dzJeepChic 2,435 Posted July 24, 2014 Day Four - Thursday, July 17, 2014: Rubicon Springs to South Lake Tahoe We left Rubicon Springs through the dark dusty forest headed for Cadillac Hill. Got a shot of the graves at the bottom There was no stopping on Cadillac Hill. It was steep as ever but rougher than I'd ever seen it. I managed one photo partway up, and it was bleary so did some artsy edit to it Some more carnage; Steve's YJ experienced an inverted front leaf spring, and another scrape on Bradywgn71's passenger side: Observation Point From there it was mostly an easy mellow drive except for a few minor obstacles on the way out. We occasionally met oncoming rigs carrying the work crew on their way in to repair Cadillac Hill. They planned to pour concrete on parts and a nasty diff. catcher rock was coming out! We got to the air-up spot in time for lunch, and down to South Lake Tahoe by 2:30. Showers and naps were followed by a gathering at the local pizzeria / brewery. Fun times for sure! I'm really proud that we all drove our rigs over 800 miles to get there (except for Maddog who towed), beat the crap out of them on what's undoubtedly the hardest trail I've ever done, and drove over 800 miles back without incidence. That really says a lot about how well prepared everybody was, and it's a huge accomplishment! I'm also very impressed by everybody's great attitude on this trip! The Rubicon is difficult and it's tiring, yet everyone stayed in good cheer and remained helpful towards each other all the way along. You guys are just awesome to wheel with! Fini! Here's a link to all the photos I uploaded, check them out: Diane's Pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehall 8 Posted July 25, 2014 Great trip report and awesome pictures, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ob1jeeper 484 Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks again to all for sharing the story and the pics with us… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradywgn71 710 Posted July 25, 2014 Sarah still has two days of photos to go through. We're hoping to get those uploaded this weekend. Thank you for the trip report D! It's always fun to see the trip from different perspectives! I think it was the most memorable trip ever. Patience, understanding, cooperation and encouragement were in abundance. What a great group of people to spend the week with! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaspily 2 Posted July 25, 2014 Here is the link to day two complete album. I do have high resolution verisions if anyone wants them. I started on day three's pictures this morning. I should have them done on Saturday. https://picasaweb.google.com/110968346826086888564/RubiconDaytwoMiniComplete?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPTZu6bXkabnMg&feat=directlink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgaz 545 Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks to all for their efforts to bring us the pictures of an awesome trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stockjeep 25 Posted July 26, 2014 thanks D and everyone for the great report and pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddogjeeper 2 Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks Sarah. Great pictures!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tucsonWJ 1 Posted July 26, 2014 Looks a good time was had by all!! Great pictures and reports. Awesome to see everyone made it out virtually unharmed. Great testament to the preparation you all put in!! Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisD 24 Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks Diane and Sarah, great trip reports !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
