Save the Rubicon Springs Bridge! Project is on 10am Sat 9-17 at the Bridge!

[Waterman]

For those who get bored on Saturday there might be an effort to remove the remainder of the log jam from under the bridge at Rubicon Springs to prevent damage this winter.  I'll post further when I get more info, for now all I know is that the idea has been being kicked around and I was asked to see if there was any support from the folks attending MCR this year.......If you would be willing to spend a few hours on Saturday clearing logs, post up and I'll pass it on or e-mail Jon directly at  [email protected]   Thanks Bob Brown

The Project is a GO!  Anyone interested in helping out meet at the Bridge at 10am on Saturday with whatever you have that might be of help.  The owners of the springs said that most of it was cleared out by a group on Labor Day Weekend, so the remainder should go pretty quick.  Thanks to all who can take the time to help out......Bob Brown

Not sure what equipment will be needed so whatever you have with you that you think might be of help, bring on down to the bridge.  I would think a couple of winch rigs with related snatch blocks and stuff might be needed along with a couple of saws and able bodies.  Not sure what all is involved as this was just forwarded to me a day ago by RTF Trail Boss Jerry Reffner...he knew I was involved with Marlin's Gig since the begining so figured I could get the word out to see if this could be made to happen.....Looks like it will so thanks to all!

[Gamera]

 

[superyota]

what do we need to carry in with use to help?  saw's, axes, bars ?
i have a winch and snach blocks on jeep =]

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[ROCKO]

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[Rockcrawlintoy]

what do we need to carry in with use to help?  saw's, axes, bars ?
i have a winch and snach blocks on jeep =]

i would bring any and all of that if you can.

[superyota]

email sent to Jon.....

[Caboose]

dont forget your towel and swimsuit. speed is usually pretty slow but a life vest might be handy for whoever has to get in the water.

[rockin86runner]

i always bring a saw with me im down to help im an arborist so i can bring whatever is needed

[TURBO]

got a winch and saw if needed...i'll jump in... i got a life jacket too!!!

[jonb96150]

Thanks to everyone who pitches in.   We didn't use winches at the 1st "Jam at the Bridge" weekend, we hooked up to the heavier rigs and pulled the logs out.  Quicker than winching.  On the east side of the bridge we used a highline with 2 snatchblocks, and log tongs to grab the logs.  On the west side we used tow straps as chokers and connected as many straps as needed and skidded them down the trail.  We had a rowboat and the sailors would fish for logs with the log tongs.
Jimmy Martin & Steve Morris ( property owners) will be heading this up, you can introduce yourself to Jimmy at his camp which is about 50 yds south of the caretakers cabin near the mechanics shack.
Equip needed:
Well built trucks that are heavier than your average truggy to skid the logs.
Straps and D ring shackles and a couple snatch blocks.  Old poly winch line works great.
A couple good sawyers with bars at least 28" or bigger.
Log tongs would be great, we only have one smallish one.  Our bigger set broke.

The most important thing is to be safe!  Take your time and don't take risks.  When the east side is highlining stay away from the cable that is anchored on the west side, that line parted on us last time.

Thanks again to everyone who gets involved!

[Rockcrawlintoy]

dont forget chaps too

[MiniSimp]

I have photos and video of this that I'll be posting later. 

[MiniSimp]

Click for Video
Pics to follow.

[jonb96150]

Thanks to everyone who helped pulling logs out of the river! 
That's a nice video, showing the cooperation of volunteers gettin er done.

Hope everyone had a good trip with no carnage, and thanks again for the hard work.
Jon Bachelder
Lake Tahoe Hi-Lo's