April 30, 2024
written by Linda Ford
We just returned from an epic trip to Amarillo, Texas to attend the Palo Duro Jeep Jamboree. This event was our 8th Jamboree. What is a Jeep Jamboree? Good question! It's an off-roading event specifically for Jeeps. Other makes and models are not allowed to attend, you must have a Jeep. Where are the Jeep Jamborees? All over the world! Jeep Jamboree just added events in Iceland, Swiss Alps and Portugal this year. There are several events throughout the United States. The eight that we have attended have been in seven different states. Here is the list of the places we have been with the Jeep Jamboree:
- Drummond Island, Michigan (twice)
- Ozark, Arkansas
- Lewisburg, West Virginia
- Seymour, Missouri
- Deadwood, South Dakota
- Mole Lake, Wisconsin
- Amarillo, Texas
These events have all sorts of different trails, difficulties and great comradery amongst the fellow trail riders. When you arrive at a Jeep Jamboree, the first thing you do is have your vehicle inspected by the trail guides and pick your trail group for the weekend. The trail guides help you decide which group will best suit your and your Jeep's abilities. Its all about having fun, being challenged and being safe at the end of the day.
Jeep Jamboree's start with an early morning breakfast, plenty of coffee in hand and a safety meeting. Then we all head off to our designated trails for the day. Lunch is usually trailside and it's a good idea to pack plenty of water and snacks in your Jeep before you head out for the day. Everyone gets back to the trailhead/camp area for dinner at the end of the day. Then it's time to make any fixes, repack the snacks, clean up from the trails, and get some rest to do it all over again the next day. After day 2 on the trails, an end of the weekend banquet/meeting will take place to thank everyone for attending, hand out some prizes and wish everyone safe travels home.
A Jeep Jamboree is a great way to off-road with experienced trail guides, meet some new people, and possibly off-road in some areas otherwise closed to the public.
Where will your next adventure lead you?
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