Other Region Upcoming Trip: Rubicon Trail Lake Tahoe, CA Sept 5-8th 2012

[sixstringsteve]

sweet!

 

[Maverick]

Front bump stops done, rear diff leak fixed, front bumper skid straightened out and installed, spare parts for myself and some spare jk parts that won't work on mine bit there are a few other JK's coming so why not, all that is done and a few more little things to do and I am ready.

I hear ya. Cutting the cabin stay short so I can finish the rack and pack and pack.

 

[TJDukit]

I haven't even begun to pack, still have to finish with the tools so I can pack them first, I do have all day tomorrow though.

 

[sixstringsteve]

is anyone planning on meeting me at Cabelas, or are we all just meeting at Loon on Wed night?

Having said that, are we gonna get together for dinner (read: at an actual restaurant) that evening? If so, this may influence our route. Carson City might be too early, for example. Would we rather aim for South Lake Tahoe? Or perhaps gamble with one of the tiny towns in the area?

I'll be stopping in South Tahoe for dinner. I still haven't picked a restaurant. I'm guessing we'll be there around 7PM. Anyone who wants to is welcome to join us. We'll probably be anxious to get to the trail so we'll go somewhere quick.

 

[TJDukit]

Looks like North Shore Campground is where we will likely end up camping. It is $10 per night with a limit of 2 vehicles per site. The other sites are $22 per night and might require reservations from what I can see. I doubt anyone would mind sharing a site and an extra vehicle has a fee(not sure how much) so I'm guessing if I can find 3-5 sites next to each other that would allow all 9 rigs it should be good.

I am willing to show up and put the money down to reserve the sites as long as they are open, I know you guys will pay me back since I will know where you will be sleeping for the next couple days. Let me know what you guys think on how many sites we need.

 

[sixstringsteve]

thanks Brian. North Shore Campground should be perfect. I have a national parks pass, so I don't think I'll need to pay.

 

[Maverick]

is anyone planning on meeting me at Cabelas, or are we all just meeting at Loon on Wed night?

I'll be stopping in South Tahoe for dinner. I still haven't picked a restaurant. I'm guessing we'll be there around 7PM. Anyone who wants to is welcome to join us. We'll probably be anxious to get to the trail so we'll go somewhere quick.

My target is to meet you in South Lake Tahoe at 7 since I'll be in the Jeep. I'll call you during the day to coordinate.

 

[TJDukit]

thanks Brian. North Shore Campground should be perfect. I have a national parks pass, so I don't think I'll need to pay.

I will double check but I read somewhere that at least one of the sites the park pass is not valid.

 

[TurboMinivan]

is anyone planning on meeting me at Cabelas?

I am! I certainly don't fear making the trip solo--I've criss-crossed the country by myself over a dozen times--but it might be nice to have another vehicle or two in proximity.

I'll be stopping in South Tahoe for dinner. I still haven't picked a restaurant.

I expect we'll have plenty of time to discuss this while we plod across I-80.

 

[TurboMinivan]

Looks like North Shore Campground is where we will likely end up camping.

I am willing to show up and put the money down to reserve the sites as long as they are open, I know you guys will pay me back since I will know where you will be sleeping for the next couple days.

This sounds great. Thanks for fronting the payment; I'll be glad to hand you some cash upon my arrival.

 

[Maverick]

I'll be stopping in South Tahoe for dinner. I still haven't picked a restaurant. I'm guessing we'll be there around 7PM.

I expect we'll have plenty of time to discuss this while we plod across I-80.

Alternately, we'll all be going through Carson City around 5:30 or 6 and there's a great bbq place on the main drag that I've been to. Reds Old 395 Grill

 

[billylight]

Looks like North Shore Campground is where we will likely end up camping. It is $10 per night with a limit of 2 vehicles per site. The other sites are $22 per night and might require reservations from what I can see. I doubt anyone would mind sharing a site and an extra vehicle has a fee(not sure how much) so I'm guessing if I can find 3-5 sites next to each other that would allow all 9 rigs it should be good.

I am willing to show up and put the money down to reserve the sites as long as they are open, I know you guys will pay me back since I will know where you will be sleeping for the next couple days. Let me know what you guys think on how many sites we need.

north shore is pretty far away from the rubicon. are you suggesting this for wednesday night or friday night after you are out?

 

[TurboMinivan]

Alternately, we'll all be going through Carson City around 5:30 or 6 and there's a great bbq place on the main drag that I've been to. Reds Old 395 Grill

Hmm, sounds tempting. It certainly looks good.

 

[TurboMinivan]

north shore is pretty far away from the rubicon.

It sounds like you're thinking of a different place than Maverick. From what I found, North Shore campground is located at Loon Lake.

Location: Located on the northwest shore of Loon Lake in the Crystal Basin, approximately 31 miles north of Highway 50 via Ice House Road (Primary Forest Route 3). Where Ice House road forks to go to Loon Lake or Gerle Creek Campground, take the Loon Lake fork to the right.

Or maybe I'm the one who has the wrong North Shore campground?

 

[TJDukit]

North Shore is right on Loon lake.

 

[billylight]

Definitely was thinking of the different campground. I was thinking north shore of Lake Tahoe not North Shore of loon lake. There are really good camp spots for free about 100 yards in to the Rubicon Trail but I guess it might be nice to be in a camp ground so that you actually have a bathroom for the last time before you start packing your business around with you.

 

[TJDukit]

I was going to post this up last night but forgot. It's a map of all the campgrounds.

 

[lhracing]

Looks like North Shore Campground is where we will likely end up camping. It is $10 per night with a limit of 2 vehicles per site. The other sites are $22 per night and might require reservations from what I can see. I doubt anyone would mind sharing a site and an extra vehicle has a fee(not sure how much) so I'm guessing if I can find 3-5 sites next to each other that would allow all 9 rigs it should be good.

I am willing to show up and put the money down to reserve the sites as long as they are open, I know you guys will pay me back since I will know where you will be sleeping for the next couple days. Let me know what you guys think on how many sites we need.

Thanks Brian, I will only need 1 spot or 1 shared spot. Lane

 

[Maverick]

Thanks Brian, I will only need 1 spot or 1 shared spot. Lane

Ditto

 

[jentzschman]

You guys have a most excellent time! Be safe and take tons of pics and vids!