Vintage Willys @ The Rubicon Trail 2018 - Event Date: 29 July 2018 - 02 Aug. 2018 |
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JeepFever
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If it had been working, I might not have had to back up, and try hitting some spots a little faster. . . It definitely would have helped on the rockpile at end of Jpet's Day2 video, when I had to be extracted by BobW's winch. One tire was stuffed up into fender on a big rock, and the other was spinning in the air. On the otherhand, it does appear we made it up some tough spots with open front, there are a few times in video that one of the tires was in air, and spinning faster than ground speed. Luckily momentum, and/or the rear carried us over.
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chasendeer
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Any talk of 2019?
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JeepFever
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As much as I would love to do again, . . It is very unlikely I would attempt that almost 6000 mile round trip in 2019 (2 years in a row).
I do not regret making that long trip in 2018, (probably a day does not go by that I don't think about it), . . . but it will be a while before I can do again.
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Bob W
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JeepFever
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Exactly one year ago from today, Kyle and I were in the truck headed to Jpet's house. The first leg in a long journey across the country.
Lots of nervous energy and excitement. Questions in my mind at the time -> would Wilson make it across Rubicon without breaking? can we squeeze in Moab, and Ouray on the return trip? The trip was fantastic, and I think think about it often. Thanks to everyone who attended for making it so memorable, and especially to Jeff and Stan for getting the idea started and leading it.
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jpet
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I think of it often too and I’m glad we can all get together and have these epic adventures.
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chasendeer
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How about 2020??
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jeepcj559
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I would be in for 2020
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tamnalan
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I would be in as a rider for 2020, if a seat is open. Help move rocks. :)
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Alan Johnson
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slipinkramer
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I'm up for 2020 anytime from the beginning of April though the end of October. Also, I would have the passenger's seat open. I only have to travel 6 hours to get to the Loon Lake trail head so I'll let others who must really travel far suggest dates. slipinkramer
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