Rubithon 2008 June 18th- 22nd, 2008

[peesalot]

Tony, just so everyone konws, when do confirms go out ?

[chappysfj40]

just emailed my reg. cant wait to get there. cheers all, by the way my first choice is the wagon run.

cheers

[CRUZR66]

Originally Posted by TOY350

I would love to hit up the wagon run but don't think I can get out any earlier unfortunately.

I'll enjoy having you join me for the Run Straight trough to the Springs, Its kind of a Fast pace, Not much Sightseeing, We do Stop on occasion and let the Riders out for Pic's and Bathroom breaks, Lunch is Usally at Little Sluce or Buck Island Depends on the Trail and the People,

[landcrusher909]

We are alos signing up for the wagon run. Cant wait

[chappysfj40]

sweet

[CA Annie]

I'm one of those who cannot leave home without the pup, so we'll have our girl with us. She's trained and well mannered, I'm sure she'll have a blast!

[chappysfj40]

i thought long and hard about it, our boxer is gonna stay at home, he is a well mannured runner who loves to meet people and other dogs, he kinda has a strnage way of saying hello, he runs straight at you at a MACH DAMIT mouth wide open, can be scary if you dont know what he his doing. thanks for the input but i will have my hands full with 2 childern and a wife too.
cheers

[landcrusher909]

Mailed off the App. today Now all I have to do is get the 40 done !!! Fine Splines, power steering, new seats, springs, oh yea and cut and trim everything thats could get smashed. See ya there

[sbechtold]

Originally Posted by landcrusher909

Mailed off the App. today Now all I have to do is get the 40 done !!! Fine Splines, power steering, new seats, springs, oh yea and cut and trim everything thats could get smashed. See ya there

x2 - I have no rear axle under my rig. I got lots of wrenching and welding to get it ready. Good news is we have a few months.

[619TOY]

OK, I've been reading and searching for a few hours now and have yet to find a detailed description of how this event plays out. Sadly, the TLCA website seems to be the least informative of all.
Once you've paid your registration, do you then need to decide which organized run suits you, and pay accordingly? I would love to make this run and even passed on CM this year in hopes of making it. Hopefully someone can provide a simple description of how this event plays out.It seems as if groups leave at different times and ultimately meet back up at certain points.
Obviously, I would like make the run with similar vehicles and with driver's of similar experience levels if possible. I also have 2 dogs that I bring everywhere. They can be a little wild (read entertaining) because they are young but they're always well received.
Any clarification would be greatly appreciated

EDIT: Is it safe to assume that leaving earlier merely allows more time for sight seeing and camping before everyone meets up on Friday? I think I'm piecing it together but I still think it would be great for anyone (like me) that hasn't been to Rubithon before if the overall itinererary were better defined in the first post

[peesalot]

Rubithon is a destination camping type event. Point A to B. With the level of traffic and recent trail restrictions camping between point A and B isn't what it used to be.

How does the event play out, ?
Well, there are 2 starting points for formal runs. One at Loon Lake and this year one at Wentworth. You leave these areas on your selected run traveling the trail, literally single file until you reach Rubicon Springs or a preselected layover spot. The springs is the area that all event functions occur at and where camping is. It is a significant haul to get a group into the springs and can be tough. You will camp there 2, 3 or 4 maybe more days depending on when you come in. The trail is run in one direction by most out of courtesy for the event. There are many camping areas at the springs, rock slabs by river, forested campsites, riverside spots, etc. TLCA has all the Med support, Camp permit, Trail guidance stuff in effect. Camping at springs is on private property and the event reg. includes your permit to camp at springs. Leaving = exit runs Sunday morning in an orderly, organized fashion. Sign up for Ice run on friday if you do not have an arb fridge or make the trek out to Tahoma yourself. This event goes off at a nice easy pace. You can leave a tow rig at the trail exit and drive the 1.25 hr loop to the loon lake start or drive the loop in your rig after and pick up tow rig. Big Hint-- if driving around leave your trailers at Ice House resort so when you come back around on Sunday you do not have to go all the way back up icehouse rd. to the loon lake start.

[TRT2]

Sorry about the lack of web site, that is my fault but I have my team of aces working on it.

Even our old 07 site is down right now as we make transition to 08 data...

but don't fret! You have found the spot to ask your questions, or you can email me directly at
Rubithon@tlca.org And don't blame the TLCA site, it normally points you to my site which.

