The Story Behind The Rubicon Trail l On The Trail

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  • Traveled by vehicles for over a century, the Rubicon trail is more challenging now than ever. If you’re looking to tackle the trail for yourself, we cover the basics of what to expect and how to plan with one of today’s leading Rubicon experts, Bob Sweeney, President of Jeepers Jamboree.
    Bob, along with veteran off-road journalists Ali Mansour and Harry Wagner, drive the trail to show you what to expect. These three drive their Jeep TJ, Jeep Gladiator and Jeep LJ and share their expert tips and insights for overloading the Rubicon Trail for your first time or your fifth.
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    00:00 Rubicon Trail History Visiting Sierras
    01:13 Meet Your Rubicon Guides
    02:20 Vehicle History & Rubicon Requirements
    05:27 Preparing to Tackle the Trail
    09:03 What To Pack for Rubicon
    12:00 Rubicon Trail Preservation
    14:25 Privation & Hard Work
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  • @Corbetting
    @Corbetting ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Luv Ths Vid

  • @desertchief5769
    @desertchief5769 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've done the trail several times during Jeepers Jamboree and I still learned a few things from this video. Thanks Bob and the rest of the team!

  • @somewheretoday
    @somewheretoday ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a bucket list trail. I would love to experience the natural beauty and make lasting memories.

  • @dustys3320
    @dustys3320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My last Rubicon trip about 10 years ago, my buddy and me drove from Oregon , spent the night at the top of the slab, wheeled all the way to Tahoe the next day and drove back to Oregon on the 3rd day.. What i remember about the trip is what i just said.... don't do what i did... spend some time on the trail. I wish i had spent a week.. but i spent 3 days that i hardly remember. Thankfully i have run it about 5 times and have much better or worse memories from other trips. Even worse memories are better than almost no memories.

  • @brianbusch2840
    @brianbusch2840 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Rubicon Trail. I use to help Friends of the Rubicon keep the trail in order usually around spring time and look to get back out there soon now that my rig is going strong again. Rig has been under construction since 2014 and now ready for some action.

  • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
    @Ali_Mansour_Editor ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such an amazing place. What a trip it would have been to be on one of those early explorations.

    • @chrismarinock520
      @chrismarinock520 ปีที่แล้ว

      What axles are Bob running?

    • @chrismarinock520
      @chrismarinock520 ปีที่แล้ว

      And why aren't you running a Warn?

    • @Ali_Mansour_Editor
      @Ali_Mansour_Editor ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrismarinock520 when I got my bumper from Rugged Ridge, they had a big combo sale that included the winch. I just picked up a Warn for my Wrangler. I’ve had good luck with both. As for bob’s axles, I don’t remember the specs.

    • @DUNEATV
      @DUNEATV ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen!

    • @dallassweeney4210
      @dallassweeney4210 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrismarinock520 Carbon

  • @curtboroff
    @curtboroff ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hammock setups, done properly, are my favorite way to camp out of my jeep. Who needs level ground?

  • @lewy1
    @lewy1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great, the other part that isn’t covered as much is for the ones coming days away and figuring out where to stay and park trailers.

    • @HarrySituations
      @HarrySituations ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a tricky one since you typically don’t go in and out from the same end. If your rigs are registered I would park the trailers in South Lake Tahoe and drive the trail rigs to Loon Lake and then come out at Tahoe. If they aren’t registered I’d trailer to Look Lake and go in as far as you have time for and then back track to the trailers.

  • @kbalcerzak
    @kbalcerzak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video!!!😍

  • @zipzip5807
    @zipzip5807 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!

  • @JeepBro
    @JeepBro ปีที่แล้ว

    Hopefully I'll see you guys at Jeepers Jamboree this year! Going for my birthday!

  • @mikuniboz
    @mikuniboz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does Bob have a build list for his TJ? His rig is absolutely legendary.

  • @shaker_steve3350
    @shaker_steve3350 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome

  • @John-uo1qf
    @John-uo1qf ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video presentation! Love it

  • @chrismarinock520
    @chrismarinock520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish I could of been in that group with my 21 JLRU on 37s.

