tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80989219388151532922024-02-19T08:22:19.798-08:00Four Peaks Pickup2008, 2009, 2010.SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-5679135462105886102010-10-26T18:32:00.000-07:002010-10-26T18:36:53.748-07:00Table Mesa Cleanup November 6th, 2010.This should be a great event and the Table Mesa area sure needs it. <br />Check out their facebook page at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Table-Mesa-Cleanup-Nov6/145644935469480"></a><br />Special thanks to Ted AKA AZ-Ted who is organizing this!!<br /><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/?action=view¤t=TableMesaFlyer-JPEG.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/TableMesaFlyer-JPEG.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-31194128695683987222010-02-22T06:54:00.001-08:002010-02-22T09:48:03.152-08:00Follow up interview on Channel 12 News!Big thanks to Lin Sue Cooney and the videographers who put together a follow up to the Four Peaks Pickup which aired last night just after the Olympics!<br /><br />Check it out here:<br /><a href="http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid66789201001?bclid=40725603001&bctid=67744697001">http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid66789201001?bclid=40725603001&bctid=67744697001</a><br /><br /><object id="flashObj" width="486" height="412" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/49625183001?isVid=1&publisherID=29901534001" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=67744697001&playerID=49625183001&domain=embed&" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/49625183001?isVid=1&publisherID=29901534001" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=67744697001&playerID=49625183001&domain=embed&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" swLiveConnect="true" allowScriptAccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-82643470183245035872010-02-15T20:34:00.001-08:002010-02-15T20:34:27.726-08:00Four Peaks Pickup 2010 RESULTS!!Well, it was an amazing year again. THANK YOU from Danica and I to all of the many volunteers that came out and the many sponsors that lent a hand in making it so successful this year.<br /><br />-Just under 500 people came out to make the day a giant step forward to cleaning up our Arizona deserts.<br /><br />-Almost 25 TONS of trash were cleaned up filling 4 and a half large dumpsters!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chrismarzonie.com/galleries/fourpeaks2010/">Check out these amazing photos from Chris Marzonie HERE.</a><br /><br />Tim Huber<br /><br />We had fun from the beginning,<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/22772_1367607590478_1240336991_1090.jpg"><br /><br />The middle<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/_fb_042.jpg"><br />To the end<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/22772_1367624550902_1240336991_1090.jpg"><br /><br />THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/22772_1367607510476_1240336991_1090.jpg"><br /><br /><br />I'm really impressed by these people who took the time and effort to create these amazing videos!! Check them out!<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QWFX4IQ4jss&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QWFX4IQ4jss&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/elrQUj6kBLo&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/elrQUj6kBLo&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-62121523734148102162010-02-03T17:38:00.000-08:002010-02-03T17:39:06.161-08:00Four Peaks Interview on the 10 O'clock NEWS!Channel 12 Interview on the 10PM News!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><object id="flashObj" width="486" height="412" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,47,0"><param name="movie" value="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/49625183001?isVid=1&publisherID=29901534001" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="flashVars" value="videoId=64681080001&playerID=49625183001&domain=embed&" /><param name="base" value="http://admin.brightcove.com" /><param name="seamlesstabbing" value="false" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="swLiveConnect" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9/49625183001?isVid=1&publisherID=29901534001" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashVars="videoId=64681080001&playerID=49625183001&domain=embed&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" swLiveConnect="true" allowScriptAccess="always" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed></object>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-50509216007274128672010-02-02T18:42:00.000-08:002010-02-02T18:53:43.407-08:00DAY OF INFO!!SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:<br /><br />Saturday February 6th. 9am-3pm.<br /><br /><br />THE CLEANUP IS BEING HELD ABOUT 25 MINUTES FROM PHOENIX, AZ.<br />To get to the cleanup head towards PAYSON, AZ on the 87 (Beeline Highway). After you past the bush highway exit look for signs leading you to turn right on FOUR PEAKS RD. The sign in table/headquarters is less than a mile from the highway.<br /><br />9am- Cleanup begins. (Most people come and go as needed. This is just the official start time to shoot for.)<br /><br />1pm-3pm Hot dogs and pizza will begin being served for lunch. Drop by as you bring a load of trash to the dumpsters.<br /><br />3pm- We will hand out one raffle ticket to EVERY volunteer present for the give away. You must be present and listening to your number being called out to win!! :)<br /><br />4pm- We all go home very tired and satisfied with a great day behind us.<br /><br /><br />SUGGESTED ITEMS<br /><br />1. Gloves<br />2. Hat<br />3. Long pants<br />4. Sun screen<br />5. Close toed shoes.