17th Rubicon Trail Jeep Jamboree - The Rubicon Trail, California August 7 - 10, 2014 Trail Rating 10
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17th Rubicon Trail Jeep Jamboree
The Rubicon Trail, California
August 7 - 10, 2014
Trail Rating 10
EVENT SCHEDULE
This Jamboree is a Classic Jamboree – catered meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday as
well as a continental breakfast on Sunday. Please refer to “A Message From Your Coordinator” for important
information about this unique Jeep Jamboree.
THURSDAY, August 7, 2014
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Registration, Vehicle check and trail assignments will be given in the upper parking lot
of Buffalo Hill Center, 6087 Front Street Georgetown, CA 95634. Please refer to “How
Do I Get There?” for driving directions. Trail sign-ups will take place during registration.
Vehicle check is MANDATORY PRIOR TO trail sign-ups. NO LATE REGISTRATION
on Friday morning. Make sure you have a full tank of gas and your bag lunch picked
up prior to the General Attendance Meeting!
FRIDAY, August 8, 2014
5:30 A.M. - 7:00 A.M. Breakfast in Buffalo Hill Center parking lot. Be sure to pick up your lunch before
departing for the trail. Lunches are located in front of the Marval Market.
6:00 A.M. – 6:15 A.M. Mandatory General Attendance Meeting. Color groups will begin departing for the trail
after the meeting.
6:30 A.M. Red group departure to Loon Lake
6:45 A.M. Blue group departure to Loon Lake
7:00 A.M. White group departure to Loon Lake
Because of the demands of the Rubicon Trail, there will not be a scheduled lunch break.
Eat when you are hungry
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Dinner in Rubicon Springs.
7:30 P.M. Join around the bonfire and share your trail stories
SATURDAY, August 9, 2014 Check the message board for today’s schedule.
8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Breakfast in Rubicon Springs
9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Free time for hiking, swimming, or fishing
12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. Hot lunch served in Rubicon Springs
1:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Free time – Check the message board when you arrive in the Springs. Scheduled
activities will be posted here.
6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Dinner in Rubicon Springs
8:00 P.M. Prize drawing following dinner. Participant must be present to win. Drawing will be
held in front of the stage, afterwards join around the bonfire to roast marshmallos, listen
to music, and share your stories.
SUNDAY, August 10, 2014
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. Breakfast served in Rubicon Springs.
*8:00 A.M. Depart Rubicon Springs and finish your trek to South Lake Tahoe.
*Refer to “A Message From Your Coordinator” regarding departures.
Trip & Vehicle questions contact Glenda Gau: glenda@jeepjam.com / 530-333-4777 x12
Registration questions, adding or changing passengers contact Joelle Seibel: register@jeepjam.com / 530-333-4777 x18National 9 Inn 530-622-3884
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR COORDINATOR
AUBURN 40 MINUTES FROM GEORGETOWN OFF
The Rubicon Trail is what we consider to be the HWY 80
“Crown Jewel” of all off road trails. JJUSA is pleased
Best Inn & Suites 530-885-1800
that you are four wheeling with us in one of the most
beautiful off road areas in the United States. We are Holiday Inn Auburn 530-887-8787
excited to have you join us.
CAMPING & RV PARKING
This Jamboree is run differently from our other Jeep
Jamborees. It is a 4-day event, Thursday, Friday, CAMP LOTUS
Saturday and Sunday. Registration takes place on Located approximately 12 miles from Georgetown,
Thursday, traverse the Rubicon Trail on Friday, a day near the town of Coloma 530-622-8672 full service
of rest in the Springs on Saturday and then travel out GEORGETOWN AIRPORT
early Sunday morning. Primitive tent camping and RV Parking
LODGING TRAILER PARKING
Georgetown is a very small community. There are 4 For those wanting to leave a trailer closer to the end of
small hotels in town. Make your lodging reservations the trail, contact Tahoe Valley Campground 1175
early; otherwise, the nearest motel accommodations Melba Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158
are 30 minutes away in either Placerville or Auburn. 530-541-2222 or tahoevalley@megapathdsl.net
Campgrounds are available in Coloma and Lotus. For those wishing to leave a trailer in Georgetown
For primitive camping, we have made contact Glenda Gau 530-333-4777 x12 for further
arrangements with the County to be able to pitch a information.
