Four Peaks, AZ. Pickup February 9th

[SOAZ]

I consider this group the core of offroaders. The ones who try to make a difference.
Thats why I'm looking here for some help with this clean-up. It will be out at Four Peaks Rd next month.

If you are headed out on a run that day and can fill a bag on the way that would be great!
If you want to help get a sponsor or two that would help a lot.
If you want to donate a nominal amount to cover some costs that would also help.

Where: Beeline Highway and Four Peaks Rd. (AKA NF-143)
Just North East of Phoenix, AZ

Directions from Phoenix: Take the 101 to Shea and turn East. Take this to the Beeline(AKA Highway-87). Turn North on the Beeline (87). Take this 15 miles. The turn is just before mile marker 204. Turn Right on Four Peaks Rd (NF-143) (east). Take the dirt road less than a mile to the restrooms and parking area.

When: February 9th. 9am-3pm. (Come by to fill 1 bag or 20 whatever you have time for. Feel free to show up anytime between 9am-3pm and leave when you need to.)

What to bring: A desire to leave it a little better than you found it. Trash bags will be provided!

Recommended Items: Gloves, long pants, sun block, a hat, water, snacks.


For more info please contact: Tim Huber
Or
http://fourpeakspickup.blogspot.com/

Thanks to: Racer Offroad (www.raceroffroad.com) for $150 worth of gift certificates that will be raffled off!!!

Thank YOU!! :sunny: :tent:
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[AZCPP]

Tim,
You already know but, I'm there!

[SOAZ]

Thank you sir!

[Scott Brady]

I am there. Thanks for setting this up!

[Hltoppr]

Bummer...I'm in a SAR training that day....

-H-

[FlyingWen]

Count the Flying Family In. We LOVE that area and hate the mess. This will be perfect!

Shall we are rendezvous at a certain time/spot?

[SOAZ]

Hltoppr, No worries. See ya at the next one! :REOutCampFire03:

Thanks for the support Scott!

I would love to have the Flying Family come! I'm going to meet at the Four Peaks Parking lot. It is just east of Highway 87 (The Beeline). I'm still working on a time, but I think it may be about 9am. How does that sound. :)
I want people to feel free to come or go when they can. Fill up one bag or twenty. It's all good. :26_7_2:


Count the Flying Family In. We LOVE that area and hate the mess. This will be perfect!

Shall we are rendezvous at a certain time/spot?

[2006KJSPORT4x4]

I'll see if I can make it, I should be settled in to Yuma, AZ by then and be able to get away for a weekend of wheeling to settle down all the nerves I'll have from the big move...

[SOAZ]

We'd love to have you there Scott!
I don't hate anything more than moving so I understand! The boxes will wait, I have a few that have been patiently sitting for 2 years now...
Hey, I'm ALMOST moved in! :oops:

I'll see if I can make it, I should be settled in to Yuma, AZ by then and be able to get away for a weekend of wheeling to settle down all the nerves I'll have from the big move...

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Tim...........

I've been watching your thread.

I'm interested in how you are going to take out the burned FJ.

Are you going to bring in a large trailer and pull it on and tow it out?

Or are you going to cut it up into smaller pieces?

I also saw the shooters mess they left just up the hill! Oh Bugga ME! I hate that!

This whole mess is terrible to see!

If I was there............I would certainly join you.

Thanks for sharing your trip report!:26_7_2:


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[SOAZ]

Thanks SWR! We'll meet up on a run someday I hope! :camping: :safari-rig:
The FJ needs to be checked out by the Sheriff first to see if its part of a crime. If so they will remove it. If not we'll try and get a flat bed out there to take it away.
There is so much trash out here I just hope to make a noticeable difference! Sad, but true.

[2006KJSPORT4x4]

So is it tough to get to the area where the FJ is? Would we be able to bring in a long trailer to winch the remains onto if we were able to get its "wheels" onto it?

EDIT::: nm I somehow missed your recent post

Yea I guess having the sheriff check it out would be good first

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Thanks SWR! We'll meet up on a run someday I hope! :camping: :safari-rig:
The FJ needs to be checked out by the Sheriff first to see if its part of a crime. If so they will remove it. If not we'll try and get a flat bed out there to take it away.
There is so much trash out here I just hope to make a noticeable difference! Sad, but true.

Kewl...........


Hopefully.......the Sheriff will solve your Huge problem!

if not..........

I've heard these can work wonders!


http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/153398_lg.gif



Saws All.............Yeeeehaw!

[2006KJSPORT4x4]

I almost typed the same thing too....I'll bring one along with some extra blades if you think it might help with some of the other cleanup...

[BMAN]

Tim,

It was good talking to you today. I talked to my VP today and we're in 100%. I'll be making a formal announcement at our club meeting on the 3rd Friday of this month. Please don't forget to check in at the CSC board to see what's going on over there regarding this cleanup.

I'll start working on getting some help from the dealership we talked about tomorrow. I'll also be working on some raffle prizes to entice anyone who shows up to hang out all day and help out.

I'm also hoping to get a trailer locked down this week for hauling the FJ out. I checked it over on Saturday when we were out there and there is no VIN evident on the rig. I'm sure the frame numbers are there somewhere but I wasn't crawling around in that mess to find them.

Typically what CSC has done as a club on our cleanups is to hit the meeting spot at aroun 8:30 or 9 and get everyone out with bags no later than 10am. We have everyone meet back at a predetermined place aroun 1 or 2 for lunch and a heavy policing of the meeting area then a raffle around 3 or 4. This leaves plenty of time for people who travel 2 hours or more to get home around dinner time. In the past CSC has done similar cleanups at Sheeps Bridge, Fossil Springs (2), and the Coke Ovens. We've hauled TONS (literally) from each of those sites. The FS has been great to work with on all of these occassions. I'm sure they'll be great this time around also.