<br /><br />Optional<br />-Rake or shovel.<br />-Camelback or way to carry water.<br />-Pickup truck or trailer to carry trash bags to dumpsters.<br /><br />Communication: I will be on CB RADIO Channel 4, FRS Radio Channel 4 and HAM 2 Meter Channel 146.460.<br /><br />See you there and Thank YOU!<br />Tim Huber<br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/4peaks-1-1.jpg"><br /><br />Say hello and thank you to all of our great sponsors like John Hunter for example.<br />John has been at every cleanup and in addition to building amazing offroad machines like his Sheriff's department rock buggy is also a volunteer Sheriff. He keeps everyone safe at the cleanup!!!'<br />Check him out at www.hunteroffroad.com<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/HunterOffroadLogo.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/FourPeaks2010.jpg">SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-91956897027668250792010-01-13T21:30:00.000-08:002010-01-28T17:19:17.403-08:00Four Peaks Pickup 2010 Updates!<span style="font-weight:bold;">Contact info: fourpeakspickup@gmail.com</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">So far this year the Four Peaks Pickup has been featured on KUPD and KDKB's Valley Focus program which airs Sunday's from 6am to 7am.<br /><br />Here is an article on ABC 15's page: <a href="http://www.abc15.com/content/entertainment/localevents/story/Love-the-Arizona-desert-How-you-can-help-keep-it/xipouHyGPU6Y6C1VKI-f_w.cspx">http://www.abc15.com/content/entertainment/localevents/story/Love-the-Arizona-desert-How-you-can-help-keep-it/xipouHyGPU6Y6C1VKI-f_w.cspx</a><br /><br />Keep an eye out for our interview with Lin Sue Cooney of Channel 12 News. It should be airing on the 18th or 19th with a follow up program after the cleanup.<br /><br />Arizona Midday of Channel 12 will also be featuring the event. I'll post more info as we come across it. It is tentatively planned for January 26th!</span><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/FourPeaks2010.jpg"><br /><br />Thank you to ALL the sponsors!<br /><br />Sedona Jeep School and Barlow Jeep Rentals has donated some gift certificates and has REALLY come through for us in the bag department. Thanks to them we will have enough trash bags for everyone!!!<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/BJR_logo_white-M.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/sjs_logo.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/bb4wa_logo_small.gif"><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/07-TCF_orange_w-bolt_f1-1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/GetAttachmentaspx3.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/logo.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/GetAttachmentaspx1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/GetAttachmentaspx2.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/GetAttachmentaspx.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/pppizzalogo.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/AJAD.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/OXLogoVectorBlack2010-1.gif"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/NEWTRALlogo1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/4x4-1.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/iconballs.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/overland_journal_new.gif"><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/leafybutton.jpg"><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Here is a short list of some sponsors that are helping out this year:</span><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cycle Gear</span> are donating over 100 pairs of gloves, 20 t-shirts, 40 three way T-handles (which if you work on your motorcycle you know are great!), 20 Tool company multi folding tools, 2 Folding ramps, 1 adult chest protector, 1 jersey, water bottles, lanyards and stickers!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Total Chaos Suspension is giving away some posters stickers and hats!<br /><br />Desert People is sending out some DVD's!!!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Durham Communications</span> are donating a front loader and operator for the day to help us load trash into the high sided dumpsters!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Adventure Trailers</span> have donated two water cans to the give away.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sierra Expeditions</span> in addition to helping with media coverage and selling stickers are also donating a Hi-lift Handle!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Vulcan Materials</span> are donating cases of water for the parched volunteers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Mesa Ranger District</span> is helping coordinate and helping with dumpsters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Disabled Explorers</span> are manning the first aid station!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">AZ 4x4 Recovery</span> is bringing a ton of water and I'm sure could be pursuaded to pull someone out if you get stuck! :victory:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Steve Hatch</span> racing has donated some of his new DVD's.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Trasharoo</span> has supplied one of their great bags to give away.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Icon Vehicle Dynamics and SDHQ</span> are teaming up again to give away a suspension system.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Blue Sky Sanitation</span> has generously donated three dumpsters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Copper State Cruisers</span> are again donating lunch on the grill!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Peter Piper Pizza</span> is helping supplement lunch with some pizzas!