So read John's post above, and ask any Qs you might have.

Basically, you register and choose a run. All runs arrive in Springs by Friday or earlier. Everyone hangs out Saturday for games, dinner and raffle, and we all exit out cadillac hill on Sunday.

You wheel, you bend stuff, you help others, you might even break but we hope not, you arrive (thank gosh), you meet folks, you share stories, you tell lies, you eat, drink and be marry, you buy, you win, you pack up, you exit by wheeling some more. Then you drive home (that is my least favorite part.)

The fact that you passed on CM makes me want to ensure you have an excellent time at Rubithon!

thanks!

Originally Posted by 619TOY

OK, I've been reading and searching for a few hours now and have yet to find a detailed description of how this event plays out. Sadly, the TLCA website seems to be the least informative of all.
Once you've paid your registration, do you then need to decide which organized run suits you, and pay accordingly? I would love to make this run and even passed on CM this year in hopes of making it. Hopefully someone can provide a simple description of how this event plays out.It seems as if groups leave at different times and ultimately meet back up at certain points.
Obviously, I would like make the run with similar vehicles and with driver's of similar experience levels if possible. I also have 2 dogs that I bring everywhere. They can be a little wild (read entertaining) because they are young but they're always well received.
Any clarification would be greatly appreciated

EDIT: Is it safe to assume that leaving earlier merely allows more time for sight seeing and camping before everyone meets up on Friday? I think I'm piecing it together but I still think it would be great for anyone (like me) that hasn't been to Rubithon before if the overall itinererary were better defined in the first post

[petescoffee]

Based on your rig in your byline I would suggest the wagon run.

Dave

[619TOY]

Thanks for helping me out guys. I just faxed over my registration form. I signed up for the wagon run

[Chartdog]

Originally Posted by Romer

Is there a motel right there? daughter wants to slerp in a bed and take a shower before hitting the trail for 5 days.

Check out Robb's, if you can get one of the newer cabins they are very nice. Plus Robb's is a 100% supporter of off roading and of the Rubicon Trail.

Robb's Valley Resort, near the Rubicon Trail, where recreation can be found, on Ice House Road in El Dorado County. Rent recreational equipment, ski boats, wave runners, pontoon boats, cabins.

That sentance above came out wierd but it is a link..............trust me.....click it!

Plus it is the closest thing to the trail.

[jsuthey]

Hi all, If it's any intrest to anyone,we are planning an informal run on fri.5/19 down into the springs from Tahoe/Tahoma side.Mark Warner& myself(2-80's)so far.
We will register on the rubiton app.as solo.This could be the soccer mom/grocerie getter run some might want to do!!!

[PKP80]

Originally Posted by sbechtold

x2 - I have no rear axle under my rig. I got lots of wrenching and welding to get it ready. Good news is we have a few months.

As she currently sits, no body, and she will make the drive from So Cal. even if I'm sitting on a bucket screwed to the frame .

[TOY350]

Originally Posted by CRUZR66

I'll enjoy having you join me for the Run Straight trough to the Springs, Its kind of a Fast pace, Not much Sightseeing, We do Stop on occasion and let the Riders out for Pic's and Bathroom breaks, Lunch is Usally at Little Sluce or Buck Island Depends on the Trail and the People,

Thanks, this is the run I am looking at doing but wondering if there will be other 80's or not for support if needed. Since the wagon run will be a day ahead I can't sit and wait for them to catch up. Are you the one leading this run?

[peesalot]

It is more likely that we( the thurs am run ) will be right behind the 80's gettin into the springs on Thurs evening.

[Dunkane]

Hi all !!!!!

European team is back !, me, Dunkane, and a new belgium friend, Gerald from Ge-Top - Gives your Legend a Top, are ready to meet you again ont the most fabulous trail...this 20th Rubithon will be international again !...

Gerald have also a big big addiction to the TOYOTA and speak english very well, i found a seat for me in the Alvaro 80 (thanks to him) with the wagon run (even the walk is better), and i'm looking for a seat for this big and nice guy who is Gerald

best Regards and thank you !

post here or PM me
Dunkane

[RokCrawlinToy]

Originally Posted by TRT2

changes, FJ Cruiser group with FJ Trail Teams confirmed, but moved to Wednesday noon from Loon.

