This week Jeep announced that Mark Allen, their Head of Design, has retired. Mark has been the driving force behind the aesthetics of models such as the Grand Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee, Renegade, Compass, Gladiator JT pickup, and of course the Wrangler JK and JL.

He joined us to talk about his 30 years with the brand, share memories of work with the Lunatic Fringe (the team that developed the Wrangler Rubicon) and how Jeep’s involvement with Easter Jeep Safari developed over the years. We also had a special discussion on Jeep’s hidden Easter eggs, his favorite Moab concepts, where you might bump into him in the future, and direction of the brand. Don’t work, he assures us Jeep is in good hands. Enjoy your G&T buddy, well deserved!

The history of Rubicon dates back long before the 49ers headed over the Sierra Nevada to California’s Gold Rush towns—the indigenous Maidu Indians traversed this summer route to Lake Tahoe. The Rubicon Valley was settled in the 1880s and the Maidu’s footpath became a wagon trail and eventually a public road. In 1953, Mark A. Smith and members of the Georgetown Rotary started the Jeepers Jamboree, beginning the Rubicon’s 70-year legacy as the world’s most iconic four-wheel drive destination.

We’ve gathered the four of the most knowable and influential people in the industry to discuss what the future holds for the grandaddy of Jeep trails.

Ken Hower, Rubicon Trail Foundation
https://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/

Roger Salazar, California OHVMR Division
https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/

Pearse Umlauf, Jeep Jamboree USA
https://jeepjamboreeusa.com/

Bob Sweeney, Jeepers Jamboree
https://jeepersjamboree.com/

A video conference will be held on February 15 at 5 p.m. PST, attended by the below organizations and other involved agencies. You can register to listen in here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpduyupzMqGdBLt29jw4zqNHK6OZvtsIiw?fbclid=IwAR26S6AKjuAEP6zNo90TUEfkGWKvdWSfh_jdTqBk2-ISiRX0pSAeACNMqCY

The Gone-Gpn podcast is back! We are mixing things up with a live show, no editing, no filters just Jeeps! We discuss SEMA, Flat Fender Fall Color Tour, Jeepers Jamboree, Key West in a Flat Fender, Jeep repair and more. Bring your questions and a glass of your favorite beverage, this is a show you don't want to miss!

Special Edition!
Episode 12 covers the 50th Anniversary crossing of the continent of Australia from East to West.
In 2019 members of the Gone-Gpn crew participated in the BFGoodrich East-West Australia Jeep Expedition on the 50th Anniversary of the original crossing of the team of 6 people and 3 Jeeps. The trip was led by Ian McDonald, and members included John Eggleston and Malcom Wilson.
The 2019 team had 13 members and 5 Jeeps and the used the Seven Slot line that has only been used by McDonald's team to cross the Simpson Desert.
The Simpson is Australia's 4th largest desert, covering just over 68,000 square miles. The Simpson Desert is an erg that contains the world's longest parallel sand dunes. These north-south oriented dunes are static, held in position by vegetation. They vary in height from 3 metres (9.8 ft) in the west to around 30 metres (98 ft) on the eastern side.
Join us as we talk with East-West Historian Vaughn Becker about the original crossing and the anniversary trip that was put together by Vaughn and Jeep Action Magazine's Ben Davidson.

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Chris Collard, Adventure Architects
Traci Clark
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Michael Harrington, 4x4Filmmaker

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In this episode we talk about the electrification announcement from Jeep and what it means for our beloved brand in the future.
We celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Jeep!
The logistics of planning the cross-continent trip in Australia on it's 2 year anniversary. We will dedicate Episode 12 to that trip, so tune in!

Video Contributors:
Chris Collard, Adventure Architects
Traci Clark
Video Editor:
Michael Harrington, 4x4Filmmaker

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Special guest Jerry Huber tells us about Toledo Jeep Fest. Rick Péwé talks about his recent visit to Detroit to check out the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Off-road adventures during high fire danger, how to keep yourself safe. Best tire size for daily driving and off-road. What tools should you carry in every vehicle. To wave or not to wave? We discuss the Jeep Wave.

Video Contributors:
Liam Lafferty
Traci Clark
Video Editor:
Liam Lafferty

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We have special guests on this episode! We talk about trail etiquette and passing on trail knowledge to the next generation of Jeepers.
Jeremy Rowe a Jeeper and rising star on the music scene performs his Jeeper's anthem "Jeep Thang" for us. JeremyRowe-music.com
Traditional lights or LED on Willys vs Wrangler.
Jennifer Chapin stops by to talk about her books and some of her Jeep experiences. Jenniferchapin.org
Send us your upcoming Jeep/off-road events for this summer and fall and we'll post them on our social pages.

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Liam Lafferty, Jeep Sheep TV

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In this episode we talk about how well the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe performed for Rick Péwé in Texas. The new noise ordinance that passed in Moab and all the different Jeep Easter Eggs. We debate wheels, steel or aluminum. Buying parts for your Jeep and some of the subtle changes Jeep made that can make it a challenge. The crew talks about some of their favorite trails in their home states.

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