That sounds like a good one too.
Mid week might be hard for those of us who can’t take too much time off of work.
But does sound nice since it wouldn’t be packed with people during the week.
The last time I was on the Rubicon back in 2004 on a Saturday, it was like the 405 in LA at peak traffic. Sat for an hour before Little Sluice. When everyone started moving, we pulled over and turned around.
Fall and midweek make for a nice trip. When I did that, only ran across one small group heading the opposite direction.
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Just throwing something out there to start a conversation.
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The last time I was on the Rubicon back in 2004 on a Saturday, it was like the 405 in LA at peak traffic. Sat for an hour before Little Sluice. When everyone started moving, we pulled over and turned around.
Fall and midweek make for a nice trip. When I did that, only ran across one small group heading the opposite direction.
Rubicon is on my bucket list and I absolutely want to do it ... but even if I get a rear locker installed by then, I'm not sure my rig would be set up to tackle it just yet ... maybe next time
For those who are down to go to the Eastern Sierras...
I'm wondering..
Is there a weekend you guys would be able to make it?
If we were to do this, I could see the schedule being something like this...
Friday
Leave around noon, get there a little after sunset, set camp and relax. Another option is leaving here in the afternoon, and get there very early Saturday morning.
Saturday
Wake up early. Go siteseeing/wheeling along 395. Try to catch Schat's Bakery in Bishop for Dinner. Set up camp in Bishop, on Buttermilk Road.
Sunday
Go wheeling for the first part of the morning on Buttermilk Road, then head home past noon.
Obviously, if we had more time, it'd be nice so we wouldn't constantly be on the move.
Interested!
I'll have to think about available weekends and let you know. Keep me posted in the meantime.
Rubicon is on my bucket list and I absolutely want to do it ... but even if I get a rear locker installed by then, I'm not sure my rig would be set up to tackle it just yet ... maybe next time
I haven’t personally don’t it
Definitely on my to do list but one of my buddies did it in a stock jeep grandCherokee but took massive amounts of body damage quarter panels, pinch welds and front bumper were gone. Haha
But he made it and from what I understand there are easy ways around the tough stuff.
Also what would you consider “set up” I only have a lift, sliders and factory rear locker. ??Nothing special.
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I haven’t personally don’t it
Definitely on my to do list but one of my buddies did it in a stock jeep grand Cherokee but took massive amounts of body damage quarter panels, pinch welds and front bumper were gone. Haha
But he made it and from what I understand there are easy ways around the tough stuff.
Also what would you consider “set up” I only have a lift, sliders and factory rear locker. ??Nothing special.
I have not run it either... but from what I gather, in order to avoid the type of carnage your friend had ... 33's (at least), 35's or bigger are better + spare(s); lift (to fit aforementioned); skids; sliders; lockers; winch.
Could it be done with less... sure. But my preference is to minimize the possibility of damaging my 4Runner ...
Anyone else (@rochmpr ?) who's run it care to chime in with their experience?
I have not run it either... but from what I gather, in order to avoid the type of carnage your friend had ... 33's (at least), 35's or bigger are better + spare(s); lift (to fit aforementioned); skids; sliders; lockers; winch.
Could it be done with less... sure. But my preference is to minimize the possibility of damaging my 4Runner ...
Anyone else (@rochmpr ?) who's run it care to chime in with their experience?
My buddy who goes almost weekly to monthly (who I was going to go with last year), said it was possible* to do it with a 3" lifted 4runner on 33's, and even in my 4runner with the proper spotting and JUST the right conditions, but expect damage...
*He said the only problem is that the course changes every day because of natural causes, people who need to move a few rocks around to get around an obstacle, etc. It's much easier than was before, especially with the bypasses...
I have not run it either... but from what I gather, in order to avoid the type of carnage your friend had ... 33's (at least), 35's or bigger are better + spare(s); lift (to fit aforementioned); skids; sliders; lockers; winch.
Could it be done with less... sure. But my preference is to minimize the possibility of damaging my 4Runner ...
Anyone else (@rochmpr ?) who's run it care to chime in with their experience?
Jetboy ran it last summer.
I would recommend a minimum of 33's, sliders and under belly armor and a locker or ATRAC, tools, recovery gear and at least one person with a winch. Always a spare and preferably HAM for communications. I can be run in one day, but best to figure for two days, which requires food, supplies and water for a minimum of three days (after all, it is the high Sierra). As with any difficult trail, group size dictates speed, the larger the group, the slower the process and vise versa.
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Oh Hell Yes! I need another dent. I am averaging one per season.
You know I have no problem getting beat up!
Was just remembering when I was on 32s going through to get to the slabs in the snow.
I would have turned around if I was in his ride. You can hear the punishment he's doing, and not talking about the skids.
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