[4rnr]

2nd Annual Chicago Toyota Jamboree

at
The Cliffs Insane Terrain Offroad Park
Marseilles Il
July 25, 26, 27
The Cliffs Insane Terrain

Rates

$35/vehicle for the 1st day. Any additional days will only be $10/vehicle.

This is cheaper than a normal weekend at the cliffs!! And it includes a BBQ on saturday night.

The snack shack lady will be doing breakfast at the cliffs on saturday morning. $5 gets you eggs, sausage, pancakes.....the usual stuff.

Last year was great success with about 65 trucks over the course of the weekend.

This will be open to ALL Toyota 4x4's (mini's, cruisers,fjc's...) But of course anyone who wants to wheel is welcome.

Friday: Setup camping, meet and greet, free roam wheeling.

Saturday: Meet in the lot at 9am for a drivers meeting, guided trail runs, free roam, BBQ.

Sunday: Free roam wheeling.

Last years raffle was huge and everyone stepped up huge! this year looks like it will be bigger!

CAMPING

Camping at the Cliffs, in the park, $10 per site/rig, no hook up.
Camping will be up in the park at a private grass camp site with access to the road.

Some pics from last year

[woody]

kick ass event you run there....REALLY REALLY wish I was able to make it!!

[BAMF_CT2004]

Im in. Is there going to be a night run? Not like my truck is capable of probably doing the run but might be cool to jump into one that is capable.

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by woody

kick ass event you run there....REALLY REALLY wish I was able to make it!!

That sucks. Man that "car salesman" job you've got really cuts into wheeling

[woody]

this year, it does....uugh....

[Gumby]

What's John gonna go night wheeling in?

[Scott_sFZJ80]

This should be another great event! From expert to first timers, all will have fun.
I highly recommend attending, even if you just wanted to ride along. There will be some open seats available on each day.

[x factor]

We've been looking forward to it since last years. Can't wait to try out the new mods at The Cliffs

[4rnr]

UPDATE

Rates

$35/vehicle for the 1st day. Any additional days will only be $10/vehicle.

This is cheaper than a normal weekend at the cliffs!! And it includes a BBQ on saturday night.

[joez]

I'll be keeping my '85 together just for this run. Last year was a blast, i can only imagine how much fun this year will be.

[tnt4x4]

Originally Posted by joez

I'll be keeping my '85 together just for this run. Last year was a blast, i can only imagine how much fun this year will be.

after yesterday I would hope the motor stays together. kickass new trail!

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by tnt4x4

after yesterday I would hope the motor stays together. kickass new trail!

holy crap tom posted...

wheres those videos!

[4rnr]

UPDATE

The snack shack lady will be doing breakfast at the cliffs on saturday morning. $5 gets you eggs, sausage, pancakes.....the usual stuff.

[joez]

Originally Posted by tnt4x4

after yesterday I would hope the motor stays together. kickass new trail!

New trail definately rocks, id love to run up it again when its just a little bit dryer. I think the old girl still has some life left in her, but if she does let go ive got a couple spares. Can't wait to see the video.

[tnt4x4]

Originally Posted by 4rnr

wheres those videos!

[riverliver]

scrogginhood - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting



Vid from last year.

[4rnr]

I never saw that vid very nice.

One thing about last year was way too many people on #1 at the same time this year those groups will be split up and sent down more advanced/fun trails.

[4rnr]

About a month out now.

I need to get a rough idea of how many people I will have and for what.

So post up if you plan to attend, what days, camping?

[Cruiser Clint]

I'll be there regardless, but I really hope it's dry this year. I plan on camping.

Clint

[Scott_sFZJ80]

I will attend July 25, 26, 27 with camping on site the 25 and 26.

[outbackoffroadgear]

I will be there with there new 4-Runner

[4rnr]

Just got back from the Cliffs and we picked out a camp gound. It will be up on the bluffs. There is plenty of shade a killer view. The Area will be off limits during the weekend to eliminate ATV traffic, and keep down the dust. It may however be difficult to get your tow rig up there depending on the weather. But unless we have major down poors and your tow rig is 2wd or on high way tires it shouldnt be a problem. Of course if it is you can park the tow rigs and trailers in the lot if you would like. I also plotted out some rare trails for the event that I will lead (12 & 13).