I'll shoot you a PM tomorrow sometime to start the discussion about some ideas that I've got to get some good participation on this one.

[SOAZ]

I almost typed the same thing too....I'll bring one along with some extra blades if you think it might help with some of the other cleanup...

SWR and 2006KJSPORT4x4,
hahaha! I bet there will be plenty of big chunks to move out besides the FJ. I'm going to scout it out before hand to see what is out there.

BMAN,
I'd love to have the Copper State Cruisers in on the clean up. The FS has basically said to not touch the FJ there is plenty more. I'll look forward to more info. If you need to give my cell number to the Toyota dealer feel free to so we can coordinate.

[AZCPP]

Tim,
Sorry if I am asking too many questions.

1. What is going to be the method of removing all the trash we pick up?

2. Will the Forest Service help with this or do we need to handle transportation to the landfill/transfer station?

3. Do we need to talk to the landfill/transfer station about waving the dump fee for this trash?

If we need to arrange transportation, I will call a friend that has an excavating business over off of Happy Valley Rd. and see if he will bring a dump truck or end dump.
There is a transfer station along the Beeline not far from where we will be if I remember correctly.

[SOAZ]

Chuck,
No problem. Questions are good. The FS said they will provide the bags and the pickup of the bags. To help them out I want to put all the bags in a central location. (near the parking area)
I have the use of a trailer from one friends construction company to help move the bags when filled. If you have or have access to another trailer, that would be great. Some trash obviously won't fit in a bag so it will be nice to move those objects as well.

[AZCPP]

Ok, I will be bring my Dodge so we can haul with it.

[tibaal89]

This might end up being pretty big! So far I've seen posts on IH8MUD, FjCruiserForums.com, and AZFJ.org.... hopefully there's a good turnout!

:camping:

[SOAZ]

This might end up being pretty big! So far I've seen posts on IH8MUD, FjCruiserForums.com, and AZFJ.org.... hopefully there's a good turnout!

:camping:

I hope so. There is lots to do! Can someone recommend a great local Land Rover club? I would love to get each prominent offroad vehicle model represented.

[dynamike]

Sounds like a Great plan !
We have it penciled in, and would love to go.

[1leglance]

sorry for my delay in posting to this thread...I have been out of town.
This is a great plan and although I have a big cub scout function that day it isn't until 2pm so I will be there from 9-12 picking up as much as I can as fast as I can.
I will spread the word also....
So if I understand we have trash bags covered & the FS will pick them up correct?
Other needs?
Food for lunch?
Give-a-way items? (AZ doesn't allow "raffles" unless you have been a non-profit for 3 years)
Gloves?
I will hit up anyone I can think of for any of the above or whatever else you post that is needed.
Keep up the great work.

[SOAZ]

sorry for my delay in posting to this thread...I have been out of town.
This is a great plan and although I have a big cub scout function that day it isn't until 2pm so I will be there from 9-12 picking up as much as I can as fast as I can.
I will spread the word also....
So if I understand we have trash bags covered & the FS will pick them up correct?
Other needs?
Food for lunch?
Give-a-way items? (AZ doesn't allow "raffles" unless you have been a non-profit for 3 years)
Gloves?
I will hit up anyone I can think of for any of the above or whatever else you post that is needed.
Keep up the great work.

Great news! Glad to have you! I hope the emergency gear testing went well. It must have. You made it back.
Yes, bags and collection will be covered.
My current challenges are water and food.
GREAT call on the raffle. Its actually a give-a-way and I realized the same legality situation today. I'll be trying to back track and change the posts tomorrow to read Give-a-way.
Shoot me a pm on any Give-a-way items you have in mind.
The more gloves the better.

[SOAZ]

Sounds like a Great plan !
We have it penciled in, and would love to go.
Mike,
Thank you for the help on the Jeep forums! See ya out there if you can make it. Either way, thank you for the help.
Tim

[BMAN]

I'm working on lunch and water today. I think I'll have this covered through my company. The president and CEO said that he'll offer whatever support we may need. We have a burger wagon that I can do about 60-80 burgers at a time on. I'll post up when it's confirmed.

[SOAZ]

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I can't thank Elvota (http://www.yotatech.com/members/10543.html) enough for this map!

[SOAZ]

Did some scouting last weekend with Brandon from Copper State Cruisers.
Looks like volunteer job security out there. Plenty for everyone to pickup! :oops:

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[crawler#976]

http://www.goodgun.org/ may be another good resource for you. They have participated in cleanups at T<M, and may get out some of the shooters who do care...

Get a hold of Bryan Tucker at 928/925-6068. He's the numero uno dude.

Mark

[SOAZ]

http://www.goodgun.org/ may be another good resource for you. They have participated in cleanups at T<M, and may get out some of the shooters who do care...

Get a hold of Bryan Tucker at 928/925-6068. He's the numero uno dude.

Mark
Thanks Mark!
I spoke with him this morning. Absolutely great guy! He has offered to have some cash prizes added to the give away!
I was so pleased to find a responsible shooters organization. Each group has great people in it, but the shooting group seemed to lack an organized group until I found www.goodgun.org
Good People! :26_7_2:

[BMAN]

Tim,

can you check this link to make sure it looks right?