The FJ group will be kept small and capable, no stock rigs. This group will be the last formal group on Wednesday, targeting Ellis or ideally, further up the trail such as Walker or Soup bowl for camping wed night.

Thursday, the FJ CRuiser group will pull over for Big Jim straight thru, and will balance entry to Buck with Bill's group, perhaps at the slabs. FJ Cruiser group will target upper buck and the saddle for camping Thursday night. The FJ cruiser group will then wait in camp FRiday for both Bill and Georg to leave Buck for Big Sluice, and then the FJ CRuiser group will fall in behind Georg group as they head for big sluice. FJ group will ideally be at bottom of big sluice before Friday morning group hits it friday afternoon. All groups in Spring by Friday evening.

These details were just worked out, need to contact Trail team and confirm. All Rubithon Trail leads have bought off on this plan... and realize that by working together, showing patience and courtesy, all drivers will be in on time.

Looking forward to this event. The TT will have Woody & I, Robbie, Garrett, and the "rookie" Kevin out on the trail this year.
Ron

[TOY350]

Originally Posted by RokCrawlinToy

Looking forward to this event. The TT will have Woody & I, Robbie, Garrett, and the "rookie" Kevin out on the trail this year.
Ron

Looking forward to meeting more of the Trail Team, had fun with them on the McGrew couple of years back and shared some sodas with Ron and Gustaf. Good times.

[TRT2]

Originally Posted by jsuthey

Hi all, If it's any intrest to anyone,we are planning an informal run on fri.5/19 down into the springs from Tahoe/Tahoma side.Mark Warner& myself(2-80's)so far.
We will register on the rubiton app.as solo.This could be the soccer mom/grocerie getter run some might want to do!!!

Thanks Guys! I had many requests for this type of run, but did not receive any interest last year when we made it an actual run.

If anyone contacts me about easy in on FRiday, I will direct them to you. We also have the Ice Run dropping back down on Friday afternoon. We might even have a few Fly Ins looking to bum a ride down and back up on Sunday.

Very appreciative!

[gottoy]

Originally Posted by Dunkane

Hi all !!!!!

European team is back !, me, Dunkane, and a new belgium friend, Gerald from Ge-Top - Gives your Legend a Top, are ready to meet you again ont the most fabulous trail...this 20th Rubithon will be international again !...

Gerald have also a big big addiction to the TOYOTA and speak english very well, i found a seat for me in the Alvaro 80 (thanks to him) with the wagon run (even the walk is better), and i'm looking for a seat for this big and nice guy who is Gerald

best Regards and thank you !

post here or PM me
Dunkane

Hi everyone!
It would be great if someone has a seat for me and my long legs
thanks!!!!
Gerald

[jsuthey]

Hi Tony,yea hope we can help out. I have never gone down cadi. hill,should be fun.I am going in this way cause(its hard to get time off$$)& I am brining the whole family in and I don't want to torture them on the whole trail! My wife& 2-kids,Gavin 8(he did the whole trail last rubithon/wagon run)& Gabrielle 4,also my 16 yr. old nephew John( he went last year also)They are looking forward to playing in the water at the springs!
We are planning on leaving Walnut Creek that fri.am. early.Hopefully get up to tahoe early.How is it going down cadi.??? !!!!!!
Mark does not know it yet,but he is the trail leader for this mini run.
Trail commitee dude!

[RokCrawlinToy]

Originally Posted by TOY350

Looking forward to meeting more of the Trail Team, had fun with them on the McGrew couple of years back and shared some sodas with Ron and Gustaf. Good times.

I remember you guys. Look me up when you get there!!!

[Romer]

Originally Posted by RokCrawlinToy

Looking forward to this event. The TT will have Woody & I, Robbie, Garrett, and the "rookie" Kevin out on the trail this year.
Ron

Hmm, if woody is going to be there, I amy have to re-think this trip

[RokCrawlinToy]

Originally Posted by Romer

Hmm, if woody is going to be there, I amy have to re-think this trip

He'll also be at CruiseMoab too.

[Uncle Ben]

Originally Posted by Romer

Hmm, if woody is going to be there, I amy have to re-think this trip

Who's Amy?

[Romer]

Originally Posted by RokCrawlinToy

He'll also be at CruiseMoab too.

I was told he wouldn't be at CM, Damn now I am going to have to hide my Crown, Cigars and my daughters

UB - Amy means I am old and dyslexic when typing