The Jeepers Jamboree | Rubicon Trail
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2021
- Of all the off-road adventures to be had in the world, few are held in the ranks of the iconic Rubicon Trail. Its rich history, challenging obstacles, and unparalleled wilderness make it a bucket-list trip for many 4-wheel adventurists. But simply embarking on this trail alone is a daunting task for new and experienced off-roaders. This led to the creation of the “Granddaddy of all 4-wheel events”.
We had the pleasure of interviewing the President of Jeepers Jamboree and Jeep Jamboree, Inc, Bob Sweeney. For nearly 70 years, his organization has devoted its time, effort, and resources to bringing all the excitement and thrill of the Rubicon Trail to Jeep enthusiasts, while greatly reducing the nuances of planning and preparing for such a trip. Since the first trip in the summer of 1953, Jeepers Jamboree has held their run on the Rubicon from Georgetown to Lake Tahoe. With 17 miles of grueling rock crawling in their backyard, the original founders of the event set out to create an event to bring more people to the area, further stimulating their economy, while showing them a great time on their local trail. After decades of growth, Jeepers Jamboree has become the premier off-road event on the Rubicon Trail.
There are many benefits of running the Rubicon with Jeepers Jamboree. The organization prides itself on providing a few dozen mechanics with tools to assist in the event of a breakdown on the trail, and has parts on hand ready to replace. Additionally, these mechanics, known as rock-rollers, are also standing by on the more difficult obstacles as you cross this trail to spot you up and down the correct lines. This added safety measure has given Jeepers Jamboree a perfect track record of never leaving anyone behind on the trail.
Additionally, once you make your way down to Rubicon Springs, the remote headquarters for the 4-day excursion, you’ll be met with a friendly staff of volunteers who work tirelessly to prepare three meals per day for each participant, eliminating the need for bringing your own cooking utensils and perishable food. With nightly entertainment, an ice cream parlor, live band, and a fully stocked bar, Rubicon Springs comes to life and takes the form of a camping vacation destination during the trip. Other activities during the Jeepers Jamboree include hiking, fishing, floating down the Rubicon River in a raft, or simply kicking back and enjoying the beauty of the High Sierras.
Jeepers Jamboree couldn’t put this trip together without their sponsors, or as they call, partners. For decades, some of the best companies and brands in the off-road industry have stepped up to make each year’s Jamboree on the Rubicon an even better experience than the last. Nitto Tire is proud to be the title sponsor of Jeepers Jamboree, and much of the engineering and design that goes into their off-road tires draws inspiration from this iconic and challenging trail. The Rubicon is no joke, and requires parts that are built to perform in the roughest elements. Jeepers Jamboree chooses its partners carefully, and proudly promotes the brands and products that support the off-road adventure community.
In almost 70 years, this event has grown from just 55 vehicles and 155 participants to over 400 vehicles and 1200 participants, making it one of the longest-running, most successful off-road events in existence. Their devotion to preserving public lands, national forests, and treading lightly ensures that generations to come can enjoy the Rubicon Trail. If you’re like the many off-roaders out there with the Rubicon on your hit-list of trails, or you’re a veteran of the high sierras, consider registering for this event. It’s one you won’t soon forget.
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Much appreciated Mr. Sweeney! I wish we had more of these county roads around
Love what your crew & Volunteers do to keep this event going.
I wanna say thank you to Ayala for recommending me your page. Greetings from arecibo, Puerto Rico. ❤
Very impressive. I can't wait to make a trip out there and see your gorgeous backyard.
God Bless ALL of you who put these together every year and God Bless America!!!
My Dad would take me with him on the Father’s Day run every year until from 1998 to 2001 when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. He fought and won against it but couldn’t drive anymore so we stopped going. I’ll always cherish the memories when we were on the Rubicon. He passed away in November of 2023 so he’s wheelin’ again! One day I’ll get back there. He was on the cook crew and went by Slim.
I've done the trail twice when I lived in Sacramento Is back in the eighties had an 86 lifted Toyota 4 runner. And it was just an awesome awesome time. Thanks for all the work you've done and everybody else.
Okay! I’m convinced! See ya next year 🤙
That is badass, I'll definitely heading that way once my jeep is built.
On the old bucket list.
It's a dream.
Un saludo a ayala desde arecibo Puerto Rico que me recomendó la pagina.❤
Patriots 👍💪🇺🇸
Just day tripped it last Friday. I was the only rig on the trail, it was eerie. Coming out on the Tahoe side seeing the staging area completely empty is something I will never see again. The trail was fuckin rough like I haven’t seen before.
Is there a email contact for Bob Sweeny?? Planning a trip out to do the Rubicon and would like to get some details. Appreciated
That’s the American 🇺🇸 way 👍👍🤙
That’s a place I would love to go but I don’t have lockers
400 jeeps attend this event?
How about bone stock jeeps? Mine is 95, stock…
I dread the day I see a charging station on the rubicon. 😞