tent or park your RV/trailers at the Georgetown
airport. There will be bathroom facilities/portable
toilets available. Otherwise you will need to be self HOW DO I GET THERE?
sufficient. Because of security issues, the gate to DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO GEORGETOWN:
the airport must be kept closed at all times. It is Georgetown is located off of Highway 193. You may
usually kept locked. Please keep the chain looped access Georgetown by using Interstate 80 or US
around the gate but DO NOT lock. A contact Highway 50.
number will be on the signs into the gated area for
emergency contact. You may utilize the airport
beginning on Thursday. From Interstate 80:
• Travel to Auburn, California.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION • Take the Elm Avenue exit to CA-193/CA-49 /
High St. (If you come to Highway 49/Grass
WEATHER Valley Highway, you turned the wrong direction
The weather this time of year varies. For a 10 day on Elm Avenue.)
weather forecast go to www.weather.com
• Continue to follow CA -193/CA-49. Turn right
WEBSITES onto CA-49/CA-193 Coloma Road. This turn is
Welcome to California at the bridge that crosses the confluence of the
www.state.ca.us North and South Fork of the American River.
El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce • Turn left onto CA-193/Georgetown Rd.
www.eldoradocounty.org Located at the flashing light in the town of
California Department of Tourism Cool. Continue to follow CA-193,
www.gocalif.ca.gov approximately 11 miles.
South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce • Buffalo Hill Center is located on the left side of
www.tahoeinfo.com Hwy 193.
From Highway 50
ACCOMMODATIONS
• Off of Highway 50 turn onto Coloma St.
GEORGETOWN
Georgetown Hilltop Motel 530-333-4141 • Coloma St. becomes CA-49/Coloma Rd.
American River Inn 530-333-4499 • Turn right onto CA-193/Georgetown Rd.
Rock Creek Inn 530-333-4359 Follow this road into Georgetown, continue
straight through the 4-way stop.
Approximately one mile, turn right into Buffalo
PLACERVILLE 35 MINUTES FROM GEORGETOWN Hill Center.
OFF HWY 50
Gold Country Inn 530-622-3124TRAIL GROUPS restrictions. If there are concerns regarding our meals,
Vehicles are placed in their color group according to please call Glenda Gau, your Adventure Consultant to
experience, tire size and lift. Placement is not done on discuss.
a first come first served basis, like our other
Jamborees. Groups set out for the trail on Friday ALCOHOL
morning in 15 minute intervals. Be sure to be ready to
leave with your assigned group at your scheduled No alcohol is allowed to be consumed while on the
departure time. If you are not with your group, you will trail. Soda, beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages
be placed in the next group to leave. It can take are available for purchase in the Springs. You may
between 5 - 8 hours from Loon Lake Dam into the also bring your own. Our primary concern is your
Springs. safety and that no alcohol be consumed while driving.
Once you are in the Springs there are no restrictions.
A mandatory meeting will take place before we leave
the Buffalo Hill Center parking lot on Friday morning.
CB channels, introductions, air down information and SATURDAY – DAY OF REST
bathroom stops will be covered. It is MANDATORY for
you to be in attendance. Enjoy your day relaxing in Rubicon Springs. There are
areas to hike (please sign in and out at the T-Shirt
Please be prepared for cooler temperatures. Nights Shack when leaving or returning) bring a book, visit
and early mornings can dip into the mid to low 40’s. with others, hike to the slabs for water play or take a
Bring plenty of layers. Enjoy your weekend. nap or fish. No trail rides will take place.