  • @chalinp4886
    @chalinp4886 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a tj that I’m building for the rubicon adventure I’m thinking 4 inch lift on 35s is that a good combo any opinions

    • @HarrySituations
      @HarrySituations ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like a great platform! I would recommend rocksliders and a rear locking differential for a TJ on the Rubicon.

  • @TwistedOff
    @TwistedOff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @HarrySituations
    @HarrySituations ปีที่แล้ว

    I just want to know why no one told me my hat was crooked during every interview segment.

  • @drumdude68
    @drumdude68 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Don't detract from the content and reverence of The Rubicon Trail that this video delivers by whining about who should be mentioned, Maxxis.
    We ALL know the role and actions that Mark Smith played in the preservation of the trail, so no reminders are needed by your Captain Obvious remarks.
    If you want to be a useful social justice warrior, direct your energy towards getting Pete Rose in the MLB Hall of Fame or something else equally unbalanced.
    The world would appreciate that more than reading your keyboard warrior rant.
    BTW Great content as always Ali and Harry!

  • @DicksinPoone6900
    @DicksinPoone6900 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It would be much more interesting to watch stock jeeps tackle these obstacles.

  • @martinbaird1406
    @martinbaird1406 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the attitude of respecting the trail, but describe it properly, it has evolved due to wear-and-tear, both travel and erosion!

  • @Jarod1941
    @Jarod1941 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *"The Story Behind The Rubicon Trail"*
    Yet no mention of Mr. Mark Smith, who if it weren't for him, his efforts and stewardship in keeping the highway open by way of negotiations with California's Dep't of Highway/BLM and other entities, tourism by way of the founding the Jeep Jamboree, the Rubicon Trail as we now know and love it wouldn't even exist.
    To call a video The Story Of The Rubicon Trail and not even mention Mark's name once is abhorrent.
    Shame on you Driving Line. The neglect in not mentioning his name and efforts is a HUGE no-no.
    For those interested in the true Story Behind The Rubicon Trail (and Mark A. Smith's key role), read this 👇 (also - see below for a TH-cam link to Mr. Smith's Exlediciones De Las Americas - it's incredible):
    RIP Mr. Smith. And thank you for all you've done for our "Jeep Lifestyle". It wouldn't be what it is without you.
    expeditionportal.com/the-passing-of-a-legend-mark-a-smith/
    Expediciones De Las Americas:
    th-cam.com/video/O84MWXBEc3Y/w-d-xo.html

    • @DrivingLine
      @DrivingLine  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bob talks about Mark and his incredible contributions to the Rubicon Trail in our previous video.

    • @Jarod1941
      @Jarod1941 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DrivingLine *"Right here in the centre we have the founder who thought about all this, buying this land, making the Jeep trips and everything. That's Mark A. Smith. And he was the Trail Master for Jeepers Jamboree for 36 years"*
      What an incredible disservice to a man that is a legend. No mention of his tireless efforts to make and keep the Rubicon what it is, the founder of Jeep Jamboree, decades worth of work with Jeep engineers, etc etc.
      You should be ashamed of yourselves.
      *Note: Bob and Jeepers Jamboree are legendary. My comments aren't meant to take one iota of his incredible contributions and efforts regarding the Rubicon. But only 10 seconds worth of mention about Mark, as read in the bolded quote above, is disgusting.

    • @Jarod1941
      @Jarod1941 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DrivingLine @Driving Line *"Right here in the centre we have the founder who thought about all this, buying this land, making the Jeep trips and everything. That's Mark A. Smith. And he was the Trail Master for Jeepers Jamboree for 36 years"*
      What an incredible disservice to a man that is a legend due to his tireless efforts to make and keep the Rubicon what it is, the founder of Jeep Jamboree, decades worth of work with Jeep engineers, etc etc.
      *Note: none of my thoughts/comments are intended to take away from the Sweeney's incredible, multi-generational legendary status regarding the Rubicon. But to only mention Mr. Smith for 10 seconds...wow. 👎