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Overland EXPO</span> will be giving TWO free day passes away.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Overland Journal</span> is sending some goodies as well!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bubbas's Stuff Popcorn Factory</span> is donating a ton of delicious bags of popcorn for the volunteers.<br /><br />And I can't forget <span style="font-weight:bold;">Tread Lightly</span> will be bringing tons of stuff as well.<br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/FourPeaks2010.jpg">SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-15002391504810804832010-01-06T19:30:00.000-08:002010-01-06T20:09:56.125-08:00<img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/Four-Peaks-20102.jpg"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Contact info:<br /></span> <span style="font-weight:bold;">fourpeakspickup@gmail.com</span><br /><br />The charity we are supporting with any donations above the cleanup costs is Tread Lightly. We'll have tons of Tread Lightly materials, stickers and flyers!<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/4x4.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/leafybutton.jpg" /><br /><br />Even though Tread Lightly is this years benefiting Charity there will be some great local charity's at this years cleanup including:<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/NEWTRALlogo1.jpg" /> TRAL is a local group that specifically cares for and works with the Mesa Ranger District. (Which includes the Four Peaks Area.)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs163.snc1/6120_128059654745_128058654745_3052760_7641509_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 591px; height: 604px;" src="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs163.snc1/6120_128059654745_128058654745_3052760_7641509_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Karmaracer: Which you may remember from last years cleanup will be a part of this years event. Luis Aclivar, this charities founder and leader, works tirelessly to teach kids and those less fortunate to find a new purpose in cycling. From teaching kids how to work on their bikes to making sure any kid who wants to race is fully outfitted. Karmaracer will be on site to give information and spread the word.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://disabledexplorers.com/images/stories/adapt/ProjectVehicles/SMB/sema2009-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 223px;" src="http://disabledexplorers.com/images/stories/adapt/ProjectVehicles/SMB/sema2009-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ovexpo.com/Exhibitors_files/Disabled%20Explorers%20fixed.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 108px;" src="http://www.ovexpo.com/Exhibitors_files/Disabled%20Explorers%20fixed.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Disabled Explorers, which you may also remember from last year or many other places will be handling all the medical services at the cleanup. Lance, DE's front man, is a highly capable RN and will be in full effect with his new Sportsmobile truck!SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-90631354539261822542009-12-05T17:11:00.000-08:002010-01-05T21:45:11.483-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Contact info:<br /></span> <span style="font-weight:bold;">fourpeakspickup@gmail.com</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Get your official "Four Peaks Pickup" stickers here: <a href="http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=982">http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=982</a> <br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/n1016125358_318405_6104.jpg"><br /><br />We also have a "Paypal" donation link set up here at the top of this page! Every little bit helps us cover the costs of the cleanup from a free lunch for the volunteers to the trash bags we use. Thank you! <a href="http://fourpeakspickup.blogspot.com">http://fourpeakspickup.blogspot.com</a>/</span><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/Four-Peaks-20102.jpg"><br /><br /><br />Great thanks needs to be given to Blue Sky Sanitation. This is their second year enthusiastically supporting the cleanup. <br />I recommend using them for ALL of you cleanup needs!<br />11029 N Indian Wells Dr <br />Fountain Hills, AZ 85268<br />Phone: (480) 837-3860<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7_A7XpuTbpAEKHFrc1mCUsjevZ-BTq-VlJOPbXvWyzr6cIJGTzZf4qEXZUi41hG03EmadnjwHmrsJI4MQJBkfr87rkVJfv7XzIbf2dtCWZabKvluU2WippW_jk5E4D20Ze6rDozNmFS0/s1600-h/PA100046.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7_A7XpuTbpAEKHFrc1mCUsjevZ-BTq-VlJOPbXvWyzr6cIJGTzZf4qEXZUi41hG03EmadnjwHmrsJI4MQJBkfr87rkVJfv7XzIbf2dtCWZabKvluU2WippW_jk5E4D20Ze6rDozNmFS0/s400/PA100046.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420148203759234850" /></a><br /><br /><br />Keep this link handy to report anyone you see dumping trash in area in Arizona!!<br />http://www.arizonacleanandbeautiful.org/LitterForm/LitterForm_page.html<br /><br />The offending person will get a letter like this at the very LEAST. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6VYtLkS-4RKQkWY2-hpMfghE-oa8wzm0B3Va_daY3oieMMKcgATFrG8cSmdkklQuO-6TpJz3QZqNjqe_BaCys3yPzfJztMrJZTazc0lmSRduHQ9iRcrTF-GwpmSb_SwwKUswrKLF7A40/s1600-h/50ea6e84.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6VYtLkS-4RKQkWY2-hpMfghE-oa8wzm0B3Va_daY3oieMMKcgATFrG8cSmdkklQuO-6TpJz3QZqNjqe_BaCys3yPzfJztMrJZTazc0lmSRduHQ9iRcrTF-GwpmSb_SwwKUswrKLF7A40/s400/50ea6e84.