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landshark
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Joined: Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:16 am Posts: 3942 Location: Denver, Wash Park Area
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Rubicon Trail
I want to do the rubicon trail before it too closes or gets shortened any more.
After some discussion, i am going to set August 22 -24 for the dates to run the Rubicon, that leaves two days before and two days after to travel to and from California.
The 22nd is a Saturday so theoretically if you left Denver on the evening of the 20th you could make it to the trail head by Saturday morning. I am giving us three days to run it as frankly I want to enjoy it :)
Anyway, wanted to get the dates set so that we can work on the logistics/trail run itself.
_________________ 1976 Bronco "Green, Yellow, whatever", 1969 Bronco "Red", 1972 Bronco Stocker "Kind of Blue/Grayish"
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Rubicon Trail
following.... Im interested.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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horseplay
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Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:24 pm Posts: 408 Location: Grand Junction CO
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Definitely on my bucket list.
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Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:30 pm |
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Moab Mike
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:59 pm Posts: 1940 Location: Witness Protection Program
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Lifelong dream! I want to be there even if I am riding shotgun in someone else's rig. It's hard to get my bronco ready from so far away.
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Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:37 pm |
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pgilbeau
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Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Count me in, I will plan to block out time.
_________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302
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Wed Jul 17, 2019 7:03 pm |
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crawlercreations
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Joined: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:36 pm Posts: 1101 Location: Arvada
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Sounds like a good trip. I'll plan on it.
_________________ There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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Wed Jul 17, 2019 7:31 pm |
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Justin
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:04 am Posts: 6198 Images: 0 Location: Lakewood
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Way in. That's a bucket list trail for me.
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Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:12 pm |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Rubicon Trail
If I remember right Chad said he has room for trucks n trailers. I would likely trailer out if there is a secure spot for truck n trailer parking. Guess I'll make my list of needs to have done by then and get busy.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Thu Jul 18, 2019 6:26 am |
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Strike2
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:34 am Posts: 808
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Count me in on this trail for sure!
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Thu Jul 18, 2019 8:09 am |
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TOOLMAN
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Joined: Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:29 am Posts: 768 Location: The MHC
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Re: Rubicon Trail
I'm interested, but have previously committed to golf Bandon Dunes in 2020. Our golf trip is usually in September. We'll just have to see!
_________________ Wilma - 71 1/2 Wagon; 3 1/2" WH lift, 1" BL, NP435, Chebby disc front, WH twin stick D20, EFI 302, Cool hood scoop, mucho cancer; purchased in 1990.
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Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:50 am |
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Kinder
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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Re: Rubicon Trail
I’d love to go, I’ll plan on it and try to work my schedule (and the boy’s schedule) to make it happen.
_________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6
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Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:55 am |
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pgilbeau
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Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Rubicon Trail
_________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302
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Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:34 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:07 pm Posts: 4074 Location: Gardnerville, NV
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Re: Rubicon Trail
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:44 pm |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Also a bucket list trail for me. We will be moving a year from now, so depending on where, I might be able to join?? I would most likely be trailering mine as well.
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Rubicon Trail
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Sat Jul 20, 2019 6:46 am |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Yep. So ready to be done with IL!! Hoping we get to go WEST! Should know more in a few months. Uncle Sam isn't know for being the most organized.
And for the record - Moving every four years pretty much sucks! There are some nice things about seeing new parts of the country, and sometimes we really enjoy a location. But the mountains of boxes that never seem to ever get unpacked is always overwhelming.
Anyway - Rubicon trail!!!
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Sat Jul 20, 2019 7:09 am |
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landshark
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Joined: Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:16 am Posts: 3942 Location: Denver, Wash Park Area
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Thanks for the offer Chad, your just outside Carson city correct? I used to live in south lake for a while and remember it not being too far.
I will start to pull some info together and get it up on the main post, including a solid date.
It would be great to have a solid crew from Colorado. I have no issues with non-broncos running it with us either.
I know there is a 360 google street view of the entire trail as well if people want to get a preview of it.
_________________ 1976 Bronco "Green, Yellow, whatever", 1969 Bronco "Red", 1972 Bronco Stocker "Kind of Blue/Grayish"
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Kinder
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Re: Rubicon Trail
I’m sure there is info out there about minimum rig requirements, anyone know of an up to date source? I’m wondering about minimum tire size, body protection / sliders and traction aids like limited slip or lockers.
_________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6
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Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:17 pm |
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horseplay
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Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:24 pm Posts: 408 Location: Grand Junction CO
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Re: Rubicon Trail
I believe there is a Bronco club in Sacramento Ca. That was posting a Rubicon run might jet some help from them.