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[Ursidae69]

Huge props to all you folks for doing this. Huge. :26_7_2:

[SOAZ]

Looks good sir. thank you for taking that on and handling it.



Tim,

can you check this link to make sure it looks right?



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[SOAZ]

I need a couple of clean up area team leaders.
Requirements:
-GPS or knowledge of lower four peaks.
-2 meter or cb radio

[BMAN]

Chuck,

Thanks for the props. We're puting a lot of work into this one. Tim is really working his *** off to make this huge.

[SOAZ]

A couple of updates!
Total Chaos and the Desert People Video Series are going to donate some DVD's to give away!
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REI will be donating some Clif Bars. Those things rock!

www.goodgun.org has donated some money to the cause as a giveaway! As well as some members coming to help. I'm excited to see responsible shooters step up. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/goodgunfoundation.gif


Oakley has given some sun glasses to give away.

The Tacoma Territory, Xterra Owners Club, Copper state cruisers, and Virtual Jeep Club have stepped up to make it an official run of theirs!

www.bordercorp.com Border Construction Specialties have stepped up with a giant grill that can cook 80 burgers at a time! YIKES thats a lot of cow. mmmm!

Some folks are bringing a rake if they can. Its not a neccessity, but it will help with the shells and glass being picked up!

The Forest Service is going to bring a couple of Roll Off Dumpsters in addition to their dump truck!

Picked up the gift certificates from Racer Offroad today! http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/RacerOffroadLogo-v2_web.jpg
Tim

[SOAZ]

I hope you guys don't mind me posting the logo's. I want to give credit and thanks to the companies helping out.

I wanted to thank Border Construction Specialties for stepping up big with the giant grill. Brandon, the president of Copper State Cruisers has gotten burgers and the use of this trailer sized grill donated for the clean-up! Thank YOU!

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[SOAZ]

I want to thank Overland Journal and Overland Video for contributing some great give-aways to the clean-up. We'll be giving away a subscription (or renewal for you current subscribers) and two Overland DVD's.
Thanks guys! Way to sweeten the pot.
Tim

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[Signcutter21]

Tim,
Hello and what a great idea to start off the new year with. I sent Dynamike 20+ big green BLM trash bags up. I'll see if I can get more if you want? (I'll be up in Tucson next week and can pass them off to someone there) Or if you swing by your local BLM office and explain what's going on, I'm sure they will give you them by the hundreds. I did this for a L.O.S.T AZ run. Was expecting 20 or so bags, ended up with probably 100. The land conservation ranger wanted me to take more, told him it was probable over kill. Sorry I will not be able to make it up for this. later.
Mike

[SOAZ]

Tim,
Hello and what a great idea to start off the new year with. I sent Dynamike 20+ big green BLM trash bags up. I'll see if I can get more if you want? (I'll be up in Tucson next week and can pass them off to someone there) Or if you swing by your local BLM office and explain what's going on, I'm sure they will give you them by the hundreds. I did this for a L.O.S.T AZ run. Was expecting 20 or so bags, ended up with probably 100. The land conservation ranger wanted me to take more, told him it was probable over kill. Sorry I will not be able to make it up for this. later.
Mike

Mike,
Thanks man! I'll be trying to get a bunch of bags from the FS. Its not BLM land so they wouldn't give me bags, but I'll take all of the bags I can round up. It looks like we will be getting over a hundred people there so I think I need a thousand... bags? I don't really know. Maybe more. Oh shoot... :oops:

[Scott Brady]

Great job on this Tim! Please don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.

[SOAZ]

Great job on this Tim! Please don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
Thank you for the support Scott.

Here are my challenges I'm thinking about today if anyone has some ideas:

I'm keeping an eye out for a "bull horn, megaphone" to borrow for the event.

I'm also trying to figure out how to get some decent signs made to help direct people to the event and clean up spots.

:camping:

[BMAN]

Not diggin my posterboard and sharpie idea huh? I got MAD graffitti skillz man. I be making some killa signs yo.

[SOAZ]

Not diggin my posterboard and sharpie idea huh? I got MAD graffitti skillz man. I be making some killa signs yo.
If you can do some sick gang writing with multi color I'm all over it! Har har!!:shakin:
(shhh! when a guy named "SignCutter21" posts its worth asking his opinion on how to make them!) :gunt:

But on the other hand I'm already scoping out "Michaels" for some BIG markers and poster board:26_7_2:

[FlyingWen]

I am excited about this clean up! I haven't been out on many trails since Flyingbaby came along.

Garbage, a trail ride and toss in some good Ole Expo folks and you've got yourself a pretty nice day....

Whoo Hooo

[SOAZ]

I am excited about this clean up! I haven't been out on many trails since Flyingbaby came along.

Garbage, a trail ride and toss in some good Ole Expo folks and you've got yourself a pretty nice day....

Whoo Hooo

Woohoo! I agree! I'm getting excited for it already. Anyone who will come out and clean up is good people! Thats a lot of new friends to meet!

If you CAN make it could you please go to the official clean-up website and click the RSVP buttons on the right side of the page below. It will really help me!

http://fourpeakspickup.blogspot.com/

Thanks!!
Tim Huber
:26_7_2: :rappel: :camping: :wings:

[SOAZ]

If anyone wants a copy to forward to a friend, here is the flyer. Thanks for spreading the word.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/FourPeaksPickupflyer.jpg

http://fourpeakspickup.blogspot.com/

[Ursidae69]

There are quite a few hunting and fishing forums for Arizona on the web, if anyone is a member there maybe we could post up the flyer there too. Here are a couple I know about with a good sized memberships.