A message board will be located near the beginning of
REST/LUNCH STOPS the meal line. Check it on Friday night and again on
Because of the length and difficulty of the trail, we do Saturday morning for scheduled talks and activities.
not make scheduled stops along the trail. Eat when Helicopter rides will be available on Saturday. Rides
you are hungry. There will be opportunity for bathroom last approximately 10-12 minutes and are $60 per
stops along the way. You may always request a stop person. Each ride will have 3 passengers on board.
on your CB if needed. Others will more than likely Please bring cash for the ride.
appreciate it as well. For bathroom stops, we ask that
men relieve themselves to the left of the vehicle and SUNDAY DEPARTURE 8 A.M. - 9 A.M.
women go to the right. This will afford a bit of privacy.
Portable toilets are not available. We do ask that all Due to the difficulty of the trail and our insurance
restrictions, all vehicles must be escorted out by
tissue be placed in a plastic bag for disposal at a later
JJUSA Trail Guides. Departures take place between
time and that solid waste be buried or packed out.
8 - 9 A.M. You are not assigned a trail group for
departing the Springs. Once you have your gear
CAMPING IN THE SPRINGS packed you may join the que and head out. Trail
Tent sites are scattered throughout the Springs. Sites Guides will be stationed along the trail in the more
are not numbered or structured. Tents are pitched difficult spots to assist you, if needed. Depending on
close to one another. You will need to use a creative the flow, you can expect to reach the end of the Trail in
eye when looking for your special spot. Bring all of Homewood, CA in approximately 3-4 hours.
your camping comforts with you. You will be camping 2
nights in the Springs. A portable solar shower bag or a
dip in the Rubicon River is how many clean up after SPECIAL THANKS!
their ride in. Portable pit toilets are available and Mark and Irene Smith
scattered throughout the Springs. Buffalo Hill Center
Mar Val Food Stores
Rubicon Trail Guides
Buffalo Hill Cafe
Georgetown Rotary
MEALS
Grant Rubino
Your registration includes 7 meals. Breakfast, Lunch
and Dinner on Friday and Saturday and a continental
breakfast on Sunday morning. Drinking water is
provided while you are in the Springs. You will need to
supply your own water for the ride in and out. Be sure
to bring plenty as the summer heat and upper elevation
can cause you to become dehydrated. We can not
guarantee that we can accommodate special dietarySuggested items to bring for Camping
Summer in the Sierra Nevada Mountains are warm to
hot during the day. Evenings and mornings will require
layers. There have been times when thunder showers
have passed through. When packing clothing, plan
accordingly.
Prescription Medications
Sleeping Bag & Pillow
Tent
Blankets
Sleeping mats
Lantern (fuel if needed)
Flashlight & batteries
Portable shower
Trash bags
Rope (clothesline & 1,000 other uses)
Clothespins
First Aid kit
Small shovel
Hammer
Towel / wash cloth
Soap
Shampoo
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Bug repellent
Extra shoes
Lounge chairs
Sunscreen
Jacket / hat & gloves
Warm clothes
Clothes for hot days
Swimsuit
Camera
Binoculars
Board games / cards
Bird & plant ID books
Fishing Pole
Water for the ride in and out
Ear Plugs
Cash for Helicopter RideVEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Rock rails, skid plates and tow points are intake is disconnected. Your trail guide can help you
mandatory for the Rubicon Trail. Skid plates with this if needed. When driving in deep water, GO
VERY SLOW! If your engine gets wet and stalls, DO
are to be under the gas tank, transfer case,
NOT try to start it as you may cause serious engine
engine and transmission (three total). damage. After the Jamboree, please be sure to
Tow points are MANDATORY! Tow points may reconnect your air intake. For additional tips on water
include, tow hooks properly mounted to the frame with crossings, please refer to your copy of “Mark A.