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420149475208800802" /></aSOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-30014426386211640132009-11-20T10:36:00.000-08:002009-11-20T10:51:45.781-08:00Visit to Four Peaks area.Well yesterday, November 19th, I visited Four Peaks to see how it looked. For the first time I can actually say, its not as bad! We're making headway.<br />After the first two years some volunteers were a bit disheartened to see the area looking almost as bad as it did just one year earlier.<br />This year I can actually tell that MOST of the areas we've cleaned are much better off than they were last year.<br /><br />That being said, by expanding the cleanup area we will have plenty of work ahead of us for 2010. One way or another we'll eventually clean the whole forest. ;)<br /><br />Here are some of the worst areas this year.<br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/FourPeakstrashpics026.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/FourPeakstrashpics021.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/FourPeakstrashpics010.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/FourPeakstrashpics004.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/FourPeakstrashpics013.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/FourPeakstrashpics017.jpg"><br /><br />Some groups to thank for working hard to keep these areas open are on this sign. When I was more actively riding dirt bikes I belonged to the Rock Stars. All great groups of folks who work hard.<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%202010/FourPeakstrashpics025.jpg">SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-41185935392545784622009-10-27T19:18:00.000-07:002009-10-27T22:21:19.473-07:002010 CleanupWe are in the planning stages for the third Four Peaks Pickup. This coming year the event will be held on February 6th 2010.<br /><br />I want to say thank you to the more than <span style="font-weight:bold;">500 volunteers</span> that showed up last year. With almost no monetary backing the cleanup was able to take <span style="font-weight:bold;">21 TONS</span> of trash out of the desert near Phoenix, AZ.<br />Thank you for all of your hard work!<br /><br />I will continue to update this site as the event develops.<br /><br />Tim Huber<br /><br />We'll have these stickers available for sale to help offset the costs of the cleanup:<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/n1016125358_318405_6104.jpg"><br /><br />A friend and volunteer named Chris Marzonie of www.bajataco.com sent me this picture from last year. Don't worry, I'll have the bullhorn again this year!:<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/img_0791.jpg"><br />Phoenix, ArizonaSOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-33958392085657885562009-02-10T17:47:00.000-08:002009-02-10T17:49:59.337-08:00PressI'll post any links or a description of Post Cleanup Press we received here:<br /><br />ABC 15 Website Article<br /><a href="http://www.abc15.com/content/news/phoenixmetro/story/Volunteers-take-on-trash-in-Four-Peaks-area-east/moWJKnNhM0qYJ3UXN4KvEg.cspx">http://www.abc15.com/content/news/phoenixmetro/story/Volunteers-take-on-trash-in-Four-Peaks-area-east/moWJKnNhM0qYJ3UXN4KvEg.cspx</a>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-67603152245036999902009-02-08T10:10:00.000-08:002009-02-08T10:16:21.943-08:00Four Peaks Pickup PicturesSay that five times fast.<br /><br />I really didn't get to take many pictures this year. The unloading area was so busy with all of the trucks coming along that I spent most of the day in the bed of a truck.<br />Please send me pictures that YOU took.<br /><br />Here is what I did capture though.<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/FourPeaksPickup09023.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/FourPeaksPickup09025.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/FourPeaksPickup09028.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/FourPeaksPickup09029.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/FourPeaksPickup09030.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/FourPeaksPickup09031.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/FourPeaksPickup09032.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/FourPeaksPickup09027-1.jpg" />SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-3269325445546033682009-02-07T19:12:00.000-08:002009-02-07T19:19:09.479-08:00Post PickupWhere do I begin. It was a truly epic day. With what we thought was going to be a rainy day I hoped for a turn out similar to last year at BEST.<br />Instead we had twice the volunteers and three times the trash cleaned up. A preliminary count shows 500 People came and over 20 Tons of trash were picked up.<br /><br />Thank you, thank you, thank you! You the volunteer are all that really matters. I love you!<br /><br />You made this a truly great day. You showed folks that there are a LARGE majority of responsible outdoor enthusiasts that care.<br /><br />Tim HuberSOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-73101023209975658312008-12-18T15:55:00.000-08:002009-02-05T23:05:20.983-08:00<strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">This years cleanup is on FEBRUARY 7th, 2009. From 9am to 3pm!!</span></strong><br /><br />IT LOOKS LIKE RAIN IS POSSIBLE THIS SATURDAY. THE CLEANUP IS ON RAIN OR SHINE. :)<br />PLEASE COME PREPARED. Thanks!<br /><br />Four Peaks Pickup on TV! Check out this link:<br /><a href="http://www.azfamily.com/video/geaz-index.html?nvid=329237&shu=1">http://www.azfamily.com/video/geaz-index.html?nvid=329237&shu=1</a><br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/4peaks-1-1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/62f09c0c.jpg" /> Adler Publishing has ALSO supplied the cleanup effort with some signed copies of their offhighway adventure books!! Thank you!!