do you actually play poker??? Ill see if i can fit it into my schedule
That's a decent question, I suppose. During a poker run, you pay a couple of dollars for a "hand" of cards. There are 5 checkpoints along the trail and you recieve a new card at each checkpoint. Each card is sealed in an envelope and once you collect all 5 cards, you turn in your hand for judging. The best poker hand of the day wins. There are a few categories, but as driver, you would play the driver hand.
Here is a shot of us just starting off. My club likes to get an early start so we finish first.
I love this shot. Oh, never NEVER install your antenna on the side of your Jeep and expect to keep it. Bad idea.
Here's a shot of a few of the rigs on the granite slab, presumably waiting for a broken Toyota to clear the trail...Good times for all...
Here is a shot of Checkpoint #1 (just past the Gate Keeper) during last year's poker run.
Nice shot near the start of the run...Ah, Old Blue was such a good Jeep.
The 'Con is full of spectacular views.
There are plenty of spotters on the trail for the difficult stuff. This is cake on anything larger than 31's. For 31's, it is just sweet fun.
My all-time favorite photo of Old Blue. My kid fabricated a sweet metal ornament out of this picture. It is hanging in my office.
Protection is advised.
And here is a nice shot (below) of 100K XJ in Old Blue during his first Rubicon driving experience. I think he pooped a little.
When you go, get a poser shot by the Rubicon sign. (The leigh was from one of the checkpoints. I don't normally wear them since they make me look fat).
...And another of checkpoint #3 (on Wentworth Springs Trail)...
Nearly finished with the run, and nary a scratch.
Here's checkpoint #4 near the end...Checkpoint 5 is at the place where you turn in your poker hand.
Last year, my kid (100k XJ) had 4 Aces and a Queen, but the "Q" was written down poorly and it looked like a "9" to the judge. He ended up coming in second, believe it or not, robbing him of the first place cash and trophy prize for best passenger hand. Still though, he ended up with 35 bucks and a cool trophy as a memento of the great trail ride.
The best hands are announced at the awards ceremony in the evening. This is also a great way of winning prizes through the massive raffle. As mentioned, I won a $350 ticket to the Jeeper's Jamboree. Other prizes are items such as a winch, bumpers, wheels, and smaller items.
Great fun. Don't miss out.
