th 7 Killington Jeep Jamboree Killington, Vermont July 18 - 20, 2013 *Trail Rating 6 - 9* One locker, a winch and a minimum of 33” tires are required EVENT SCHEDULE This Jamboree is a Classic - catered meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday THURSDAY, July 18, 2013 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Registration, vehicle check and trail sign-ups will take place in the Snowshed Lodge located next to the Killington Grand Hotel 800-282-9955, 228 East Mountain Rd. Killington, VT 05751. Please refer to “How Do I Get There?” for driving directions. Trail sign-ups will take place during registration and are on a first come, first served basis. Vehicle Check is MANDATORY PRIOR TO trail sign-ups. NO LATE REGISTRATION on Friday morning. Make sure you have picked up your lunch and have a full tank of gas prior to the general attendance meeting. FRIDAY, July 19, 2013 6:30 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. Breakfast in the Snowshed Lodge 8:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Mandatory General Attendance meeting in the Snowshed Lodge parking lot Vehicle staging for trails will be in the parking lot; follow the signs 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Trail ride 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Lunch along the trail 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Trail ride 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Dinner in the Snowshed Lodge 7:30 P.M. Be sure to stop by after dinner to watch demo’s given by the trail guides SATURDAY, July 20, 2013 6:30 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. Breakfast in the Snowshed Lodge 8:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Mandatory General Attendance meeting in the Snowshed Lodge parking lot Vehicle staging for trails will be in the parking lot; follow the signs 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Trail ride 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Lunch along the trail 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Trail ride 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Dinner in the Snowshed Lodge Prize drawing following dinner. Participant must be present to win. Trip & Vehicle questions contact Glenda Gau: [email protected] / 530-333-4777 x12 Registration questions, adding or changing passengers contact Joelle Seibel: [email protected] / 530-333-4777 x18 A MESSAGE FROM YOUR COORDINATOR As we wheel up and across the out of service ski trail In August 2011, Vermont sustained a large amount of we will encounter plenty of mud, rock, and steep hill damage from Hurricane Irene. Unfortunately, we lost climbs to keep you entertained until sunset. Bring all of our stock trails. Because of this, we had to reduce the your off road driving expertise, you will need it to number of Jeep vehicles that can register & increase complete this challenging day of wheeling. At least the overall trail ratings. In 2013 we will not be able to one locker, winch and 34” tires are required. accept any stock Jeeps. If you make the decision to register and don’t have equipment to drive on a 6 or LOCAL AREA INFORMATION above rated trail (at least one locker, a winch and 33” WEATHER tires), there will not be trail options for you to select and The mornings and evenings can be a bit cool, but the you will not be able to participate in the Jamboree. If daytime temperatures should be warm. The trick is to you have a stock Jeep, please select one of the other dress in loose fitting and comfortable layers so you can great Jeep Jamborees this year, and check back next easily adjust to the temperature. Rain is always a year to see what stock trails we have been able to possibility so be prepared. The black flies,non biting develop for the Killington Jeep Jamboree. but irritating, could be present; it depends on the weather. Some folks claim attaching a dryer sheet to TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS your hat or shirt keeps them at bay. Although funny looking this actually seems to work! The mosquitoes VERTIGO - Rating 6 may also be present; pack some bug spray just in Enjoy spectacular views and varied terrain as you case. For an up-to-date 10-day weather forecast traverse the slopes and woods of Pico Mountain. You please go to www.weather.com can expect to encounter mud, hills, grass and rocks as you wind your way through the trees and over the ski VISITOR RESOURCES trails. Don't forget your camera! Scenic vistas abound, Killington Resort 802-422-5000 including views of five states and Canada from the www.killington.com 3,967' high summit. 