<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/02e66758.jpg" /> Funtreks in conjunction with Disabled Explorers has donated a SIGNED copy of their Arizona offroad adventure book. We'll be giving this away along with more goodies at about 3pm.<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4207d2fe.jpg" /><br />Desert Dog automotive is donating 6 free oil changes to some luck volunteers as well as some t-shirts and sweatshirts! If that wasn't enough, they are also going to have some employees up there helping clean up! Thanks Guys!<br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/372e3eb7.jpg" /><br />Thanks to Arizona Clean and Beautiful!! I just picked up a huge load of water and over a thousand trash bags for the cleanup!!<br />ALSO, KEEP THIS LINK TO REPORT LITTERING YOU SEE:<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.arizonacleanandbeautiful.org/LitterForm/LitterForm_page.html">http://www.arizonacleanandbeautiful.org/LitterForm/LitterForm_page.html</a><br /><br /></span>ACB will send out an official letter to the perpetrator. It may be "just" a letter, but it will let them know they are being watched. I think that alone will discourage most from doing it again.<br /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/SDHQ-logo.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);">SDHQ Off-road! As soon as the first email was sent out this year announcing the cleanup the owner of SDHQ, Ryan, called me immediately to say that he wanted to help out and contribute even MORE than they did last year. In this economy I expected many folks to curtail their charity efforts. Not SDHQ. They have stepped up and are working with me to secure dumpsters, lunch and giveaways!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);">Sierra Expeditions. Talk about good people. This family run business was excited to help out in any way they could. By using their talents and an immense amount of time they have secured both a radio interview AND a television interview to help promote the cleanup. This is already more press than we had last year. In addition they are contributing to the give away again this year. Thank you so much Wil, Wendy, and Sierra Expeditions. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);">Thank you Jessica Lane. A cost that's easy to overlook is the cost of creating a professional looking flyer and printing them in color. Both in 08 and 09 she has stepped up to help create and print these flyers for the cleanup. Thank you so much. Frankly, you rock!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);">WOW, Thank you Danica Norris. She is a member of the Arizona Wilderness Coalition. We recently met and she was thrilled to do what she can to help the effort! She just let me know that they will be able to provide 2,000 bags and over a hundred bottles of Gatorade for all of the thirsty volunteers! Thank you SO much Danica and AZWild.org.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);">BIG Thanks to the Forest Service, specifically the Mesa Ranger District. They helped out last year and are doing so again by bringing a dumpster, getting some media attention and helping with the dumping costs associated with all of the trash we are cleaning up!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);">This year I really want to thank Todd at Blue Sky Sanitation Roll-off Services. They are very generously offering up the dumpsters for the clean up at no charge. Lets make sure we fill them to the brim everyone! Pass Blue Sky's info around. Lets give our business to those companies that support things like this!</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Blue Sky Sanitation</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Roll-off Services</span></span><br />16810 Avenue of the Fountains, Suite 208<br />Fountain Hills, AZ 85268<br />602-999-7307<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/FourPeaks09l.jpg" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here are some pics from the Four Peaks and Sycamore area today. 12-24-08.<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup055.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup039.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup056.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup052.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup046.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup039.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup041.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup024.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup007.jpg" /><br /><br />Still amongst all that, the mountain is still beautiful too.<br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup059.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup049.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2009/4peakspickup032.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-15517632648937435202008-12-15T09:33:00.000-08:002008-12-15T09:34:20.874-08:00Tentative Date for Pickup is Saturday February 7th, 2009More info is on the way!SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-4798028379877018232008-04-30T11:23:00.001-07:002008-04-30T11:23:41.058-07:00First off its great to see the sponsors getting some press and print. They deserve every bit of it.<br />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.<br />BRC and Tread Lightly are just great and I want to support them. Enough talking.<br />The link is below to the digital version of the BRC magazine about the clean-up. Enjoy!!<br />Tim Huber<br /><br />Four Peaks Pickup in the Blue Ribbon Coalition magazine.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sharetrails.org/magazine/article.php?id=1563">http://www.sharetrails.org/magazine/article.php?id=1563</a>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-31681818847015182102008-04-26T22:02:00.000-07:002008-04-26T22:04:36.300-07:00Four Peaks Pickup Press!Say that five times fast! <br /><br /> <br /><br />First off its great to see the sponsors getting some press and print. They deserve every bit of it.