Rubithon 2008 June 18th- 22nd, 2008

[Mtbcoach]

Originally Posted by TRT2

There is always concern when wheeling (hard) and then having to drive it home. Can you borrow or bum a tow rig/trailer? Perhaps find a buddy with one who wants to attend and help share cost?

Ya, this is a pretty aggressive plan. However, I do have another registration from NC.

That other NC registration would probably be mine. We have talked about towing but I'm staying on the West Coast for a couple weeks then hitting Moab and the FJCSummit in Ouray on the way home...

[TRT2]

Yes it would.

[greenseaman]

thanks for the info! That sounds like a good idea.
thanks,
scott

[TOY350]

OK with registration officially mailed off I need to make Wednesday night accommodations. So, what is the closest place to Loon Lake that we can stay and eat at? What is the closest place to top off the tank as well? It was probably already mentioned but this thread is long

Looking forward to my first Rubithon and the family will be on our first real run all together. My little guy will turn 4 Friday at the run so I will have to get a crowd to sing Happy Bday and embarrass the hell out of him!

[woooody]

Originally Posted by TOY350

OK with registration officially mailed off I need to make Wednesday night accommodations. So, what is the closest place to Loon Lake that we can stay and eat at? What is the closest place to top off the tank as well? It was probably already mentioned but this thread is long

Looking forward to my first Rubithon and the family will be on our first real run all together. My little guy will turn 4 Friday at the run so I will have to get a crowd to sing Happy Bday and embarrass the hell out of him!

Either Ice House resort or Robb's Resort. Both have rentals. Top off in placerville. Carry at least 5 gallons

[TOY350]

Originally Posted by woooody

Either Ice House resort or Robb's Resort. Both have rentals. Top off in placerville. Carry at least 5 gallons

Thanks Ross

[peesalot]

Toy350, alot of us on Big Jim's run will be camping out at the loon lake campground. It is a nice camp area and is lakeside so the kids can have some fun and get wet if it is hot. We usually roll in at all times on wed and have a nice campfire and dinner and get all excited bout the next morning take off. Looking forward to meeting you.

[TOY350]

Originally Posted by peesalot

Toy350, alot of us on Big Jim's run will be camping out at the loon lake campground. It is a nice camp area and is lakeside so the kids can have some fun and get wet if it is hot. We usually roll in at all times on wed and have a nice campfire and dinner and get all excited bout the next morning take off. Looking forward to meeting you.

Sounds fun John, but I'm not sure on how quick I can break camp in the morning with my crew, we've all been camping but not with an early morning deadline. May be a weak excuse but it's a truthful one! I will be looking at the details more closely and seeing what's feasible. Thanks for the info and looking forward to meeting you as well.

[pjohnson]

Originally Posted by peesalot

Toy350, alot of us on Big Jim's run will be camping out at the loon lake campground. It is a nice camp area and is lakeside so the kids can have some fun and get wet if it is hot. We usually roll in at all times on wed and have a nice campfire and dinner and get all excited bout the next morning take off. Looking forward to meeting you.

How many are camping with you? I am looking for a spot (or two) that can accomodate up to 6 vehicles from our club.

What time is the first person going to arrive at the campground?

Phil

[peesalot]

Toy350, given that IMO you better get a room or 2 at Icehouse or Robbs and that way you can rise, eat, and hit the trail. There will be plenty of time at staging area to repack, get cameras, change clothes,go potti, shift gear etc.......


Phil, I would bet that Gunner, Big Jim Adams will be there ahead of me and usually you can find the Knorr brothers, Manny, KT40, Steiner, Dremmans and a few others there. As you approach the Loon dam you will get to the end of pavement and it starts gravel, right there stop, look to your right, take the paved road past the bathrooms and it winds downhill with campsites every which way. It is first come first serve but there is plenty of room usually. Lookin like Wed. night is gonna be fun. Be there if you can it may be the last evening fire for a few nights.......

[landcrusher909]

We will be arriving on Monday and visiting my sister in law in Pollock Pines and then leaving from there for the Wagon Run, would it be best to leave the tow rig there ? I dont want to take up parking space others might need but I am concerned about having enough fuel for the run , driving from Pollock Pines making the run and getting back to Pollock Pines My Cruiser has the stock tank plus a 5 gal jerry can let me know what you all think Thanks

[woooody]

You can park at Ice House or Robb's Resprt for ~5/day... Do that.

[landcrusher909]

Originally Posted by woooody

You can park at Ice House or Robb's Resprt for ~5/day... Do that.

OK cool makes it easy Thanks

[peesalot]

But wait..... if you leave your tow rig in pollock pines it will greatly save time on sunday when you travel back around 50 from Tahoma and not have to go back up Ice House for the tow rig. Or..... you can run with the backwards folks and exit back to loon on Sunday.

