TLCA TLCA Rubithon Wagon Run (7 Viewers)

[monflores11]

Part 1 - Loon Lake trail head to Buck Island (cont)

at the Granite Bowl

 

[monflores11]

Part 1 - Loon Lake trail head to Buck Island (cont)

The run continues

adding weight for traction

Jake made it to the Soup Bowl

got some trouble

sharing what to do

 

[monflores11]

Part 1 - Loon Lake trail head to Buck Island (cont)

We need to reach Buck Island before it gets dark. Those with kids proceeded.

Made it to Buck Island (1st group arrived around 5 pm, last group arrived 10:30 pm) to camp

 

[monflores11]

Part 2 - Buck Island to Rubicon Springs

1st hurdle exiting Buck Island

Dan at the V-Notch

almost there

 

[monflores11]

Part 2 - Buck Island to Rubicon Springs (cont)

 

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Part 3 - At Rubicon Springs

The group finally made it to the springs Thursday afternoon, a little bit early so we have enough time to set up camp for 3 nights.

time for beer

Lakandula at rest

 

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Part 4 - 37th Rubithon events

Bar night

Winching & recovery class

Welding demo

Vendor kiosk

Horseshoe tournament

 

[monflores11]

Part 4 - 37th Rubithon events (cont)

Rubithon's new Chairman Jeff with Elsie formally opening the Saturday program (Jeff's daughter Alyssa and my daughter Hannah at the background)

I missed the RC competition (again) this year

breakfast time

drop those raffle tickets

awards & recognition

 

[monflores11]

Part 4 - 37th Rubithon events (cont)

Diva Rox Friday night gig
Melissa Nunley on vocals
Christopher Mancuso on bass
Greg Grivette on drums
Brent Ledesma on guitar
Ronald Dumonchelle on keyboards

Saturday, the main event day - good food, good vibes

 

[monflores11]

Part 5 - Rubithon is more than the rigs, it's the People

 

[monflores11]

Part 5 - it's the camaraderie, building new networks, meeting old & new friends, cooperation, mutual help, and sharing a common passion - these are the values that makes Rubithon not just a tradition but an institution lasting 37 years.

 

[monflores11]

Part 5 (cont) - it's the camaraderie, building new networks, meeting old & new friends, cooperation, mutual help, and sharing a common passion - these are the values that makes Rubithon not just a tradition but an institution lasting 37 years.

 

[monflores11]

Part 5 (cont) - it's the camaraderie, building new networks, meeting old & new friends, cooperation, mutual help, and sharing a common passion - these are the values that makes Rubithon not just a tradition but an institution lasting 37 years.

 

[Firemedic831]

Thank you Monching For capturing our event , so others can enjoy it through your lens . Job well done . 1 correction. 180 registrations. 168 showed up

 

[AgentOrange]

Monching, these photos are fantastic! I need to master depth of field the way you have

 

[EWheeler]

Part 5 (cont) - it's the camaraderie, building new networks, meeting old & new friends, cooperation, mutual help, and sharing a common passion - these are the values that makes Rubithon not just a tradition but an institution lasting 37 years.
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Wow, fantastic recap and photos. I had no idea so many people attended Rubithon. Bravo to @Firemedic831 & the team that planned, supported, & executed the event. I need to make it one of these years.

 

[peesalot]

Monchi, did you get any at Dirty Dozen ? Sprinkles makes a good counter balance.

 

[monflores11]

Thank you Monching For capturing our event , so others can enjoy it through your lens . Job well done . 1 correction. 180 registrations. 168 showed up

Welcome. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be the event's 'official' photographer. Info on participants corrected.

My toys - Nikon D850 (with 50mm & 85mm 1.8 lenses), Fuji X100VI with my mini Lakan in the background

And thank you for accommodating us to set up camp at this spot.

 

[monflores11]

More to share as a recap.

Part 5 (cont) - it's the camaraderie, building new networks, meeting old & new friends, cooperation, mutual help, and sharing a common passion - these are the values that makes Rubithon not just a tradition but an institution lasting 37 years.

 

[monflores11]

Part 6 - Miscellany, candid snaps just to show the vibes.

A few of the recognition and awards.

And the most anticipated part of the event - Raffles! Congratulations to all winners.