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />BRC and Tread Lightly are just great and I want to support them. Enough talking.<br /><br />The link is below to the digital version of the BRC magazine. Enjoy!!<br /><br />Tim Huber<br /><br /> <br /><br />Four Peaks Pickup in the Blue Ribbon Coalition magazine.<br /> <br /><strong><a href="http://www.sharetrails.org/magazine/article.php?id=1563">http://www.sharetrails.org/magazine/article.php?id=1563</a></strong>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-9038672078834859052008-04-10T08:37:00.000-07:002008-04-10T08:39:44.297-07:00TABLE MESA CLEANUP April 19th!!Get out there and lend a hand and meet some more great people!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you ever enjoy the outdoors for hiking, mountain biking, 4-wheeling, hunting or shooting, then you have probably shaken your head in disgust when others dump trash at trailheads and across our deserts. <br /><br />Now is your chance to help!<br /><br />The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a public lands clean-up at Table Mesa on Saturday, April 19, 2008, from 8 AM to noon.<br /><br />Event sponsors include the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (AZOHVC), and the Good Gun Foundation, with additional event support from the Arizona Virtual Jeep Club, Arizona Rock Rats, and Absolute Offroad. The event starts at 8:00 AM with a safety orientation, and then participants will spread out to various work areas. <br /><br />Wear long pants, long-sleeved-shirt, heavy gloves, hat, sunscreen and eye protection. Trash bags and some tools will be provided, but it is helpful if participants can bring their own rakes and flat-head shovels. Five-gallon buckets with handles are also handy for collecting small debris and broken glass. Another handy device are those little reach extending grabbing claws. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water to drink!<br /><br />Directions: From Phoenix, take I-17 north to exit #236. <br /><br />Exit and turn left on the overpass, heading west. Follow road for approximately ½ mile. After the road turns to dirt, look for the wide trailhead on the left. <br /><br /> <br />Volunteer a few hours for a good cause. Keeping our public lands clean ensures that we will be able to enjoy them for generations to come. <br /><br /><br />For questions, contact Mary Skordinsky, BLM Lead Outdoor Recreation Planner, (623) 580-5586 or Nena Barlow, AZOHV Public Relations (928) 274-0570. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.azohv.org/articles/tmcleanupnotice.html"></a>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-48354361986182669672008-03-05T08:53:00.001-08:002008-03-05T08:55:02.590-08:00Channel 12 News Coverage for Four Peaks Pickup<a href="http://www.azcentral.com/phpAPP/multimedia/flash.php?path=rtmp://azcentral.com/news/0208cleanweb&HTTP_REFERER=http://www.azcentral.com/12news/video/12video_index.html">***Click HERE for the video***</a>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-6469185310377262262008-03-05T08:47:00.000-08:002008-03-05T08:48:24.755-08:00Press Release(For immediate release)<br /><br />Four Peaks Pickup: A great success!<br />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. <br />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.<br />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.<br />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. <br />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. <br />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.<br />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!<br /> <br />On behalf of the volunteers and organizers we would like to thank all of the sponsors including REI, The Daybreak Deli, Tyson Crews Development, Stardust Country, Hunter Offroad, M&I Bank, Copper State Cruisers, The AZ Virtual Jeep Club, AZ TTORA, AZ Xterra Owners Club, and everyone already mentioned above!<br />For future cleanups check out www.fourpeakspickup.blogspot.comSOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-27000100214203577462008-02-20T22:02:00.001-08:002008-02-20T22:02:33.539-08:00<a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksThankyou.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/FourPeaksThankyou.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-7341722101527260582008-02-11T18:37:00.000-08:002008-02-11T20:58:44.794-08:00Others Pictures of the Pickup<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/redfinmoab/NewAlbum21008917AM">http://picasaweb.google.com/redfinmoab/NewAlbum21008917AM</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeepanywhere.com/4peaks/main.php">http://www.jeepanywhere.com/4peaks/main.php</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2008/Four_Peaks/2008/index.html">http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2008/Four_Peaks/2008/index.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh16/azskyrider/4peaks_cleanup/">http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh16/azskyrider/4peaks_cleanup/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kreationkrawlers.com/Web/Albums/2008-Feb-9_Four-Peaks-Cleanup/index.html">http://www.kreationkrawlers.com/Web/Albums/2008-Feb-9_Four-Peaks-Cleanup/index.html</a>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-48890822948294065202008-02-10T19:09:00.000-08:002008-02-10T20:54:59.591-08:00Four Peaks Pickup, from my point of view.It was an amazing couple of days. I received a call from Channel 12 news on Thursday. Once again, someone took their time to help the effort.