grade six/ eight bolts according to official Mopar Smith’s Guide to Safe, Common Sense Off-Road
installation procedures, draw bars, receiver hitches, or Driving”.
aftermarket bumpers with manufacturers installed
clevis or d-ring anchor. If you do not have tow A NOTE ON LAND USAGE
points, you may be turned away at registration Many Jeep Jamboree USA events are held on private
without a refund. lands with the consent of landowners, or on public
• No body lifts or suspension lifts over 6” lands through special use permits. In some cases,
combined. Jamboree trail groups are granted access to trail
areas, which are closed to all other vehicular access
• No tires over 37”.
during the year. Please be aware that access to these
• No snowplow frames. trail areas is allowed only by guided JJUSA groups
• We recommend removing running boards and during the scheduled Friday and Saturday trail rides.
steps both factory and aftermarket if planning Individual Jamboree guests returning later to drive in
to participate in higher rated trails. these areas on their own do so in violation of JJUSA’s
• All open-topped vehicles, including older land use agreements and endanger future Jamboree
models (CJs, Scramblers and Willys), must usage of these restricted trails as well as being
have mandatory roll bars. removed from the Jamboree without a refund. Thank
• Tow strap recommended (with loops—NO you for your cooperation in assuring Jamboree access
METAL HOOKS). to some of America’s most spectacular backcountry.
• Full-size spare tire or comparable size PLEASE TREAD LIGHTLY!
mandatory! A space-saver spare (donut) just Travel responsibly on designated roads and trails or
won’t do. in permitted areas.
• Must be street legal with license plate. Respect the rights of others including private property
• CB Radio MANDATORY! owners and all recreational trail users, campers and
Please contact Glenda if you have further questions at others to allow them to enjoy their recreational
glenda@jeepjam.com or 530-333-4777 ext. 12. activities undisturbed.
Educate yourself by obtaining travel maps and
WHAT TO BRING regulations from public agencies, planning for your trip,
__ Basic tool kit recommended! taking recreation skills classes, and knowing how to
__ First aid kit recommended! use and operate your equipment safely.
__ Tire gauge recommended! Avoid sensitive areas such as meadows, lakeshores,
wetlands and streams, unless on designated routes.
__ Ice chest full of your favorite non-alcoholic
This protects wildlife habitat and sensitive soils from
beverages
damage.
__ Full tank of gas prior to General Attendance
Do your part by leaving the area better than you found
Meeting!
it, properly disposing of waste, minimizing the use of
__ Lots of fluids fire, avoiding the spread of invasive species, restoring
New for 2014: CB radio is MANDATORY! There are degraded areas, and joining a local enthusiast
many safety issues regarding upcoming obstacles organization.
transmitted over the CB radio by your trail guides. It is
required that each vehicle to have a CB radio. Learn
interesting facts about the area - history, local plant
and wildlife, as well as exciting stories.
TRAIL USAGE AND INFORMATION
WATER CROSSINGS
We may have water crossings and water holes. Many
of these crossings and holes offer a bypass if you
decide to “go around”. It is very IMPORTANT to watch
and listen to your trail guide. Please be sure your airTRAIL RATING SYSTEM Event T-Shirts are not included in your registration fee.
You may pre-order event T-Shirts at the time of your
Every Jamboree trail is rated from 1 (easiest) to 10 (the
registration. Shirts will be given to you at Thursday
most difficult). These ratings are based on the overall
registration. Other Jeep Jamboree USA clothing and
trail, not just on one or two tough spots. Rain can
merchandise will be available onsite and online
increase ratings by one or two points. Please
however quantities and sizes are limited.
remember, all vehicles are subject to vehicle check
prior to trail departure. Numerically higher rated GET CONNECTED
Jamborees are more likely to result in vehicular Join the discussion group for just one or multiple Jeep
damage. Jamborees on facebook. This is a great way to start
1-2 Obstacles and terrain are relatively easy to conversing with fellow participants and trail guides
navigate. In optimum weather conditions, some trails before you even get to the Jamboree. Ask questions,
may not require continual use of four-wheel drive share information and photos before, during and after
(4WD). your great adventure. Click on discussion groups on
the Jeep Jamboree USA homepage and join for FREE.
