Rubithon 2008 June 18th- 22nd, 2008

[Uncle Ben]

Originally Posted by woooody

You'll need to pick up a fire permit, and we won't know the status of fires until Tuesday.

Propane power is the key.

If you get a permit, then you can have camp fires. They will check and ticket.

Thanks! Charcoal briquettes are all I need actually for a dutch oven. Do they fall under campfire regulations?

[landcrusher909]

Originally Posted by Uncle Ben

Thanks! Charcoal briquettes are all I need actually for a dutch oven Do they fall under campfire regulations?

"all I need actually for a dutch oven" And you will be camoing where ? Nothing like fresh Desert when camping LOL , But REALLY where will you be camped ( YUM )

[woooody]

yes, briquettes fall under permit rules.

But in the Springs it's usually not an issue, as it's private land.

[rutbeer]

Originally Posted by Kaderabek

Propane bottle, briquette barbecue and briquettes should fit easily into my carry-on. No problem!

TJK

Sadly, that's probably true. I'm sure I'll be told my metal spoon is illegal though, and it will be confiscated at the gate.

[Hulk]

Hey guys,

We're trying to figure out the best route from Reno to Robb's Resort. We have 3 different maps posted in this thread over on the Rising Sun forums. Can one of you folks who actually know the area give us the pros and cons of these routes?

Thanks!
Matt

[woooody]

done - Go with route 1 if driving straight through, route 3 if staying in CC.

[TRT2]

Curious about who is on your formal Run... visit the Rubithon website.

PS - if running solo, then don't bother visiting for only formal groups are listed, no solos, bootlegs, renegade, rogue apples, or anything else close. I mean, that is why you went solo, correct??

[rutbeer]

I hadn't thought to ask this before, but does anyone coming through reno have an empty seat that would be passing through/near the airport around noon? I have a ride to rubicon, but he's coming from placerville, so if I could save him a ton of miles, he might appreciate it.

[Rat70Fj]

Woody, and the rising sun member (convert) coming up from Nevada City. 49 to 193 up Wentworth Springs road is hands down the best route. You take a right on Ice house and you're there.

I live near Cameron park and that route cuts a half hour out of the trip to loon vs going 50 to Ice House

Kent

[wngrog]

Originally Posted by peesalot

that would be you, on the trail.

Why would he have anyone look at it with all the masterminds of the Cruiser in one spot!

Great plan

[landcrusher909]

We will be leaving Sunday staying in Pollock Pines if you need help on Tuesday please let me know I could drive out to the staging area and help in the morning with whatever you might have going on. Feel free to Pm me with anyone's phone numbers I could get in contact with to help out.

[CA Annie]

Originally Posted by TRT2

and you'll be providing a critical role for the FJ Cruises... one the Trail Teams are very excited about... serving as walking spotter!!! Most awesome.

Yeah, but how many escorts do we need? Looks like 10 FJ's and three of those are Trail Teams. Looks like I'll about have my own personal escort?

Hope he's cute!

[Romer]

Originally Posted by CA Annie

Hope he's cute!

Some think woody's cute, but he does nothing for me

[TOY350]

Originally Posted by CA Annie

Yeah, but how many escorts do we need? Looks like 10 FJ's and three of those are Trail Teams. Looks like I'll about have my own personal escort?

If you guys have too many escorts on that run feel free to send one over to the straight through Thursday run to help the one 80 and FJC . They would be well compensated

[Medusa]

Hey Rising Sun Guys-----For maximum fun, here is an alternative route from Reno. Take the Truckee-Tahoe City route to Tahoma, leave your trailer at the Rubicon exit staging area and drive into the Springs either Monday pm or Tuesday morning. You can then run the trail backwards on Tuesday either with Mudrak or me. That would put you at Robbs Tuesday night via the BEST possible route -- the Rubicon Trail. And your trailer would be waiting for you in Tahoma at the end of the week.

[cruzila]

After many phone calls and confirmations with Tony, Mel, John, Becky and Pearce, we will be having Helicopter rides over the Con this year!

With fuel prices as they are Jet fuel is way over the $5.00 mark the rate is 60.00 per person with 3 minimum per ride.

If you have not experienced the trail from above i highly recommend it, it is worth every penny.

i would like to give a special thanks to Pearce Umlauf at JJUSA for his help with the details. He will be arriving on Friday to survey bear damage to some storage sheds. If you can, walk over and introduce yourself and thank him.

See you there, Scott

[Uncle Ben]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Hey Rising Sun Guys-----For maximum fun, here is an alternative route from Reno. Take the Truckee-Tahoe City route to Tahoma, leave your trailer at the Rubicon exit staging area and drive into the Springs either Monday pm or Tuesday morning. You can then run the trail backwards on Tuesday either with Mudrak or me. That would put you at Robbs Tuesday night via the BEST possible route -- the Rubicon Trail. And your trailer would be waiting for you in Tahoma at the end of the week.

