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Rubicon run and Pjohn sighting
July 16, 2012
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I had a day off to spend some time relaxing. So what would be better then running the Rubicon trail. I set off at loon lake at 3pm Friday. When I got to buck island I ran into a mess of JKs. I was surprised to see Pjohn running the trail for the second time that week. I counted 6 rigs broken and getting strapped out, traffic was pretty crazy, and in a failed attempt to rescue a jeep and trailer that got too off camber we ended up winching the tong off the trailer. I hope he got it fixed? All in all a fun run, made it all the way through, off the trail by 12am.

July 16, 2012
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Any pictures?

Um...what?

July 16, 2012
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"Path 88" wrote: I had a day off to spend some time relaxing. So what would be better then running the Rubicon trail. I set off at loon lake at 3pm Friday. When I got to buck island I ran into a mess of JKs. I was surprised to see Pjohn running the trail for the second time that week. I counted 6 rigs broken and getting strapped out, traffic was pretty crazy, and in a failed attempt to rescue a jeep and trailer that got too off camber we ended up winching the tong off the trailer. I hope he got it fixed? All in all a fun run, made it all the way through, off the trail by 12am.

I bunch of broken rigs? Pics would be great!

How did the truck do through that pinch in true big sleuce? Did you run the left line? Were you able to put tires on the rocks and avoid any damage?

July 16, 2012
4:03 pm
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I hope John made it out OK. Amazed you can get that monster truck through Cadillac Hill.

July 16, 2012
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"JavaCowboy" wrote: I hope John made it out OK. Amazed you can get that monster truck through Cadillac Hill.

Cadillac has plenty of room. We were watching the Rubicon Springs manager go up and down there with his full-size (old school) cherokee. It was on 40s'.

July 16, 2012
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He doesn't take pictures! That's what the copilot is for. wink

Word is that there is no more tree/rock in the middle of Big Sluice.

Indeed that Old Wagoneer is awesome.

July 16, 2012
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"Wh1t3Nukle" wrote: He doesn't take pictures! That's what the copilot is for. wink

Word is that there is no more tree/rock in the middle of Big Sluice.

Indeed that Old Wagoneer is awesome.

Yes it is a wagoneer! My bad...

July 16, 2012
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Hey brad they took the tree out and half of that rock, so they could get the dump truck through. I had no problem except a head light. My spotter said I was clear??!!

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"Path 88" wrote: Hey brad they took the tree out and half of that rock, so they could get the dump truck through. I had no problem except a head light. My spotter said I was clear??!!

Was Bill with you??!! mr-green

Or, was it Rick getting even!

July 17, 2012
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"BKGM Jeepers" wrote: [quote="Path 88"]Hey brad they took the tree out and half of that rock, so they could get the dump truck through. I had no problem except a head light. My spotter said I was clear??!!

Was Bill with you??!! mr-green

Or, was it Rick getting even!

I'd say he had more damage getting out of my jeep.....He darn near ripped those jeans in half. 🙂

July 17, 2012
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Nice

July 17, 2012
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Haha!! Bakken boys are known for ripping their pants every once in a while.

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July 17, 2012
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LOLz!

July 18, 2012
2:29 pm
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Jeff,

So how's it feel to at last run the entire trail through with Big Green? I'm supposing exciting even though some obstacles are different.

July 21, 2012
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We fixed the trailer tongue with some drill bits I brought with me and some surrounding campers tools. I made it to camp about 10 pm. I do not like wheeling in the dark alone. The guy with the trailer turned back to Buck Island. Thanks again for the help better a broken tongue than a rolled trailer.

"Wh1t3Nukle" wrote: He doesn't take pictures! That's what the copilot is for. wink

Word is that there is no more tree/rock in the middle of Big Sluice.

Indeed that Old Wagoneer is awesome.

After you make that off camber left that big tree and rock is still there in the middle of the trail and after that there is a smaller tree rock squeeze.

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