<br />They sent a heart felt email to Nicole at Channel 12 news. Unbeknowst to any of us Channel 12 had been considering doing the story. I was shocked when the call came in. <br />I was meeting them at 5:00 AM Friday morning at the dreamy draw park near my home. It was a cold morning!<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08002.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08002.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />I sure was nervous, but I knew it was important to get the message out there so I tried to pull it together.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08006.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08006.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />We headed out after work to get the site ready and signs posted.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08016.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08016.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />A wonderful friend had posted notice of the clean up Thursday night to make sure we got the site we needed.<br />Not long after we pulled in a great group of folks pulled in. We spent the night around a camp fire getting to know our new friends and their dog Paco. What great people. I've never met so many wonderful people, seen so many old friends and had so much fun in one 24 hour period.<br />The set up crew, driven volunteers, worked hard to get everything ready.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08025.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08025.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08028.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08028.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Not long after, the volunteers started to arrive. I must admit, I was in a bit of a zone all day. I was so focused on making sure we pulled it off. PHEW! I wish I could have spoken to everyone more. Danica and I met so many hard working responsible outdoor users.<br />For many, it was their first clean up. That is wonderful. It was also MY first clean up! First of many I hope. I'll make sure to post on this blog to support other efforts that I hear of. There are so many great efforts from hikers, bikers, wheelers etc!<br />I was so pleased to see Hunter and his Sheriff mobile out there. A big thank you to the other Sheriff's that came out. It gives such piece of mind especially considering that the clean up areas were primarily shooting areas. Also, thank you to the EMT's. There was a lot of glass and sharp metal out there. We were so pleased to have you there as well!<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08039.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08039.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />When I say we had just about every group there, I'm serious! Take a look at this Mercedes Unimog. Just a work of engineering art.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08045.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08045.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08055.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08055.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />BEFORE SHOT:<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/?action=view¤t=1-6-084peaks010.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/1-6-084peaks010.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />After:<br />Its hard to believe that this is where a burnt out FJ Cruiser and thousands of pieces of trash used to sit. Notice the black marks from the burning FJ on the large rocks.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08063.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08063.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Enthusiastic workers filled trailers literally to the breaking point. Several were damaged in the name of cleaning up. Thank you.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08069.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08069.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Some great folks we call the flying family were out in force. Here Flying baby takes a quick break from cleaning to relax in the shade!<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08070.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08070.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />This area had some of the worst trash. The volunteers said they walked around for a few minutes in a bit of awe. Where to start...<br />Before:<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/?action=view¤t=1-11-08Fourpeaks011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/1-11-08Fourpeaks011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />AFTER:<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08072.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08072.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Some of the many great volunteers<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08075.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08075.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />The mountain was crowded in the best way with great people.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08083.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08083.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08086.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08086.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08093.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08093.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Some of the guys have a warped sense of humor, just like me. :)<br />Hehehe!!<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08094.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08094.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08095.