The AZ Bass Zone (http://www.azbasszone.com/)
Arizona Hunting Today (http://www.arizonahuntingtoday.com/forum/index.php)
Arizona Sportsman's Journal (http://www.azsj.org/forums/)

[SOAZ]

There are quite a few hunting and fishing forums for Arizona on the web, if anyone is a member there maybe we could post up the flyer there too. Here are a couple I know about with a good sized memberships.

The AZ Bass Zone (http://www.azbasszone.com/)
Arizona Hunting Today (http://www.arizonahuntingtoday.com/forum/index.php)
Arizona Sportsman's Journal (http://www.azsj.org/forums/)

Sounds good! I'll join up to them in the next few days and search to see if someone has already posted.
Its amazing how many communities are AZ based that I've never thought of! :coffee:
:26_7_2:

[SOAZ]

I know a lot of us have an SUV, Jeep or other "non" trucks. Although piling bags of trash in the back can work, many don't want to take the risk of hurting the interior of their vehicle or just don't have the room!
If you have a hitch mounted bike rack you may have the perfect alternative. I simply looped the bag back on itself to make sure it gets a good grip and doesn't go anywhere.
Take a look:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trash%20Carrier/IMG_0214.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trash%20Carrier/IMG_0215.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trash%20Carrier/IMG_0218.jpg
Keep in mind that the bags will sway around back there and I don't recommend any highspeed or highway driving with this set up. It may just make the difference in carrying enough trash to make a difference though.

[Rexsname]

I clicked on the "I'll be there!" box, so I'll be there!!! Are there any plans for a caravan down to the Clean up from north/central AZ? I'd rather follow down there than try to make my own way. Where and when would we meet up?


REX

[SOAZ]

I clicked on the "I'll be there!" box, so I'll be there!!! Are there any plans for a caravan down to the Clean up from north/central AZ? I'd rather follow down there than try to make my own way. Where and when would we meet up?


REX

I'll be camping, but the FJ guys, Jeep guys, and xterra guys are all caravaning that morning. If you don't find a caravan I'll be up running around putting up signs etc. until about 8.
I'll keep and eye out for ya.
Tim

[Hunter]

Unless something major happens, I will be there to lend a hand, under my alter ego. I volunteer in the Posse so I put in some requests for this day. I should have a few Deputies swinging by to help keep an eye and make sure no knuckle heads give any us grief.

Be looking :Astrologist: for the ExPo crowd.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/kanicsar/Hunter%20Offroad/PA200009.jpg

Hunter :jumping:

[SOAZ]

Unless something major happens, I will be there to lend a hand, under my alter ego. I volunteer in the Posse so I put in some requests for this day. I should have a few Deputies swinging by to help keep an eye and make sure no knuckle heads give any us grief.

Be looking :Astrologist: for the ExPo crowd.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/kanicsar/Hunter%20Offroad/PA200009.jpg

Hunter :jumping:

Right on! I look forward to meeting you. See you out there and thanks for the support. It would be great to have some officers out there, although the rock buggy is frightening enough!! I wouldn't know whether to pull over or run for my life!
:gunt: :arabia:

[FlyingWen]

That makes me wanna join the Sheriff department if I get to play on those dune buggies!!!

[SOAZ]

That makes me wanna join the Sheriff department if I get to play on those dune buggies!!!
Seriously! Where do they get those wonderful toys!?
:jumping:

We'll be out there at location 10 helping folks get to the clean up sites all day, but here is a map just in case.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/four_peaks_map.jpg


http://fourpeakspickup.blogspot.com/

[Hunter]

Seriously! Where do they get those wonderful toys!?
:jumping:



Thanks guys! It is alot of fun. But I admit, I kinda cheat.. its my personal vehicle. I built it and I drive as a volunteer in the Sheriff's Posse

[SOAZ]

Thanks guys! It is alot of fun. But I admit, I kinda cheat.. its my personal vehicle. I built it and I drive as a volunteer in the Sheriff's Posse
Very cool. I want to know more about that. Sounds like it would have some good stories!
:26_7_2:

[FlyingWen]

Thanks guys! It is alot of fun. But I admit, I kinda cheat.. its my personal vehicle. I built it and I drive as a volunteer in the Sheriff's Posse

Yea.. can we say Tax write off!

NICE :26_7_2:

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Tim.............!

You have done an Awesome Job Organizing this!:26_7_2:

I commend you!

God's Speed!


Oh Look!

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/commend

com·mend /kəˈmɛnd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuh-mend] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object) 1. to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
2. to entrust; give in charge; deliver with confidence: I commend my child to your care.
3. to cite or name with approval or special praise: to commend a soldier for bravery.
4. Feudal Law. to place (oneself or one's land) under another's protection so as to become his vassal. 5. Archaic. to recommend (a person) to the kind remembrance of another.


I really like Number #4 ......hehe:26_7_2:


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[SOAZ]

Tim.............!

You have done an Awesome Job Organizing this!:26_7_2:

I commend you!

God's Speed!


Oh Look!

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/commend

com·mend /kəˈmɛnd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuh-mend] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object) 1. to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment.
2. to entrust; give in charge; deliver with confidence: I commend my child to your care.
3. to cite or name with approval or special praise: to commend a soldier for bravery.
4. Feudal Law. to place (oneself or one's land) under another's protection so as to become his vassal. 5. Archaic. to recommend (a person) to the kind remembrance of another.


