Start
Aug 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
End
Aug 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Advanced planning is beginning for a west coast trip. Two bucket list trail are The Rubicon and Fordyce. Why so early? distance trip like that require planning for time off and funds to execute. If you start early neither will be an issue.
When: Depart early August Time frame . 02 Aug depart
Duration: 16-19 days
Depart Most will be driving out it is a hard 5 day run there will be a stop in Rawlins WY for a down day on the way out. My Son has invited the group to drop by and enjoy some Smoked Brisket as only he can make. The group is on their own for accommodations several hotels available in Rawlins.
- Rubicon thinking 3 days with a down day half way to camp swim hike just enjoy.
- Fordyce Couple thoughts here a long 1 day run or break into a two day run camping on the trail.
Return;
- Thinking a stop in Colorado make the holy cross run. This will likely add two day to the return trip.
Over all 5 day out, 5 days in Cali, 6/7 days back.
Plan is to drive out camp along the way. This worked very well on the South Dakota run. It will be a long ride out , great salt lake might be a good distraction then it is off to Nevada.... The hardest part of the trip will likely be the trek across Nevada. Recommend we convoy across Nevada out and back. I have a notional schedule with mileage and camp grounds. PM for details.
Required:
- Teamwork and a great attitude. This will be a Band of Jeepers run.
- Jeep well prepared If your equipment is 50% or less look to upgrade or replace before the trip
- Minimum of 35 inch tires Rubicon will not require this but Fordyce the recommendation is at least 35s.
- Winch mandatory Good working order with good cable or line. Fordyce will likely require some recovery.
- Recovery gear
- GMRS radio. Many of us run VHF comms, I can support either.
- Camp gear for trail side camping.
- Spare parts to include fluids
When: Depart early August Time frame . 02 Aug depart
Duration: 16-19 days
Depart Most will be driving out it is a hard 5 day run there will be a stop in Rawlins WY for a down day on the way out. My Son has invited the group to drop by and enjoy some Smoked Brisket as only he can make. The group is on their own for accommodations several hotels available in Rawlins.
- Rubicon thinking 3 days with a down day half way to camp swim hike just enjoy.
- Fordyce Couple thoughts here a long 1 day run or break into a two day run camping on the trail.
Return;
- Thinking a stop in Colorado make the holy cross run. This will likely add two day to the return trip.
Over all 5 day out, 5 days in Cali, 6/7 days back.
Plan is to drive out camp along the way. This worked very well on the South Dakota run. It will be a long ride out , great salt lake might be a good distraction then it is off to Nevada.... The hardest part of the trip will likely be the trek across Nevada. Recommend we convoy across Nevada out and back. I have a notional schedule with mileage and camp grounds. PM for details.
Required:
- Teamwork and a great attitude. This will be a Band of Jeepers run.
- Jeep well prepared If your equipment is 50% or less look to upgrade or replace before the trip
- Minimum of 35 inch tires Rubicon will not require this but Fordyce the recommendation is at least 35s.
- Winch mandatory Good working order with good cable or line. Fordyce will likely require some recovery.
- Recovery gear
- GMRS radio. Many of us run VHF comms, I can support either.
- Camp gear for trail side camping.
- Spare parts to include fluids
