Northern Virginia Jeepers Invade the West

[taintedsaint]

This thread follows the adventure of 5 NoVA Jeepers members as we head west to enjoy the trails many folks here have in their backyard. It's been 18 months in the planning but finally begins. We are traveling from Virginia to the Rubicon to start, some driving, some trailering. Rubicon will be August 7,8,9. 4 JTs and a JKU.
We will move on to SW Colorado to run trails and passes around Silverton Aug 11,12,13 before finishing the trip with Holy Cross on the 14th. Since the idea first emerged we lost some participants due to life getting in the way, 3 members have changed rigs, but the spirit is the same. Hope to update regularly by myself and the others with what we’re up to each day.
Forum members include @VA6489 @3VOLVE @Kindafearless and @taintedsaint .

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[sharpsicle]

I read this title as though there were none going from Virginia.

 

[taintedsaint]

I read this title as though there were none going from Virginia.

Fixed it. That was kinda funny

 

[VA6489]

On the road in the morning, little over packed but need to keep COMCINHOUSE happy. 21 JTRDon 39s and Accuair.

 

[VA6489]

traded Red for White to be one of the cool kids.... The Red Jeep is a beast and the new owner is very happy with it. Yes it is coming along on this run.

 

[kstanley44]

Following And envious. I live in Powhatan (near Richmond) VA. A gladiator friend and I drove to Moab last year. So different from the east!!

 

[taintedsaint]

Through the magic of Starlink I'll be trying to post pics after each day's ride. Knocked out 1,000 miles on first day driving, 800 the next. So tonight we in Salt Lake. Reno tomorrow. Then meet the group to start Rubicon on Thursday 7th.

 

[3VOLVE]

As the team is converging from different locations, sharing a sunset as I aim towards the west on I80 through Illinois.

 

[Camaroboi13]

Our Southern California group is at the Rubicon as we speak. Just missed y’all by a day or two. Enjoy the trails out there.

 

[Free2roam]

Through the magic of Starlink I'll be trying to post pics after each day's ride. Knocked out 1,000 miles on first day driving, 800 the next. So tonight we in Salt Lake. Reno tomorrow. Then meet the group to start Rubicon on Thursday 7th.

As stated in other threads coming from the east out my way. I'm in Reno.

 

[3VOLVE]

Still aimed west!

Cruising through Nebraska with a goal of hitting Cheyenne, WY, by this evening.

 

[taintedsaint]

Headed north of Gerlach NV (site of Burning Man ) to run High Rock Canyon trail. 6.5 hours, saw not a soul. Good trail, incredible views. Way remote to get to though. Definitely for those seeking it out, not a "while I'm in the area".

 

[3VOLVE]

Part of the group departed Rawlings WY, after visiting @VA6489 ’s family.

We headed out on I80 through Utah and ended up near a beautiful campground near Wells, NV. Highly recommended (will post campgrounds name and location soon)!

 

[taintedsaint]

Last camp before Rubicon. Northshore at Loon Lake

 

[3VOLVE]

The remainder of the group made it to Ice House late this afternoon. What a beautiful drive coming up into Lake Tahoe!

Tomorrow we kick off at 0800. More pics to come Because we’re exhausted after the 2800+ mile drive.
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