I really like Number #4 ......hehe:26_7_2:


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Did you just call me a vassal? Or did I just get some land? :shakin: :wings:
Thank you SWR. Its comments like that, that keep me to going.
From your story about being stuck up on the mountain and your CB getting you out way back I know wheeling with you will surely be a good time.
We'll need to meet up on the trail sometime.
Looks like it will be 70 degrees on saturday! Perfect. I was worried for just a sec when I looked out the window to SNOW on four peaks on Monday!
:costumed-smiley-007 :camping:

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Awesome Tim...............!

And hey...........

Snow on Four Peaks is Very Kewl!

I can even see that from the upper floors of my condo in Scottsdale.........if I could ever get back there! .......dang it!






My Condo is still Vacant by the way!

$1,400 per month.........It's the perfect AZ 4x4 Home Base!:wings:

....could not resisit the opportunity to advertise!.....hehe:o :ylsmoke:

[SOAZ]

Awesome Tim...............!

And hey...........

Snow on Four Peaks is Very Kewl!

I can even see that from the upper floors of my condo in Scottsdale.........if I could ever get back there! .......dang it!






My Condo is still Vacant by the way!

$1,400 per month.........It's the perfect AZ 4x4 Home Base!:wings:

....could not resisit the opportunity to advertise!.....hehe:o :ylsmoke:

If you buy my condo for the original purchase price I'll buy yours! :jump:
I'm so in the hole its rediculous! Gotta love real estate! :xxrotflma

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I feel for you...Tim!

[SOAZ]

Thats how I think too. This condo will stay with me for a long time with others to follow, but I will have a house for my self starting with my next place on. Gotta have somewhere to turn wrenches and play. Have a back yard etc!
Keep the condo's as an investment, rental.

Okay back on topic! See everyone up there and thank you for coming out!

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I feel for you...Tim!

I got lucky and bought mine in 1991.........during the bank/savings and loan crisis................this was way back when downtown Phoenix (Central!) was getting Borded up even! It was insane! I forget what they called the problem.

But we got a heck of a deal just before it went into foreclosure. Between my Dad and I........we bought 5 units in the same building! Just a couple blocks from Old Town Scottsdale. I was considering retiring there one day. But I may now need a few acres in da Outback.........with a 5 car Garage!..........hehe:jump:

[1leglance]

Hey I just saw Tim on the news...
job well done sir!!!!!!
getting a positive word out with an Overland/Expo/Tread Lightly style

[SOAZ]

Hey I just saw Tim on the news...
job well done sir!!!!!!
getting a positive word out with an Overland/Expo/Tread Lightly style
HAHA!! You saw it! Cool! Man it was cold out there!

I saw you too, yesterday at about 5:30pm!! Down on Thomas and about 30th street parked on the side of the road. You know: you really don't have to park so far away from Bourban street. They have parking right next to the building. :shakin: :oops:

[Ursidae69]

Hey I just saw Tim on the news...
job well done sir!!!!!!
getting a positive word out with an Overland/Expo/Tread Lightly style

Really??? Awesome! This is the positive press us responsible OHV users need. Nice work Tim getting the word out. :bowdown:

Wonder if we could get a Youtube of the news story?

[SOAZ]

Really??? Awesome! This is the positive press us responsible OHV users need. Nice work Tim getting the word out. :bowdown:

Wonder if we could get a Youtube of the news story?
Call me vain, but I want to see it and send it to my parents. :Astrologist: :wings:
I emailed my contact there to see if it will be posted on their website.

[Hunter]

What channel was it?


Tim,

I am going to try and get there around 8-8:30. I also have 6 traffic cones if you want to use them to help make a "check in" point.

[Scott Brady]

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!

[SOAZ]

http://www.azcentral.com/12news/video/12video_index.html
Check out the video named Cleaning up the desert! For Feb 8th.

We got a little press a couple of times live this morning. Should be great for the event!

[Ursidae69]

WHOA!!!!! Congrats Tim. Wish I could be there tomorrow. :costumed-smiley-007

[AZCPP]

WAY TO GO TIM!!! Great Job!

[AZCPP]

WHOA!!!!! Congrats Tim. Wish I could be there tomorrow. :costumed-smiley-007

If you leave now you will be there in plenty of time!!! HEHE

[Ursidae69]

If you leave now you will be there in plenty of time!!! HEHE

Believe me, I'm considering developing a nasty cough and going home from work right now..... :peepwall:

[SOAZ]

Believe me, I'm considering developing a nasty cough and going home from work right now..... :peepwall:

Okay, you were just working away when you slipped on the companies floor and you need to go home less you further stress your ankle and call a lawyer for counseling to make you feel better. :oops: See you out there! LOL.

:camping:






:wings: Thanks Chuck!!

[SOAZ]

I'll be headed out in a couple hours so I'll be incomunicato. See ya up there!

:camping: :costumed-smiley-007 :Astrologist:

[FlyingWen]

We are bringing waters for everyone. I have 50 bottles.... think I'll need more?

Can we bring anything else.... Beer (it's 5 o'clock somewhere )

[SOAZ]

We are bringing waters for everyone. I have 50 bottles.... think I'll need more?

Can we bring anything else.... Beer (it's 5 o'clock somewhere )
Thank you so much! That will be great. I have some more water coming so we should be good. A buddy at M&I hooked me up with a couple cases of water. :)
The flying family rocks!

[FlyingWen]

The flying family rocks!

Yeah.... we know... :hehe:

[fabjunkie]

Awesome turnout!

Great job Tim!! :clapsmile

Some pics are up here (http://forum.ih8mud.com/az-copper-state-cruisers/204353-four-peaks-pick-up-picture-thread.html). I'm sure more will be added, I saw lots of cameras out today. Nice to meet Scott and Will today too.