That sounds awesome Jack. Not sure if any of us will be there in time as most of us are leaving Denver area Monday, arriving at Robb's Tuesday afternoon. I will post this up on our forum and see if there is any takers.... Most of our group is Rubi virgins and I think Andy has them scarred poopless....I would hate to burst their bubble and let them see it's just a nice Sunday drive on a Kalifornia country road!

[Uncle Ben]

Originally Posted by cruzila

After many phone calls and confirmations with Tony, Mel, John, Becky and Pearce, we will be having Helicopter rides over the Con this year!

With fuel prices as they are Jet fuel is way over the $5.00 mark the rate is 60.00 per person with 3 minimum per ride.

If you have not experienced the trail from above i highly recommend it, it is worth every penny.

i would like to give a special thanks to Pearce Umlauf at JJUSA for his help with the details. He will be arriving on Friday to survey bear damage to some storage sheds. If you can, walk over and introduce yourself and thank him.

See you there, Scott

That is way cool....how and when?

[CA Annie]

Originally Posted by woooody

There is a Ranger Station on the way up Ice House Road. (for fire permit)

Do we all need to get permits on our way in? I assumed it would be either NO fires, or a group Rubithon permit.

Originally Posted by TOY350

If you guys have too many escorts on that run feel free to send one over to the straight through Thursday run to help the one 80 and FJC . They would be well compensated

No, that's ok, we'll keep them! I'm sure we'll have enough compensation in our group to keep them interested!



Helicopter rides? How much better could this trip get?

[TOY350]

Originally Posted by CA Annie

No, that's ok, we'll keep them! I'm sure we'll have enough compensation in our group to keep them interested!

Sooooo you've got the great spotters and BETTER tequila!!! You're killing me here!

[woooody]

You need a permit for a fire along the trail. No need in the springs, as that is private property.

Only one person in the group has to have the permit. You need it for Cmapfire or Charcoal briquettes. Not needed for propane stoves

[woooody]

Originally Posted by Uncle Ben

That is way cool....how and when?

They will probably do it Friday or Saturday, when the majority of people are in camp. Last time they did it was Saturday. Whatever the charge, it's worth it. Bring cash.

[cruzila]

Originally Posted by woooody

You need a permit for a fire along the trail. No need in the springs, as that is private property.

Only one person in the group has to have the permit. You need it for Cmapfire or Charcoal briquettes. Not needed for propane stoves

Remember the Owners follow the forest on FIRE. If restrictions are up, no fires in Rubicon Springs. There would be one main fire most likely right in camp.

you can be cited on private property during restrictions. Also, Kevin will give you the boot if he finds a fire.

I expect the restrictions to go up before a just after the 4th so we should...........be OK


Rides will be on Saturday at 10AM.

Scott

[chappysfj40]

HOLY CRAP, check this deal out, my wife found at KMART today a double shower tent. 3.5' x 7' x 84 inches tall.

Northwest Territory 3.5 x 7 ft. Double Shower and Changing Room - Model KMT07006 at Kmart.com

that is the link i am also posting in camping section too. cheers see you in a few days.

[Uncle Ben]

Originally Posted by General Sherman

I'm throwing down the gauntlet at the springs either fri or sat if anyone wants to come out. Nothing oficial just a free for crawl if you will.

I'm ready! Built a fresh Crawler just for Rubi'08! CYA on da rocks!

[TLCA_Paul]

Is anyone coming in Friday night from Tahoma side? Late? I may be looking to tos a backpack in someones rig, and maybe ride my bike ahead. Mainly want to know if someone is behind me if I need help.

[landcrusher909]

The exaust is done ! and all thats left is figure out what kind of beer to bring. Bottles might be a hassle but then we are carring out our own trash LOL Is it Friday yet

[chappysfj40]

BRING COLD BEER!!!!!!! thats it just cold lololololo

[65swb45]

Originally Posted by landcrusher909

The exaust is done ! and all thats left is figure out what kind of beer to bring. Bottles might be a hassle but then we are carring out our own trash LOL Is it Friday yet

Rob, FWIW Ian and Ryan had a FIASCO with bottles two years ago. The shaking ruined EVERYTHING in that icechest.

Others may disagree, but for me it will be beer in cans, whisky and rum in bottles.

[pismojim]

Originally Posted by Uncle Ben

That sounds awesome Jack. Not sure if any of us will be there in time as most of us are leaving Denver area Monday, arriving at Robb's Tuesday afternoon. I will post this up on our forum and see if there is any takers.... Most of our group is Rubi virgins and I think Andy has them scarred poopless....I would hate to burst their bubble and let them see it's just a nice Sunday drive on a Kalifornia country road!

Two words:

NIGHT RUN !!!



I'm stoked you guys are making the trip. I can wait to see y'all (I missed a few of you at CM)

BTW, you guys know that we all write our 'Mud screen names on our foreheads, right? (Sharpie works best.)