[woooody]

Yes -- Pollack Pines would be ok for that --

You should not have gas issues from Pollack out to South Lake Tahoe with 5 extra in a Jerry in an 80.

It takes me 20+ to go tahoma - Loon - Tahoma.

[TOY350]

Just making sure that I need to carry an extra 5 gallons, wasn't planning on it but have never been on the 'con before either. Planned on filling the 80 up in Placerville as suggested and not sure if there is a top off spot before the trail or not.

Trying to pack as little as I can for the 4 of us and a jerry can is extra space if not necessary.

[alvarorb]

If I fill up at Pollok Pines. La Cabra will have a little less than half a tank by the time I hit the Tahoe side (Tahoma). Having extra gas is always great, but I don't think you'll need it. The 80 is a bit more fuel efficient than the 40. It also has a 25 gallon gas tank.

Regards

Alvaro

[TRT2]

Alvaro is spot on. However, fuel is always a highly sought after commodity by someone.

Next batch of confirmations going out this weekend. If you just send me your reg within the last week, probably not included. These came in while we were in Utah.

[pjohnson]

Originally Posted by TOY350

Just making sure that I need to carry an extra 5 gallons, wasn't planning on it but have never been on the 'con before either. Planned on filling the 80 up in Placerville as suggested and not sure if there is a top off spot before the trail or not.

Trying to pack as little as I can for the 4 of us and a jerry can is extra space if not necessary.

Bring the extra 5 gallons... I might need it for my 40


Top off your tank in Pollock Pines. You should have enough. My 95 4runner never used up a full tank.

Phil

[TOY350]

Thanks guys, I will top off and not worry. Instead of a 5 gallon jerry can in the back I will stick a new bottle of Patron in there and share with you all

[landcrusher909]

Originally Posted by pjohnson

Bring the extra 5 gallons... I might need it for my 40


Top off your tank in Pollock Pines. You should have enough. My 95 4runner never used up a full tank.

Phil

so for a 40 a full tank and 5 gal will ba enough ? from Pollock Pines and back Thanks

[petescoffee]

If you are bringing your kids (Age 0 to 13) on the event can you please post up the number of them so we have an idea of how many kids to expect.
Thanks,
Dave

[pjohnson]

Originally Posted by landcrusher909

so for a 40 a full tank and 5 gal will ba enough ? from Pollock Pines and back Thanks

I hope so..... that's what I'm bringing. I may try to bring 10 gallons as I'm not sure how thirsty my 40 runs. (that's why I said he could bring an extra 5 for me)

It really depends on your engine and useage of the skinny pedal. I think stock 40's generally can do it on a tank+5 for insurance.

Phil

[TOY350]

Originally Posted by petescoffee

If you are bringing your kids (Age 0 to 13) on the event can you please post up the number of them so we have an idea of how many kids to expect.
Thanks,
Dave

Hey Dave:

4 year old boy on 6/20
7 year old boy
37 year old boy...oh wait you 0-13 so that excludes me I guess

[peesalot]

I will have extra gas so if you run out look me up.

[Otis]

Originally Posted by peesalot

Be there if you can it may be the last evening fire for a few nights.......

Are fires not allowed in the springs? Is there a group fire?

Originally Posted by petescoffee

If you are bringing your kids (Age 0 to 13) on the event can you please post up the number of them so we have an idea of how many kids to expect.
Thanks,
Dave

I'll have a 13 yr. old boy and a 13 yr. old girl. The girl will be visiting from Slovakia. This will be a great intro to four wheeling for her...

It should be fun packing the 40 for this trip...

[woooody]

last year was dry, and there were no fires allowed in the nat'l forest. Rubicon Springs is private property, so it was exempt.

We won't know until the week of for sure.

[TRT2]

fires are hit and miss. Plan for no fire! If we are allowed to have them, great. but if not, and they catch you,it can get expensive. Plus as an organized event, we want to do the right thing.

There is usually a group campfire in the springs... especially saturday night. Probably Friday too.

But again, plan for the worst, hope for the best.

Bring propane to cook. Many many times our fire has been a citronella candle.

Also, plan to haul out all your garbage and someone elses's.

[TRT2]

Julie at Ice House resort has noted she will be open at 5 AM on Wednesday and Thursday to support Rubithon This means you can get an early breakfast, last stop for food, beer or ice... and they have gas for sale (but you pay for the convenience).

She still have cabins available, and you can safely park tow rigs there if returning to the Loon lake side on Sunday.

for those never been there, they also have a unique bar serving refreshments... one of my favorite hideouts.

[landcrusher909]

I have been checking the web sites and I cannot find any contact information for the Ice House ? do they have a web site or could someone post a phone number. Might be interesting one one night