[Ursidae69]

Thanks for starting off the pics. Why the big pile of garbage, did the rolloffs not get there? That is a hella huge pile, nice work! Wish I could have made it.

[Scott Brady]

I am more than proud of what you accomplished today. Well done my friend, very well done.

[Hunter]

Thanks for starting off the pics. Why the big pile of garbage, did the rolloffs not get there? That is a hella huge pile, nice work! Wish I could have made it.

That pile was the 2nd one. The dumpster the FS pulled out was filled out pretty quick. So they said to stack it there and they would get it. Something tells me that the FS was a bit overwhelmed by our showing.

Perfect.:wings:


Also, it was great to finally see some of the folks I have met on the board, face to face. I truly enjoyed meeting everyone. Looking forward to the next adventure.

[Ursidae69]

That pile was the 2nd one. The dumpster the FS pulled out was filled out pretty quick. So they said to stack it there and they would get it. Something tells me that the FS was a bit overwhelmed by our showing.

Perfect.:wings:


Wow... :clapsmile :clapsmile

[flyingwil]

Also, it was great to finally see some of the folks I have met on the board, face to face. I truly enjoyed meeting everyone. Looking forward to the next adventure.

Nice to see you actually out of the shop!

Here's a pic of you and FlyingBaby:
http://lh4.google.com/flyingwil/R66A9J4F2bI/AAAAAAAACCk/SLlqKD3EcCM/s800/DSC00164.JPG

I was glad we were able to make a dent in the issues there. At first it was very overwhelming due to the large amounts of litter. Two FULL trailers full and we were close to done for site #3!

It was a great turn out and it was nice to also put some more faces to the screen names!

:26_7_2:

[pskhaat]

I was half-way up there and needed to turn around for child-related needs. I did try and raise you guys on simplex and a few local repeaters but couldn't get a response, probably y'all were outside the rigs.

So sorry I missed you and awesome job.

[Hunter]

Nice to see you actually out of the shop!

:26_7_2:

Ha ha! Yeah, I am almost looking forwad to looking at the Big Ugly sittin' in the corner with some mud on him. I am definatly looking forward to the next run with this group.


That is a great pic.

[1leglance]

wow my leg is off to Tim and all his hard work to make this happen...
sorry we had to leave early as there was sooooo much to pick up..
great to see known folks and great to meet new ones..
I gotta say it is hard not to agree with trail closure when you see all the trash and shooter crap out there!
Strong work by eveyone and I vote that this be an yearly thing!

[azskyrider]

I had a great time and met a lot of people. Tim and crew did an awesome job. Not only was this event a good thing for the environment but I also think it broke down some barriers in regards to make and model owners since everyone was breaking sweat regardless of vehicle ownership.

Here is a real cool dude I met from the adventure rider forum.

Adventure rider taking point. " Where do you think you are going? You can fit more trash in that FJ!"
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh16/azskyrider/4peaks_cleanup/P1050389.jpg?t=1202663126

[FlyingWen]

Come on kids... where are all the pictures?

[Scott Brady]

Sweet
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2008/Four_Peaks/2008/pictures/picture-8.jpg

The rest of the pictures are here...

Four Peaks Clean-up Gallery (http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2008/Four_Peaks/2008/index.html)

[Hunter]

Great pictures amigo. I saw your post over the AZVJC and thanks posting them there as well.

Pleasure getting to meet you in person. I wish had more time to just chat away. One of these days around a campfire:camping:

[Rexsname]

Hunter,

I think your rig was the most photographed and commented on vehicle at the clean-up. I've seen it at 4 different forums!

REX

[SOAZ]

Thank you all so much! Its all just starting to sink in. I have so many thank you notes I can't wait to send. I enjoyed meeting everyone!
WOOHOO!!

What a great day!!! I'll have tons of picks up soon. We had 220 folks sign in and many more that didn't.
Tons of trash were removed and great people were met.
THANK YOU!!

I'm asking that anyone who wants to share pictures posts the LINK as a comment on www.fourpeakspickup.blogspot.com so they are all located in one place! Thank you!
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[Scenic WonderRunner]

:26_7_2: Awesome! Outstanding Job.....Tim and Crew!! :26_7_2:



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[Jacket]

:Wow1: :bowdown:

Unbelievable what you guys accomplished out there. I'm very impressed!

[phxtoad]

Hi all,

Looks like it was a great event! Here's the aerial pix. I shot a ton, but sadly not too many turned out, and also I didn't have my telephoto lens.

Somehow I think it was more important to keep the plane under control than mess with camera settings... :D

I waved, but ya'll looked like a bunch of bugs running around down there.

Todd

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg304/phxtoad/2008%20Four%20Peaks%20Clean-up/IMG_0382.jpg

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[SOAZ]

Thank you SWR and Jacket!!!

[QUOTE=phxtoad]Hi all,

Looks like it was a great event! Here's the aerial pix. I shot a ton, but sadly not too many turned out, and also I didn't have my telephoto lens.

Somehow I think it was more important to keep the plane under control than mess with camera settings... :D

I waved, but ya'll looked like a bunch of bugs running around down there.

Todd


Those shots were great! It was neat to be able to look at a plane and know the person flying in it was waiving back.

[SOAZ]

Well guys, maybe its predictable, but it still upsets me.
The pile of trash was lit on fire late Saturday night. It took the fire department resources away from much more important duties among other reasons. My FS contact was out there with a back hoe on Monday and Tuesday cleaning the smoldering mess up.
How I would like to meet up with the folks that did that...:REOutShootinghunter

On a lighter note...