33” tire minimum, at least one Killington Chamber of Commerce 800-337-1928 locker and winch required. www.killingtonchamber.com NO NAME - Rating 6 Town of Rutland 800-756-8880 This trail runs through the remnants of an old ski area www.rutlandvermont.com that is now used for snowmobiling, cross country Vermont Travel skiing, snowshoeing and hiking. It has some moderate www.travel-vermont.com hill climbs, gooey sections, log crossings and rocks. Vermont Camping This trail was intended to be named at the first www.campvermont.com Killington Jamboree through participant input. However, a rowdy group of wheelers at the first SIGHTS TO SEE Jamboree decided (loudly) that it should remain the Vermont Maple Museum 802-483-9414 trail with “No Name”. 33” tire minimum, at least one www.maplemuseum.com locker and winch required. Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour 802-882-1240 THE GLADES - Rating 6 - 7 www.benjerry.com The Glades trail has a wonderful mixture of vista's, mud, rock, and fun. Your trip will include some ACCOMMODATIONS wonderful scenic views (weather permitting), some tight technical areas that will make you think about the HEADQUARTERS paint, a few rocks thrown in here and there and some Killington Grand Resort and Conference Center nice hill climbs that will require the skinny pedal and 800-282-9955 some luck. This ride has some mild areas that will lull 800-282-9955 you into being complacent then surprise you with some 228 East Mountain Rd. tough obstacles. 33” tires, at least one locker and Killington, VT 05751 winch required. Killington offers a variety of lodging options to choose BULLWINKLE’S REVENGE - Rating 7 - 8 from. You must mention that you are with the Jeep Bullwinkle’s Revenge brings you right down the Great Jamboree USA event. Eastern Ski Trail. It contains some very challenging To view lodging options please go to: terrain and many technical obstacles including rocks, www.killingtonresortlodging.com difficult climbs, off camber sections and of course Killington Pico Motor Inn 802-773-4088 plenty of the typical New England mud. You may even Inn of the Six Mountains 802-442-4302 catch a glimpse of Bullwinkle the Moose! At least one locker, a winch and 33” tires are required. TIMBERJACK TRACK - Rating 9 Exit I-89 at Exit 3 in Bethel, VT and follow VT 107 and VT 100 south to Killington. SPECIAL THANKS! Pam Rockwood and Ellen Cameron - Co-Coordinators CAMPING & RV PARKING Killington Jeep Jamboree Trail Guides Killington Grand Resort and Conference Center Killington Ski Resort RV parking will be allowed in the Rams Head base Local Law Enforcement lodge parking lot. No hook-ups available. Iroquois Land Family Camping 802-773-2832 E. Clarendon Rd., 802-773-2334 North Clarendon, VT 05759 Gifford Woods State Park 802-775-5354 34 Gifford Woods, Killington, VT 05751 Coolidge State Park 855 Coolidge State Park Rd. Plymouth, VT 05056 Camp Plymouth State Park 2008 Scout Camp Rd. Ludlow, VT 05149 Make sure to check time and mileage to Killington Mountain ski area. HOW DO I GET THERE? See Killington Ski Resort Map. From Boston, take Int. 93 to just south of Concord, NH. Exit onto Int. 89 north and follow to US 4/Rutland, Exit 1 (Woodstock/Rutland) in Vermont. Follow US 4 west to Killington or you can take Colgan Air daily out of Logan to Rutland Airport. From New York City via Connecticut Turnpike, take Connecticut Turnpike (Int. 95) to I-91. Follow Int. 91 to just north of Bellows Falls, VT. Take Exit 6 (Rutland) onto VT 103 north and follow to VT 100. Take VT 100 north to US 4 and follow US 4 west to Killington or take Amtrak to Rutland, leaving daily from New York's Penn Station. From New York City and NJ via NY Thruway, take NY Thruway to Exit 24 Albany. Take Northway (I-87) north to Fort Ann/Rutland Exit 20. Pick up NY 149 and follow east to US 4. Turn left on US 4 and follow east to Killington. Or take Amtrak to Rutland, leaving daily from New York's Penn Station. From Montreal, take Highway 10 east to Highway 35 south. Exit at Route 133 south and follow to I-89 south. VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS TRAIL USAGE AND INFORMATION Tow points are MANDATORY! Tow points may WATER CROSSINGS include, tow hooks properly mounted to the frame with We may have water crossings and water holes. Many grade six/ eight bolts according to official Mopar of these crossings and holes offer a bypass if you installation procedures, draw bars, receiver hitches, or decide to “go around”. It is very IMPORTANT to watch aftermarket bumpers with manufacturers installed and listen to your trail guide. Please be sure your air clevis or d-ring anchor. If you do not have tow intake is disconnected. Your trail guide can help you points, you may be turned away at registration with this if needed.