I just got an email from Tim (some of you may know him as SOAZ) who organized the AMAZING clean-up at Four Peaks last year....well he has decided to do it again!!! For those of you not familiar with this event I will tell you a little about it. Tim is an avid outdoorsy kind of guy: hiking, mountain biking, dirt bikes, and 4wd exploring. Last year he and his girlfriend jumped in their 4runner and headed out to spend the day at Four Peaks driving around and enjoying the day. By the time he left he was so disgusted with the condition of the area he just had to do something about it. So he organized the clean up. Saturday February 7th
From last year: Over 250 people from all walks of life came together on February 9th 2008 to clean up a high use, off highway area near Phoenix, AZ. More than 7 tons of trash were picked up and 30 clubs represented.
The idea to do something about the mess came to a group of local outdoor enthusiasts recently. The Four Peaks area, north east of Phoenix, is a beautiful natural area that hosts all sorts outdoor lovers. The sight of burnt out cars, water heaters, TV’s and computers in addition to loads of smaller trash prompted them to act.
Groups from all walks of life were contacted and the response was nothing short of amazing! Clubs, companies, online forums and enthusiasts offered their support to make a difference. Included in the volunteers were groups of responsible four wheelers, shooters, hunters, hikers, mountain bikers, dirt bikers, and general outdoor enthusiasts.
The day started out with over 250 volunteers signing in and heading out to one of 10 pre-mapped targeted clean up areas with trash bags in hand and trailers in tow. The support kept pouring in all day! There were even a few Harley’s and Mercedes that made the trek out the dirt road to the clean-up! The dumpsters were filled and a large pile of trash began to form at the clean up headquarters.
After hours of filling bags, loading up trailers, and meeting great people the volunteers headed back to the pickup headquarters for burgers donated by Border Construction Specialties.
Not long after, the give away commenced. An impressive array of prizes from concerned companies were handed out including items from: Racer Offroad, The Good Gun Foundation, SDHQ Offroad, Total Chaos Fabrication, Icon Vehicle Dynamics, Overland Journal, Overland Video, and Sierra Expeditions.
The Forest service was able to donate the use of dumpsters for the event and even provided trash bags! Also, several Maricopa County Sheriff Officers were in attendance to participate as well. The Maricopa Sheriff sponsored rock buggy, built by Hunter Offroad, was a huge hit with the crowds and everyone appreciated them being there to keep it safe and fun!
So...lets do it again this year!! Tim is already working hard to get more donations for the raffle this year and for supplies for the event and hopefully to feed everyone again!! This really is an amazing feat, and anyone who has been out to Four Peaks knows how busy and trashed it can get....not only that but this is the only local event I know of where EVERYONE from the outdoor community gets together to help the environment without pointing fingers.
Times have not been announced yet but expect to be there early! Put it on your calendar now! Lets make a huge effort and showing!! IF YOU ONLY GO TO ONE CLEAN UP NEXT YEAR IT SHOULD BE THIS ONE!!!
Saturday February 7th
AZFJ has committed to getting 100 FJ's out there for this event! So if you are going to be in Phoenix this weekend, come on out!! Chances of a post event trail run through the area ending at the Pavilions car show Saturday night are very good!!
I too have felt that feeling of disgust deep in my gut while out there. Used to ride dirt bikes and quads a few years ago, but the Sycamore Creek area was just too painful to see. Heck, it was even scary in places! I'm a very avid user of OHV's, but I'd just as soon see a ban than to have it go back to the way it was. (Did I just say that out loud??) The scene gave too many good people a bad rep. And since I live in Ft Hills, it's like my backyard.
Count this noob FJ driver and his FJ to be there with you for sure!!! Can't wait to pitch in!!! 98 more to go...
I too have felt that feeling of disgust deep in my gut while out there. Used to ride dirt bikes and quads a few years ago, but the Sycamore Creek area was just too painful to see. Heck, it was even scary in places! I'm a very avid user of OHV's, but I'd just as soon see a ban than to have it go back to the way it was. (Did I just say that out loud??) The scene gave too many good people a bad rep. And since I live in Ft Hills, it's like my backyard.
Count this noob FJ driver and his FJ to be there with you for sure!!! Can't wait to pitch in!!! 98 more to go...
Fantastic! Hello Desert Heat, and welcome to AZFJ! Actually you are #14 on the list, as you will see most of us have migrated here. Please come join the party!
Fantastic! Hello Desert Heat, and welcome to AZFJ! Actually you are #14 on the list, as you will see most of us have migrated here. Please come join the party!
Just tried to register and someone there already has the nic "Desert Heat". Looks like I'll have to come up with a new one. I'll keep you posted...
Fantastic! Hello Desert Heat, and welcome to AZFJ! Actually you are #14 on the list, as you will see most of us have migrated here. Please come join the party!
Looks like I'm "DesertHeat" - one word - over there. Thanks for the welcome!
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