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08094.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08098.jpg

[flyingwil]

Well guys, maybe its predictable, but it still upsets me.
The pile of trash was lit on fire late Saturday night. It took the fire department resources away from much more important duties among other reasons. My FS contact was out there with a back hoe on Monday and Tuesday cleaning the smoldering mess up.
How I would like to meet up with the folks that did that...:REOutShootinghunter

That's horrible! It amazes me how stupid people are at times...

[goodtimes]

That's horrible! It amazes me how stupid people are at times...

You know what is even worse? The fact that it *doesn't* amaze me...:(

[goodtimes]

Oh, on a lighter note, my boss asked me what I did last weekend, so I told him...and forwarded some pics. He want's to know when we are doing it again, and has offered to make some calls to see if we can get the corp. office involved. There is money budgeted for these kind of activities, and they love grass roots efforts by "real" people.....

Kind of surprizing when you consider how resource intensive our operations are (can you say million dollar electric bills, petroleum based products, machines with a thermal efficiency of less than 15%?).

[Ursidae69]

Well guys, maybe its predictable, but it still upsets me.
The pile of trash was lit on fire late Saturday night. It took the fire department resources away from much more important duties among other reasons. My FS contact was out there with a back hoe on Monday and Tuesday cleaning the smoldering mess up.
How I would like to meet up with the folks that did that...:REOutShootinghunter


I don't even know what to say. :mad:

[FlyingWen]

Let's do it again!
Show these dumb people that we are unfazed by their negative efforts. I am available this Sunday as is Wil

[SOAZ]

Oh, on a lighter note, my boss asked me what I did last weekend, so I told him...and forwarded some pics. He want's to know when we are doing it again, and has offered to make some calls to see if we can get the corp. office involved. There is money budgeted for these kind of activities, and they love grass roots efforts by "real" people.....

Kind of surprizing when you consider how resource intensive our operations are (can you say million dollar electric bills, petroleum based products, machines with a thermal efficiency of less than 15%?).
WOW! Send me a PM. I'll definately be doing it again. Thanks for the support!:archaeolo

[SOAZ]

Let's do it again!
Show these dumb people that we are unfazed by their negative efforts. I am available this Sunday as is Wil

WOW Wen you rock. Oh wait you guys know that! :bike_rider: :)
We will do it again and again. I think the best attitude is to just assume that each bad area will need at least one cleanup per year. (I think we'll change SOME minds in the process) But I agree, there will always be trash to pick up. Talk about job security.... or volunteerism security...
Unyielding pursuit of cleaning and teaching responsible use is the only way to go!!!
Thankfully poor Allen Cross (FS) was out there over the last couple days cleaning that particular mess up.

[SOAZ]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/FourPeaksThankyou.jpg

[Hunter]

Nice man. Still hearing about the "good effects" we had.

Here's to you amigo.. :friday:

[SOAZ]

:coffeedrink: :coffeedrink: :coffeedrink:
Nice man. Still hearing about the "good effects" we had.

Here's to you amigo.. :friday:

Thank you sir! I must have told 20 people about your buggie! Once I finish the press release I'll get it everywhere I can.

[SOAZ]

I couldn't seem to get the word document to upload so its pasted below. The word copy has the pictures inserted etc. Nena is a MUCH better writer than I so I'm glad she found it of interest to cover and spend her time to write.

1leglance,
Do you think this would be a good article for that new FJmagazine?



Clean Up Our Land, One Trail at a Time
By Nena Barlow
Photos by Tim Huber

A Chinese proverb states "It is possible to move a mountain by carrying away small stones."

Tim Huber, a banker from Scottsdale, Arizona, moved a 7-ton mountain of trash from Four Peaks Road in six hours. No, he didn’t do it alone—he had about 250 helpers. So, how did Huber find 250 people to just drop what they were doing on a beautiful Saturday and go pick up trash that others had left?

Huber’s story is an inspiration to any of us who have ever shaken our heads at litter strewn along a road wondering what we, one person, could possibly do about it.

In early January, Huber went for a drive in his SUV along Four Peaks Road in the hills north of Phoenix. He was stunned and angered by what he saw along the way—not only the usual sprinkling of bottles and cans, but appliances, computer equipment, furniture, spent ammunition casings, and construction debris. He was tired of just shaking his head in disgust. He decided to do something.

His first inclination was just to set a time for himself to go pick up some trash, but one of the many pieces of debris that really shocked him into action was the burnt-out hulk of what had been a brand new Toyota FJCruiser. He knew he would need some help to haul that out, so he talked to a few friends, thinking “no one is going to want to do this.”

To Huber’s pleasant surprise, everyone he asked responded enthusiastically. He set his clean-up date about one month out to give everyone time to plan. He had never organized a clean-up before, or even attended one, but suddenly, people he barely knew were saying “Great! I’ll be there!” Before he knew it, a small army was forming.

His next call was to the local Forest Service to find out if any special arrangements needed to be made. Again, he was met with enthusiasm. The local district of the US Forest Service not only sanctioned the event, but provided trash bags and a 4-ton capacity dumpster on the day of the clean-up.

Then he expanded his call to aid by reaching out to other people who enjoyed the Four Peaks area—hikers, mountain bikers, 4x4 clubs, shooting clubs—anyone he could think of. Huber searched the web for local clubs and recreational groups, and posted information about the clean-up effort on as many sites as he could find.

