JFuller

Last chance before I toss them.

I had the opportunity to take a bunch of parts off a D1 and recycle the rest. I pulled the sunroof cassettes out both front and back. The appeared to work just fine. My D1 has no sunroofs. Free to anyone who wants them. If no one claims them they are going in the bin.

Wow, what sort of vehicle are those parking spaces designed for? Did he park in motor cycle parking? No idea who it is but looks like he's ready for the alpaca-lips. Hatchet to get the work done, maxtrax to bridge between the piles of the undead and a shower to wash off all the zombie squeezings when you're done.

you installed rear steering?!? Awesome!!

This time of year bring a chain saw or two and some gas. Typically you will find some wood unless you're camping in the most popular spots.

I've seen people bring them before as well as inflatables but I never have brought one. Considering the size of the group on this trip and the pace, I'm not sure you're going to have much opportunity to use it. Personally by the time we make it to camp I'm more interested in setting up camp and opening a cold one and relaxing with friends. But it stays light late these days and a nice paddle around after dinner would be fun. In the morning you're going to want to be moving early to avoid the traffic so probably not much time there. If it's short you probably wouldn't notice it but I wouldn't bring an overly long one. if paddling is your thing then bring it.

An orienteering pub crawl. Genius!! How have I never heard of this idea before?

Doesn't anyone use a paper map anymore? Is using one a lost art? Perhaps we could have a class on orienteering and map reading at one of our MORGs or around the campfire. Wish I could join on this one but we are already committed that weekend. Bummer b/c this is always a good time.

Being alone is the reason I go out on trails like this. Some people want the "Con" experience with all the rowdy, loud excitement. To me it spoils the beauty of the place. I would encourage you to head out early and find a spot near the lake and take in the scenery, have a brew and a lunch while you wait for the rest of the wagon train to catch up. You wont regret it. Loon has some nice browns in it if you're so inclined.

I did the Highlanders rubicon poker run, scheduled for fathers day, in 2011. It was a big snow year, not unlike this year. The slabs were clear but here is the road into Loon Lake. They actually re routed the poker run that year due to the snow. We still had fun with some deeper water crossings.

The Rubicon is always fun. I would like to join this trip but if I do I will have to catch up with you guys at some point as a 3 day trip isn't something I'm thinking I'll get a hall pass for at this point. I wouldn't be surprised if you come across plenty of snow in June. Yesterday Squaw and Alpine announced they will be open until July 7th!! I know there is a significant elevation difference but... And don't forget, sierra's before August = mosquitoes. Love me some rubicon though

only when it's raining or snowing. In the summer, suns out guns out.

Sweet, I still think you should have some drop down sides made for it. Make it look like a series with the rope tighteners.

No Photos of the wind deflector? Are we talking some sort of canvas structure?

Used it. Got out in the snow for a weekend of camping and some fun.