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Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:11 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:07 pm Posts: 4074 Location: Gardnerville, NV
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Re: Rubicon Trail
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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pgilbeau
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Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Rubicon Trail
_________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Rubicon Trail
add proper skid plates also.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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cw72
Joined: Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:04 am Posts: 113 Location: Denver, CO
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Re: Rubicon Trail
I’m in, I know a guy in Reno that runs the trail often, he may be good to have along.
I’ll drive both ways as well.
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Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:00 am |
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BroncoCrawler
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Joined: Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:21 am Posts: 90 Location: Wheat Ridge, CO
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Re: Rubicon Trail
I ran it 4 yrs ago. 35's with arbs, sliders, and bumpers. Never winched. Did tag the grille by the headlight on the way out on cadaliac hill (only damage from the trip). Also trail condition is greatly different depending on how recent Jeep jamboree has been through. They stack rocks like to get stock Jeeps through. There are bypasses to harder obstacles however think of even the "easy" part as being in the spring Creek rock garden for 2 days straight. It really is an amazing trip and definitely one of the best wheeling trips I've ever been on. I'll keep an eye on this thread and see if I can answer questions you all may have. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
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Rox Crusher
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Re: Rubicon Trail
I better start getting ready
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Tue Jul 23, 2019 9:04 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Here are highlights from the newsletter the local club just sent out regarding their upcoming trip on the Rubicon. They do this every summer, many members run it more than once a year, so they are a great source of info. They are starting at the Loon Lake end of the trail and ending at Tahoma. I don't know why they choose this route, but I will get more information about that. Loon Lake is about 90 miles from my home and about 2 hours drive according to Google. Information: I'm requesting you and your vehicle be prepared to run this trail with experience on difficult trails and know your vehicles capabilities, this is a difficult trail that will test your skill if you have never been on the Rubicon Trail. If you are unsure and have questions feel free to ask, I will leave my contact info below. That being said have food & drinks for 3 days and 2 nights, your camp gear, recovery gear & tools specific to your rig, spare fluids, tow straps, spare tire, spare parts, skid plates etc, this will make this more enjoyable if unfortunate happens which it does on a trail like this knowing your vehicles limits are key. Good ground clearance, differential lockers, and tire size play a roll in how hard or moderate the trail can be. I would recommend a minimum of 33" tires with at least one diff locker but two is better, and vehicle armor protection to keep vehicle damage to a minimum. The Rubicon Trail is also pack it in pack it out trail that means everything, there are bathrooms occasionally on the trail in places but a portable toilet is a good idea and thing to have with waste bags. http://rubiconsprings.com/rubicon-trail-map/Plan on Trail: Day 1, so after we air down at Loon Lake we will make our way down towards "Steaks & Stories" near or around the Beer Tree and check things out in Granite Bowl area. The plan is to camp near or at Buck Island Lake area on day one depending on how busy it is, which is probably very likely with events like "Steaks and Stories" going on and the "Rubithon" is also coming to a end that weekend which most of them will be heading out Sunday. Day 2, is to head to Rubicon Springs and camp and enjoy the area. Rubicon Springs does require a overnight per vehicle camp fee of , I can't remember exactly but it is like $10 or $12 per night. I will find out! There is a slight possibility of camping there 2 nights if Buck Island area is packed or somewhere near there. Day 3, Pack up camp and go up Cadillac Hill and make our way to Observation Point then to Tahoma, Ca.
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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dbasile
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2018 6:01 am Posts: 135 Location: Silverthorne, CO
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Re: Rubicon Trail
I'm game. Sounds like it could be a fun trip. I would prefer to trailer there too.
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Sat Aug 10, 2019 3:57 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Rubicon Trail
I went to the Sierra Stompers meeting last week and talked with a couple guys very familiar with the Rubicon. They said there will certainly be people interested in coming on the trip with our club. There is also a member who recently moved here from Englewood and his friends might come out for a Rubicon run. We mentioned coordinating weekends, but who knows.
The only other thing worth posting is the reason they run from Loon Lake to Tahoma, instead of the other way around. They said it makes the trip home shorter at the end of the trail. This makes it an easier drive if someone is damaged or has to get a trailer to get home. Otherwise either direction is fine.
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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landshark
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Re: Rubicon Trail
_________________ 1976 Bronco "Green, Yellow, whatever", 1969 Bronco "Red", 1972 Bronco Stocker "Kind of Blue/Grayish"
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Justin
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Re: Rubicon Trail
Any chance this can happen before school starts?
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