Rubicon Run 2K6

[OldHiker]

Here is the latest. I am still in Moab as scheduled. We are leaving tomorrow to return to Albuquerque as previously planned. The dealer in Albuquerque will try and have mine repaired on Friday, if they have all the parts required. Will be covered under the GMPP. If they can repair it Friday and not need to order parts, I will still be on schedule for the Rubi. Saturday I leave for the Grand Canyon then to Phoenix. One day in each place gives me the time to get to the Rubi. If they have to order parts, the earliest that I will leave Albuquerque is Tuesday.

My trifecta is dependent on this dealer. I might have to wait until I move out here to do the Rubi!

[dochummer]

If they don't have them in stock, see if they will just pull parts from another vehicle

Originally Posted by OldHiker

Here is the latest. I am still in Moab as scheduled. We are leaving tomorrow to return to Albuquerque as previously planned. The dealer in Albuquerque will try and have mine repaired on Friday, if they have all the parts required. Will be covered under the GMPP. If they can repair it Friday and not need to order parts, I will still be on schedule for the Rubi. Saturday I leave for the Grand Canyon then to Phoenix. One day in each place gives me the time to get to the Rubi. If they have to order parts, the earliest that I will leave Albuquerque is Tuesday.

My trifecta is dependent on this dealer. I might have to wait until I move out here to do the Rubi!

[H2Finally]

Originally Posted by Cranky Steve

Ring Ring ... Hey Bebe, did you see that post by H2Finally??

Ya Cranky, I saw that!!

Ok, getting me concerned here. Is the Rubi a 1 night camping doable or a 2 nights kindda trail? With small kids in tow, that's a significant and important difference that we can't just "wing" it.

Would appreciate input from those in the know.

[Cranky Steve]

Plan for at least 2 full trail days if no one has problems ....

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by H2Finally

Ok, getting me concerned here. Is the Rubi a 1 night camping doable or a 2 nights kindda trail? With small kids in tow, that's a significant and important difference that we can't just "wing" it.

Would appreciate input from those in the know.

Plan for two nights.The trail can be done in two days. It is safer to leave the extra day just in case of breakdowns, slow going trail traffic, trail blockages etc. (We were there for two nights in July)

This trail requires a certain amount of flexibility. I totally understand winging it would be tough with the little ones.

[ROX]

Allllll righty then. I'll plan on spending two nights in the new Tent-aroo. Then I won't have to worry about a room at the end of the trail until I'm actually off of it. I'd rather stop and camp somewhere earlier in the evening, than get off the trail after dark and have to worry about somewhere to stay. I'm assuming it's okay to pitch a tent anywhere along the trail. California. UGH! This is out of my comfort zone!

I'll be flexible! I promise! Thanks for the info.

I guess this means we'll have to take all the easy lines.

[dochummer]

So, I should schedule everybody on Tuesday just in case... I'm with H2F, winging it with kids is a little more difficult...

[dochummer]

I know some people are bringing poo buckets, but is anyway bringing a potty tent also? My wife is having a hard time being too "one with nature"

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by dochummer

I know some people are bringing poo buckets, but is anyway bringing a potty tent also? My wife is having a hard time being too "one with nature"

Yes, Bebe is bringing a PETT. Tent/toilet, whole works, just need your own bags.

http://www.outbacktoilets.com/Products.html

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by H2 Rocks

I guess this means we'll have to take all the easy lines.

You're assuming there are some.

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by Sewie

You're assuming there are some.

Oh no... I mean....

[DRTYFN]

I can almost smell the sudden trepidation.
Stop trying to make our peeps askeered. They've already got to sh*t in bags in the woods all the while making sure snakes don't bite their asses.
Who says we have to do the whole trail. From the intel I'm getting, the top part of the Rubi' is pretty chewed up. My buddy with the professional caliber rock rig is going to be running it from the top down to meet us so he'll give us a good assessment of the last 1/3 of the trail. It's going to be sofa king fun!!!

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by dochummer

So, I should schedule everybody on Tuesday just in case... I'm with H2F, winging it with kids is a little more difficult...

Crumbsnatchers!!!
You really need to sell them for medical experiments.

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

I can almost smell the sudden trepidation.
Stop trying to make our peeps askeered. They've already got to sh*t in bags in the woods all the while making sure snakes don't bite their asses.

You forgot to mention the bears.

[ROX]

Originally Posted by dochummer

I know some people are bringing poo buckets, but is anyway bringing a potty tent also? My wife is having a hard time being too "one with nature"

Tell her, I got her covered...

[ROX]

Originally Posted by Sewie

You're assuming there are some.

Well from the pics and stories and stuff, it seems like they're all easy lines.

[ShaggyX]

Originally Posted by H2 Rocks

Well from the pics and stories and stuff, it seems like they're all easy lines.

X2. I might try it blind folded just to make it a little challenging.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by ShaggyX

X2. I might try it blind folded just to make it a little challenging.

Being strapped through the trail you probably could.

[DRTYFN]

Private thread is open.

[ROX]

Private thread is open.

Where?

oh yeah, I almost forgot...

7 DAYS!!