Oppourtunity to get involved

Shawn · Posted: 10/29/2007, 5:55 am Post subject: Oppourtunity to get involved

VOAz is having a big event with REI this weekend. With the extra resources (not that VOAz doesn't do very well on its own) this would be a great time to try out one of the events.

Nov 3 - Nov 4
REI Fall Service Project - Realignment & Maintenance - Arizona & Pine Canyon Trails - Pine/Payson
SIGN UP NOW - Open to All Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Pine Trailhead serves as a connector to many trails which lead through one of the most peaceful and verdant canyons below the Mogollon Rim. Mountain maples, alders and oaks abound. Enjoy a rewarding weekend completing reroutes on the Pine Canyon and the Arizona Trail (Highline Segment) and closing social trails - all resulting in more sustainable trail and a more pleasant trail experience.

Primitive camping at 5,500 feet elevation. Additional fee-based camping with restrooms and showers is available at Houston Mesa Campground (20 minutes south in Payson). REI provides Saturday dinner, followed by an evening program featuring a great prize draw, and Sunday breakfast.

VOAz thanks our partners: REI (Sponsor); Tonto National Forest (Host); Arizona Trail Association

Advance registration on line or in store required.
Minimum Age: 12
Volunteers Needed: 125
Event Manager: Carla Olson Fact Sheet
Event Manager Email: caolson@rei.com
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wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

One of these times, I'll get to one of these. In the past I've almost signed up for a VOAz event or two but already had plans.
This time work interfers, my time is not my own these days... I can't commit and then have to back out due to changing work schedules.... Dang!!
Keep posting Shawn and I'll keep my eyes open for an opportunity.
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jdahling · Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 233 Location: East Valley

Bummer -I cannot make it either. I will be in Canada (Edmonton) over the weekend.

Definitely next time.
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Shawn · Posted: 11/4/2007, 3:20 pm Post subject:

It was a great weekend. REI really put on a show, the first clue was a 15% coupon in the goody-bag, the second was a ton of killer raffle prizes. They gave away a bunch of Topo software, some great day packs, books, etc. I scored a hydration pack that I will put to good use. They also provided and prepared dinner and breakfast! Some of our AZ Hikers were there in the thick of it all.

I don't have clue as to the offical participant count but I'd guess 40-50. We re-built the trails at Pine Trailhead, closed a bunch of social and wildcat trails and closed a road. Lots of manual labor-pick axe and McCloud work. Makes a bunch more sense than the gym.

Doug and Nell who some of us met at Hart Prairie a few months ago were there, regretting missing the Reavis Ranch trip, and looking for the next event.

The ATA and VOAz were there as well, so lots of familiar faces. A great time and THANKS REI.
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Shawn · Posted: 4/30/2008, 5:50 am Post subject:

Pic' s from the Montezuma Well project. Good times had by all . . .

http://picasaweb.google.com/voazalbums/VOAzMontezumaWell
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