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 Jeep®
Jamborees are off-road adventure weekends that bring together the
outdoors, down-to-earth people, and their Jeep 4x4s. These off-road treks
have a long tradition dating back to 1953 when 4x4 pioneer Mark A. Smith
organized the firstever Jeep Jamboree and voyaged across the Sierra Nevada
Mountains by way of the old Rubicon Trail. In 1954, Willys Motors — then
manufacturer of Jeep vehicles — became involved with the adventure, and
Jeep Jamborees have been an off-road tradition ever since.
Off-Road Hall of Fame and the Explorers Club
member,
Mark A. Smith also led the 1978-79
Expedicion de las Americas — a 20,000-mile odyssey from the bottom of
South America to the top of North America, crossing the infamous Darien
Gap — and headed the 1987 Camel Trophy expedition in Madagascar. Since
founding Jeep Jamboree USA in 1982, Mark has become a Jeep brand
consultant and has conducted intensive training for the U.S. Army Special
Forces and law-enforcement agencies. The Smiths’ Jeep Jamboree USA
conducts over 30 family oriented Jeep 4x4 trips nationwide and is truly a
family business. Daughter Jill, President and CEO, brings
camaraderie and excitement to thousands of Jeep 4x4 owners annually, while
son-in-law Pearse Umlauf, Vice President and
General Manager, is focused on expanding Jeep Jamboree USA, which is the
world’s largest Jeep adventure company. Steeped in history, the spirit
of Jamboree-style adventure has been alive since 1953. Steeped in history,
the spirit of Jamboree-style adventure has been alive since 1953. |
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Mark A. Smith
Founder
Jill Smith
President/CEO
Pearse Umlauf
VP/General Manager
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