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08095.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08098.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08098.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />This is some hard work. I was lucky and spent most of the day running around. When I did spend some time shoveling and raking I felt even more indebted to these great people.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08106.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08106.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />People came and went all day. Just like I had hoped for. If you were headed to somewhere or back from somewhere thats just fine. The fact that you came and filled even a single bag makes a difference!!<br />Thank you for every minute you spent out here. From one to 480 minutes! :)<br />Here is a great Aerial shot! A great fella named phxtoad couldn't make it to the clean up, but he got some great shots from the sky! I told everyone he wasn't trying to bomb us. :)<br /><a href="http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg304/phxtoad/2008%20Four%20Peaks%20Clean-up/?action=view¤t=IMG_0391.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg304/phxtoad/2008%20Four%20Peaks%20Clean-up/IMG_0391.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08099.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08099.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Here is a great shot of a full dumpster and the pile begining to grow!<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=IMG_1274.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/IMG_1274.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />We did a lot of give aways and ate some burgers! This little kid won $200 cash!!! Thats a lot of candy!<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=IMG_1373.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/IMG_1373.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />My number one volunteer!<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=IMG_1327.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/IMG_1327.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=IMG_1379.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/IMG_1379.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />As the day came to an end we tore down the camp and made a last round of the cleanup sights to take a look and get the signs.<br /><br />It was so beautiful. The desert seemed to be smiling, less ashamed than it looks when covered in litter...<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08113.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08113.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08118.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08118.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08117.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08117.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />I always feel that the outdoors are so much more clean and pleasant than even the cleanest home or city.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08121.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08121.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />On our way up the mountain I noticed a group of folks that I saw early that morning. We stopped to say hello. They had just finished hiking Four Peaks! That sounded like a good time. Since some communities of outdoor lovers can be more difficult to locate I was excited to meet some new folks. I'll be giving them a call to invite them to the next clean up.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08122.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08122.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />I can't thank you all enough. I can't owe you enough. I can try to do it again and promise to work hard. Thats the only thing I can think to do to show my thanks.<br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08130.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08130.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br />Good night. <br /><a href="http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/?action=view¤t=FourPeaksPickup08128.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Four%20Peaks%20Pickup%2008/FourPeaksPickup08128.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-17464040994798225002008-02-09T20:54:00.000-08:002008-02-09T21:05:49.266-08:00A complete success.Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is as close as it gets to a perfect day.<br /><br />We had folks there on harleys, in mercedes, in every make and model 4x4, dirt bikes, etc.<br /><br />As I look at each and every name on the sign up sheet as I sit here, over 220, I am so thankful. (I estimate at least 50 or more that didn't sign too)<br />I can see the personalities in the signings. I'll give the Forest Service a copy, I'm keeping these sheets forever.<br /><br />The Forest Service said the the roll-off weighed in at almost 4 tons! Plus the pile we made looks like another 3 at least. <br /><br />Pictures and more to come.<br /><br />Tim HuberSOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8098921938815153292.post-31352673638502406132008-02-05T21:01:00.000-08:002008-02-05T21:05:19.974-08:00Clean up map! See you out there! Thanks!<a href="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/four_peaks_map.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i190/soaz/Trips%20and%20Adventures/1-6-08%204%20Peaks/four_peaks_map.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />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.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://fourpeakspickup.blogspot.com/SOAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15387074561333856721noreply@blogger.com0