3-5 Moderately demanding. Challenge for novice
drivers. Obstacles may include: mud holes, boulders, WHILE YOU ARE THERE
and streams. Requires 4WD with 4-LO. Name Badges and Wristbands
6-7 Demanding. Challenge for most skill levels. Mud When you register on-site Thursday evening, you will
holes get deeper, boulders get larger, and climbs get be given one nametag and a wristband per participant.
steeper. Requires 4WD with 4-LO. Please wear both of these while at the event. They are
8-9 Very demanding. Likelihood of getting stuck is verification of registration. Those without a wristband
high. Mud holes may be deep and rock climbing is will not be served meals or allowed on the trails.
more arduous. Lifts and lockers are helpful. Requires
WHEN YOU RETURN
4WD with 4-LO.
Submit your photos to us. Jeep Jamboree USA is
10 Extremely demanding. Reserved for the toughest
proud to continue the Photo of the Month & Photo of
off-road trip in the U.S.A. – the Rubicon Trail. Requires
the Year Contest. We know many of you take great
4WD with 4-LO (Not recommended for Jeep Patriot,
pictures as you explore America’s backcountry while
Compass, Liberty, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, or
on a Jeep Jamboree; and now it’s time to share those
Commander.)
photos with other Jeep Jamboree enthusiasts! The
During registration participants will have the best part is, you could win a Jeep Jamboree USA trip
opportunity to discuss the trails, their driving for two anywhere in the United States. So if you’ve
experience and vehicle capabilities with the trail been taking pictures at Jeep Jamboree events you
guides. Guides will work with participants for trail might be holding the winning photo – just check your
placement. camera! Please visit www.jeepjamboreeusa.com/photos
RAIN MAY INCREASE TRAIL RATINGS 1 OR 2 for details on how to submit your photos.
POINTS, ESPECIALLY WITH STREET TIRES.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FRIENDLY REMINDERS – Before, During,
After Your Trip WHO CAN I BRING?
BEFORE YOU LEAVE Whoever you want! As long as they each have a
required seat belt in your Jeep 4×4. Bringing pets is
It is mandatory to return a waiver form signed by strongly discouraged. If your pet must attend, you must
everyone in your vehicle (by mail, fax or email) to the submit a pet waiver prior to event.
JJUSA office as soon as possible. Your registration IS
NOT COMPLETE until we receive a completed WHERE DO I SLEEP ON A JEEP JAMBOREE?
waiver. This helps you to prevent delays in processing Participants are responsible for arranging their own
your registration and avoid longer wait times during lodging. Included in this event schedule is a list of
registration. A waiver for participant’s under the age of accommodations. Be sure to mention you’re attending
18 years old must be signed by a parent or the minor’s a Jeep Jamboree when making your reservation.
legal guardian.
WHAT DOES THE JAMBOREE FEE COVER?
