http://www.azfj.org/ AZFJ en-us Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:17:57 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly AZFJ News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.azfj.org/images/site_logo1.gif http://www.azfj.org/ http://www.azfj.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=79 IT’S PARTY TIME!! The Official AZFJ Oktoberfest Party Planning has begun!! This party is for Kids & Adults and ALL is invited, have a friend in Town, BRING THEM! This Oktoberfest is going to be a HUGE combo of people including AZFJ, Dan’s Moms Friends & Co-Workers, Our Neighbors and of course tons of little children from all groups! If you could bring a favorite dish, liquid supplements, eating utensils, chairs, tables or even Tents and Sleeping Bags that would be recommended! This party is going to go till the wee hours of the morning and all are MORE than welcome to stay the night and even shower the next morning if you would like! I Estimate there will EASILY be more than 100 people here at any given time, so be ready for a huge party at the Casa de Koppenhofer! WHEN: Saturday October 25, 2008 WHERE: GPS: N33'13.339 , W111'33.126 Queen Creek Directions Since Google isn’t updated with the neighborhood here are Directions once you turn on to Pecan Creek Dr. 2nd Left on to Pryor Very Last House on Left (Don’t worry you WONT miss it!) TIME: If you show up Early I wont kick you out!! Anytime after 10, Most likely around Noonish!! WHY: Its October, THAT'S WHY! For more information check out the AZFJ Oktoberfest Thead thread!! Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:17:57 GMT http://www.azfj.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=78 As one of the busiest recreation spots on the Tonto National Forest, the Lower Salt River Recreation Area hosts thousands of visitors every summer weekend. Unfortunately, many of these visitors leave their trash behind, creating an unsightly and dangerous mess. To help restore this stretch of water back to its natural beauty in celebration of National Public Lands Day, the Mesa Ranger District, Tonto National Forest, will host the 29th Annual Salt River Clean-up on Saturday, September 13, 2008, 8 am – 2 pm.. Join AZFJ in a day of service as our non-members head out to help with the clean-up. Trash bags, parking and lunch will be provided by the Forest Service. After the clean-up the fun begins with a trail run and camp-out. For more info, see this thread. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:30:44 GMT http://www.azfj.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=77 The other half of the Disabled Explorers team is on his way to Canada to meet up with Mike, who left 2 weeks ago. Follow Lance on his journey north to help spend the over $1000 raised by the AZFJ community!! Keep track of him: Lance's Spot Tracking Disabled Explorers Web Page AZFJ Thread Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:27:21 GMT http://www.azfj.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=76 The AZFJ community came together to raise over $1000 to help Disabled Explorers on their Continental Divide journey this summer. Now, follow Mike's journey on the Continental Divide as he heads to Canada and back to meet up with Lance in Calgary! Check it out: Mike's Spot Tracking Mikes Blog AZFJ Thread Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:54:32 GMT http://www.azfj.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=75 The hopefully first of many AZFJ non-club club meet-n-greets will be taking place Sunday April 20th at 11am, at Kiwanis Park, 6111 S. All-America Way, Tempe, Az...Ramada #12. Anyone with an FJ is welcome to join us, bring friends and family, and come out to meet your local AZFJ crew! To sign up for the event or for more info check out the thread here. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:57:56 GMT http://www.azfj.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=74 Sedonafest II is just around the corner, with the event being held April 25-27 in beautiful Sedona, Arizona! THIS IS A FREE EVENT! There are no up front registration fees, all cost are covered out of the give-a-way drawing and t-shirt money. We are also supporting Daring Adventures (city of phoenix program to get disabed kids and adults outdoors). Come on up to Sedona Arizona and play in the red rocks with Adventure4x4! Ground Zero Chavez Crossing Campground between Oak Creek Village and Sedona The Plan: Friday- 2pm camp is open for meet & greet time 4pm folks can go out and run Broken Arrow or other trails informally...we will match up folks and pick radio channels at that time 4pm In camp we will have a Recovery Skills Demo! Hi-lift, Winch, and other cool toys. Dinner on your own 7pm Fireside chat time...topics might be Radio Comm, Trail Leadership, Tread Lightly (working on something special here) Sat - Meet up in camp 9am to hit the trails We will be in groups of 10 and you can pick if you want to join the GPS Challenge Lunch on the Trail Afternoon GPS Challenge - you will get a paper with waypoints, there will be a task for each pt. Who ever returns to camp by 6pm with the best score gets a red rock trophy! 6pm Group Camp dinner To Be Annouced 7pm Fireside chats - talk about land Conservation, Adventure4x4, making a difference, gear, mods and more... Sun- 10am Give-a-way Drawing lunch on your own & camp cleanup 1pm anyone who is still around will have a run at Smiley Rock from Jerome towards Prescott. Go to Adventure4x4 to register for this event! Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:45:28 GMT http://www.azfj.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=73 Registration is now open for the 2008 FJ Summit in Ouray, Colorado! Summit Registration! [i]From the website: "Join us in beautiful Ouray, CO for the Second Annual FJ Summit on July 16th thru July 20th 2008. The First Annual Summit was a huge success thanks to amazing participants, sponsors, FJ Trail Teams and the considerate townspeople. The 2008 Summit promises to be even bigger and better! We will be increasing the amount of vehicles allowed due to demand, but there still may be a cap." i] As of the latest update on the blue pages only hours after registration opened, the cap is set at 400 rigs, with over 100 people already registered for the event!! Hotels and camping are available, but things are getting booked fast. If you haven't made your Summit plans yet, get crackin! AZFJ to Ouray info threads: AZFJ Caravan List AZFJ Lodging Info/Who's Staying Where AZFJ What Trails are You Running When? Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:09:09 GMT http://www.azfj.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=72 AZFJ'ers are welcome to participate in the first ever Four Peaks Pickup! The event will be taking place February 9th from 9am-3pm (Come by to fill a bag or 20 whatever you have time for. Feel free to show up anytime between 9am-3pm). Trash bags and free Cliff Bars will be provided, along with a ton of great raffle prizes!! It is recommended that you bring gloves, long pants, sun block, a hat, water, snacks. Many other clubs are coming out for this so lets rep AZFJ!! 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. Keep your eye on this thread for more information! Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:47:09 GMT http://www.azfj.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=71 Members from the AZFJ are invited to participate in the 2008 Calico Cleanup Day! The event itself will be taking place on Saturday February 16, 2008 near Yermo, California. The AZFJ crew will be making it a weekend adventure, caravaning out Friday and camping all weekend with some trail runs on Sunday before heading back on Monday, Presidents Day! More information on the event can be found on the event website. Be sure to include AZFJ in your registration! Keep your eye on this thread for upcoming information on what the AZFJ crew decides to do! Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:51:47 GMT http://www.azfj.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=70 Despite rain, snow, sleet and freezing temperatures, mother nature could not deter those who came out for the first annual Sedonafest! Great trail runs, good attitudes and the extra hard work put in by Lance and his family made for an awesome first event! Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:53:32 GMT