Here are some pictures that were
taken from the Jeep Jamboree USA jamboree held on
October 20th-22nd 2006 in Moab Utah. Moab is an outdoor
lovers paradise, there is something there for all
outdoor enthusiasts from rafting, kayaking, hiking,
mountain biking, photo ops, nature walks to my favorite
wheeling. For this event there were a little over 200
participants and close to hundred vehicles. It is always
amazing on the first day of any Jamboree when
the Jeepers all start to arrive and you begin to see the
creativity of some of these individuals as well as the
excitement of the first timers.
We see more and more people that
go on these long weekend jamborees for a family
outing, that's what this Jeeping lifestyle is all
about the friends that you make along the way and
the people that you get to see again that have been
on other Jamborees at the same time, and spending
time outdoors with friends and family. There are so
many reasons that these jamborees are so much fun
for people of all ages, they are held in an
environment that parents can bring the kids and
teach them about nature and the outdoors. Show them
that there is something other than a computer to be
interested in and at the same time, teach them
about the importance of treading lightly. It's a
great way to have a weekend, family outing.
Another great thing about the
Jamboree is that there are plenty of trails from
easy to hard and the participants get to choose
which ones they want to see depending on each
drivers comfort and capabilities. For some folks
there is a comfort knowing that there are guides and
other people there with wheeling backgrounds that
are there willing to help get them through the
trails and obstacles in a safe manner. Many of you
that have been to these types of events will know
what I am talking about, those who haven't yet gone
on their first Jeep Jamboree but may be thinking
about doing so.... I encourage you to check into
the Jeep Jamboree schedule to see what they have to
offer. There are many different jamborees planned
all across the US and offer a variety of terrains
and types of off-roading, some trails will require
certain vehicle requirements like tow hooks. Check
with Jeep Jamboree USA at
www.jeepjamboreeusa.com for a complete schedule
and indication of what requirements are listed for
each trail.
I also want to take the
opportunity here to send out a special thanks to the
guys at Moab 4X4 Outpost. These guys were great,
there was one participant that had his transfer case
go out on him and the guys at Moab 4X4 Outpost
stayed until the wee hours of the morning (on a
Friday night no less) to get him up and running so
he would be able to wheel the next day. I myself,
had broken my rear shock mounts and went by to see
when they could get me in, without blinking an eye
they told me " pull it in ". Within a couple of
hours they had the new mount constructed, welded in
place and me back on the road and I was pleasantly
surprised at how affordable it was. I highly
recommend that if you are in Moab or are heading
that way and either need something or have any
breakage look these guys up. They give top notch
customer service and their work speaks volumes as
well, they can be reached at (435)-259-1109 or
online at
www.moab4x4outpost.com.
Hope you enjoyed the pics and are
considering a trip of your own to Moab or to any of
the other great gatherings that Jeep Jamboree USA
has to offer. Happy Jeepin and I'll see ya on the
trails.
Will Morgan