Your fee covers all necessary permits, land-use fees,
New registrations, adding or changing passengers: It experienced guides for the entire trip, three meals on
is very important to register new vehicles, add or both Friday and Saturday (“Select” adventurers include
change passengers at least two weeks prior to the evening meals only). NOTE: Meals vary. Regretfully,
Jamboree date. This will enable us to give an accurate no accommodations can be made for special diets or
count to our caterer for the meals. Please note that dietary restrictions. Also included is an official Jeep
registration prices are per person, not per Jeep vehicle. Jamboree dash plaque and access to some of the
finest trails in America – several of which are onlyavailable through this program. Each Jamboree also REFUND POLICIES
features a giveaway for chances to win great prizes We realize that unexpected events such as work
from our sponsors. Sorry, no partial trips are offered or conflicts, mechanical problems and illnesses may
meal only options and no spectators allowed. All cause you to cancel your trip. However, we have
participants must be officially registered. many business partners that we pay deposits based on
CAN I BRING MY JEEP LIBERTY, CHEROKEE, a preliminary participant count, therefore in order to
COMPASS, PATRIOT, GRAND CHEROKEE, OR limit the impact of cancellations the following penalties
COMMANDER? apply to your refund should you choose to cancel:
Of course! All new Jeep 4x4 vehicles with a 4-LO
transfer case are Trail Rated® and are tested on Days Prior to Trip Date Penalty
demanding 4x4 trails. Vehicles without 4-LO may Reservation to 60 Days $75
ONLY use trails rated 1-2. Your Jeep four-wheel-drive 59 days to 30 days 50 %
vehicle is required to be in good condition, with good 29 days to 8 days 75 %
tires, brakes, and seat belts. In addition, we require
7 days to trip date NO REFUND
prior approval for larger Jeep 4x4s, such as Grand
Wagoneers and J-Series Pickups. Jeep Jamboree Transfer Fee $50
USA reserves the right to refuse participation to any Should you choose to transfer from one trip to another
applicant whose vehicle exceeds size restrictions. trip in the SAME calendar year you may do so for $50
COULD MY VEHICLE BE DAMAGED ON A per transfer.
JAMBOREE? CHILDREN 5 & UNDER
Every effort is made by Jeep Jamboree USA to make Children 5 and under are not charged to participate
the trails as safe as possible. Participants are advised with you in a Jamboree. Complimentary meals for
to closely follow instructions given by trail guides, children 5 and under will be provided.
spotters, and Jeep Jamboree USA. However, there’s
the possibility of damage to your vehicle when traveling ONSITE PURCHASES AT JAMBOREE
rough terrain. Any damage is the owner’s If you purchase JJUSA merchandise at the event,
responsibility. Jamborees with higher difficulty ratings please be aware that we can accept payment by check
are more likely to encounter terrain that may contribute or cash only; sorry no credit cards!
to vehicular damage. Participants are required to sign NO C.O.D.S
a waiver form.
Please note that all registrations must be paid in
advance.
JEEP JAMBOREE USA POLICIES NO PARTIAL DAYS OR MEALS ONLY
SAFETY REGISTRATIONS
Our trail guides are trained to put your safety first. If Registrations are for the SAME person (driver or
they ask you to refrain from any activity, to avoid passengers) for BOTH days. Passengers may not be
specific trails or areas which jeopardizes you or your swapped; i.e. one person on one day; another person
fellow participant’s safety or is not authorized for our another day. We base our nametags, meals and
use, please follow their directions. JJUSA does not waivers on the same person for both days. We do not
authorize or promote any night runs. AS AGREED TO permit partial (one-day only) registrations (no refunds
IN YOUR WAIVER, ALL PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO are given for days not used), nor do we sell a “meals
WEAR HIS OR HER RESPECTIVE SEAT AND only” option for those who are not on the trail but wish
SHOULDER BELTS. IF A TRAIL GUIDE ASKS YOU to join participants for meals.
TO WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT AND YOU DO NOT
COMPLY, VIOLATORS WILL BE REMOVED FROM
Due to unforeseen circumstances all trips, events
THE JEEP JAMBOREE, MONEY WILL NOT BE
and trails are subject to change or cancellation
REFUNDED, AND THOSE INVOLVED WILL BE
without advance notice.
BANNED FROM ALL FUTURE JEEP JAMBOREES.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED
ON ANY TRAIL RIDE. VIOLATORS WILL BE
REMOVED FROM THE JEEP JAMBOREE, MONEY
WILL NOT BE REFUNDED, AND THOSE INVOLVED
WILL BE BANNED FROM ALL FUTURE JEEP
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