have said before you can do it in a buggy you will just have to use the skinny pedal a little and choose your path well

[Corvelle]

Billy D., on 11 May 2010 - 11:40 AM, said:

As I have said before you can do it in a buggy you will just have to use the skinny pedal a little and choose your path well

I have no problem mashin the right pedal! And I have the turning brakes now too. Which I can work like a "selective locker" One wheel spins....stop that wheel!

I would love to try it! When the date gets set, Ill have to check the checkbook and see if I can swing it!

[fj40Tim]

bzmarsh, on 11 May 2010 - 11:18 AM, said:

Poke Tim to log on ... July what? I would think the region of July 4 would be fairly contra-indicated (as Maj. Frank Burns would say). I'd like to see if I can make the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland anyway.

http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com/

I like June the most, but July 11-14 would work. Just not looking forward to another day or two of baking on Hwy 99.

All of June is booked for me, so far July is wide open. Right now July is open for me - I think I can do July 11-14

[bzmarsh]

Well, it seems the topic title should be "Rubicon in July?" Anybody know how to change it?

Here's my Rubicon prep thread: http://www.4x4trailh...n-preparations/

[bzmarsh]

Good site for links to supplies:
http://www.rubicontrail.com/

The Pirate 4x4 Rubicon Trail Calendar still shows July 11-14 open to "outside" invaders.

Here's a good thread to browse for ideas, if we're not wrenching too hard on a broken rig...

http://www.pirate4x4...ad.php?t=611550

Just tryin' to keep the interest up.

[fj40Tim]

bzmarsh, on 05 June 2010 - 05:57 AM, said:

Good site for links to supplies:
http://www.rubicontrail.com/

The Pirate 4x4 Rubicon Trail Calendar still shows July 11-14 open to "outside" invaders.

Here's a good thread to browse for ideas, if we're not wrenching too hard on a broken rig...

http://www.pirate4x4...ad.php?t=611550

Just tryin' to keep the interest up.

Great links!
Thanks

[Billy D.]

I would love to go but at this point I don't think I will have the money to go

[bzmarsh]

Billy D., on 06 June 2010 - 08:06 AM, said:

I would love to go but at this point I don't think I will have the money to go

Grr. Bummer...I feel your pain.

I'm holding out hope for me. Refi on the house - nearly $500 up front. Second radiator work is costing more than I anticipated (as usual). Git 'er done!

In case folks didn't see last year's run, and the year before:
2006 run
2007 run
2008 run
2009 run