“I spent about four-hours every night just surfing the net, joining forums, posting the information and answering questions. Everyone just started jumping in!”

Huber contacted some local business owners to see if they would help in any way. Once again, vendors jumped in with donations of food, cleaning supplies and equipment, and raffle items.

As the date of the event drew near, Huber drew from the talents of other volunteers to help create maps and signs, staff supply stations, and continue to spread the word throughout the outdoor recreation community.

A great break in public awareness came when a local news channel caught wind of the rapidly growing clean-up event, and called Tim for a broadcast just two days before the event.

On Saturday, February 9, people flocked from all over the state to help Huber pick up trash along Four Peaks Road. With smiles and determination, the attendees removed every scrap of visible trash, including the burnt out Toyota.

When asked what advice he would give to someone who wanted to instigate a clean-up effort, Huber replied, “Just do it. You pick your trail, you pick your date, and then just run with it. Others will follow.”

Will the trash come back? Unfortunately, yes, but maybe next time, it will be a little less, and a little less after that, until dumpers are too ashamed to just blatantly throw their refuse into a once again pristine desert. “I will definitely do another one, but I will just start over with no expectations,” says Huber.

One person CAN make a difference. One person brought two-hundred fifty people from all walks of life together with minimal lead time and media exposure. One person effected the removal of 7 tons of trash from public land, and encouraged any of us who have ever shaken our heads in disgust at a littered stretch of road that we CAN make it better, one trail at a time!

Huber cannot express enough his gratitude to the following sponsors and supporting clubs: Racer Offroad, The Good Gun Foundation, SDHQ Offroad, Total Chaos Fabrication, Icon Vehicle Dynamics, Overland Journal, Overland Video, Sierra Expeditions, REI, The Daybreak Deli, Tyson Crews Development, Stardust Country, Hunter Offroad, M&I Bank, Copper State Cruisers, The AZ Virtual Jeep Club, AZ TTORA, the AZ Xterra Owners Club, AZFJ, FJ Cruiserforums, Bman, Elvota, BioD 60, Danica, AZLane, the Forest Service, AZ Fish and Game, and the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office. The generosity and enthusiasm of these businesses and clubs helped to launch the event to a resounding success.


Do you want to organize a clean-up of your own favorite trail or site? Here is a basic checklist to get you started:

Action list:
1. Identify an area that is significant and meaningful to you. Don’t look for the area you think needs the most help—think of a place that you like to spend time, for which you have a passion.
2. Build a team: if you are active in a local recreation club, start there—ask questions about the site you have in mind. Gather input about a date that is likely to attract the most participation. Ask for referrals to other interested clubs and businesses.
3. Contact the local land management authority. Arizona is managed primarily by BLM or USFS. Tell them where and when you want to do a clean-up. Often, they will lend resources like trash bags or dumpsters. There may be limitations to the size of group permitted in an area at one time.
4. Gather support: ask businesses to provide resources in exchange for sponsorship exposure. Resources donated may range from raffle items, to clean-up supplies like rakes and gloves, to snacks for participants. Remember to give them as much public thanks and exposure as possible so that they will have a positive result from helping.
5. Write a press release: one page that clearly states when, where, what to bring, and who to contact with questions. Distribute it to news media; outdoor-interest publications, outdoor-oriented non-profit organizations, websites, and clubs.

Tools:
• Shovels--large, flat-head shovels are the most effective at scooping up small debris.
• Rakes—leaf rakes and rock rakes can be equally useful.
• 5-gallon buckets with handles work well for hauling glass or metal scraps that may cut through a plastic trash bag.
• Heavy-duty trash bags—though these are often provided by a sponsor, there can never be too many.

What to wear:
• Long pants
• Long sleeved shirt
• Work boots or heavy leather shoes with thick soles
• Heavy work gloves
• Sunscreen
• Eye protection

Communication:
• Cell phone list
• CB, FRS, or HAM Radio.

Basic human needs:
• Water
• Restrooms—For large events, it may be a good idea to have porta-potties brought in—check with the public land management agency.
• First Aid—nasty cuts, scrapes, and punctures can occur, as well as the common sprained ankle or insect bite. Have basic first aid on hand, and invite law enforcement or EMS personnel to attend.

[viatierra]

Nice Job Tim!:bowdown:

[SOAZ]

Nice Job Tim!:bowdown:
Thanks Greg. That story give WAY too much credit to me.

[Rob O]

Awesome Tim! And kudos to all who volunteered to help.

[SOAZ]

Thanks Rob! I can't wait for next year! It will be a ton O fun! :tent: :victory: :sunny:

[4RunAmok]

Wow Tim, you're famous!

Actually, next year....


...I hope you only find a couple hundred pounds of fun.

[SOAZ]

Wow Tim, you're famous!

Actually, next year....


...I hope you only find a couple hundred pounds of fun.

Touche!! I hope to only find a ounce of fun, but I suspect if I look hard enough there will be a location near Phoenix with more fun than Pee-wee's fun house!! :ylsmoke:

[SOAZ]

First off its great to see the sponsors getting some press and print. They deserve every bit of it.
Secondly, I've signed up to be a member of the Blue Ribbon Coalition. You get the magazine they send out, the latest with the cleanup in it, and it makes you feel great.
BRC and Tread Lightly are just great and I want to support them. Enough talking.
The link is below to the digital version of the BRC magazine about the clean-up. Enjoy!!
Tim Huber

Four Peaks Pickup in the Blue Ribbon Coalition magazine.

http://www.sharetrails.org/magazine/article.php?id=1563