[tnt4x4]

Camp area is mowed and looks great. We will bring up picnic tables and portapots and some water for washing. Very primitive camping. Trail 1 is in the best shape ever. The dryer it is the more we've been able to fix it up. I drove my ford E350 2wd van around Trail one without a dent or getting stuck. Why? I'm not sure.

[joez]

Well, bad news for me. Sunday afternoon i blew out my knee, not sure the extent of the damage yet but i may have to sit this one out.

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by joez

Well, bad news for me. Sunday afternoon i blew out my knee, not sure the extent of the damage yet but i may have to sit this one out.

Wow that sucks ass! at least ride shot gun with someone.

With out you, woody, and Ron. The difficult group is looking pretty thin!

[joez]

I'll know more later this week. Im hoping for the best, but worst case scenario somebody could drive my truck and ill ride passenger.

Oh, BTW, i have your boots at my house.

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by joez

I'll know more later this week. Im hoping for the best, but worst case scenario somebody could drive my truck and ill ride passenger.

Oh, BTW, i have your boots at my house.

Im sure someone will drive it...

Ill meet up with you to get the boots.

[4rnr]

Well about a week now.

Its hard to tell from the boards but I think I can expect about 50+ rigs.

Raffle

We have some more stuff for the raffle.

Some kind of "keep you cool" neck wrap ties, that x-factors wife makes. She will also be selling them! Maybe she should post up more info…

The Cliffs will be throwing in t-shirts, stickers (for the fjc guys ), hoodies.

Of course Ill be throwing in the Warn M8000 NIB.

There will be opportunities to buy additional tickets through out the event. Last year we had the raffle on Sunday morning, and that worked out well.

Camping

I hear the camping site is coming along nicely. It was mowed last week and Tom says its looking great. Plenty of shade. We are also going to get 2 port-o-pots for the ladies (both female and male ladies). Like I said earlier be prepared for a tow rig possibly not getting to the camp site. I really doubt it will be an issue (especially looking at the forecast (DRY!!!)). And Tom said that he took his e350 2wd van up there with no problem. The camping will be primitive. No electric, no showers, there’s a river, but no showers.

Breakfast

There will be the usual sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes on Saturday and Sunday morning for 5$/person. If you arent camping and want some breakfast PLEASE don’t show up at 9am wanting breakfast! Arrive around 8am, especially if you want to wheel with a group. Though im sure the breakfast will be open after 9am.

Trails.

Trail #1 (easy. fine for stockers) is, according to tom, in the best shape ever. He drove his E350 2wd van through the whole trail (im sure in about 5min) with no issues or damage. So for the guys worried about damage…don’t be.

Easy intermediate I recommend a good AT, and a little experience. (a locker would make life easier)

Intermediate. Sliders, a locker, MT’s. expect a little body damage.

Difficult. Sliders, lockers, MT’s, Winch, Expect Body damage.

This year will not be as structured as last year. After breakfast on sat we will have a little drivers meeting then there will be trail leaders to take groups out. They will be staggered and there will likely be groups moving through all day, so you should be able to find people to hop on with if you or your group don’t feel comfortable running around solo.

BTW normal passenger rates apply. $5 per passenger. I didn’t post that up top….Ive got too many balls to juggle right now. Plus Im best man to my brother and 18 of us leaving for the Bachelor party tomorrow in Vegas. Ill be back Monday. But I will have my laptop with me so feel free to contact me.

I think that just about sums it up for now.

[x factor]

The B.E. COOL ties are 2"x 36"-40" and have a 14" center area that holds the expanding crystals. The crystals hold 200 x's their weight in water and when soaked in ice water provides a very refreshing neck tie or bandanna to help keep you cool on the trail. Quality constuction was a primary concern and with proper care should last a very long time. Because of the crystals these will not drip or drool and are available in a veriety of prints (camo,tye dye and others) and solids.They will be availible for purchase for those that would like them. Five of these are going to be in the raffle on Sunday. We will be there Friday, Saturday and Sunday in a black mini truck with flames.

[x factor]

Is it friday yet!!!!!!!!!!