South Mountain Park and Preserve, Buena Vista Lookout Cleanup!

Phoenix’s South Mountain Park & Preserve is not only one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S., but a space beloved by many of us for outdoor explorations. So let’s help clean it up!

In partnership with City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, we will be removing trash and litter from around the Buena Vista Lookout area. Some of the terrain involved is quite steep and will involve safety ropes and climbing gear, while other sections will be low angle.

This is a great opportunity to help preserve and protect our local environment while practicing some technical skills.

Requirements: All participants must be current AMC members with a current liability waiver on file, and must have completed AMC’s Basic Outdoor Rock Climbing School or have equivalent climbing experience. If you need to join or renew prior to the event, you may do that on our website: https://www.arizonamountaineeringclub.org/membership

Each participant should bring: climbing helmet, harness, belay/rappel device, autoblock, 48” sewn runner, personal anchor, minimum 3 locking carabiners, heavy duty full-fingered work gloves, sturdy closed-toe shoes (high-top recommended), long pants, long-sleeved shirt.

Participants should also bring sun protection, water, food for several hours, and any other gear that you might need to stay safe and comfortable for a day outside.

Optional gear: FRS radio; tongs or grabbers.
Safety vests, bags, buckets, and other trash collection materials will be provided.

Additional details: Participants must sign a Phoenix Parks and Recreation waiver on the day of the event and must comply with any additional requirements necessary to ensure the safety of South Mountain Park visitors, City of Phoenix Park and Recreation personnel, and other AMC participants.

To register: Sign up for the waitlist and provide your full name and contact information so Event Organizers can verify membership status. Confirmed participants will be moved to “Going” until event is full. Selection for participation and event assignments are at the discretion of Event Organizers. Maximum 12 participants.

Agenda:
We will meet at 8 a.m. near the Central Avenue entrance of South Mountain Park & Preserve and carpool from there to the Buena Vista Lookout. We will assign areas to clean and work in pairs or small groups to clean for a few hours, then will carpool back to the meeting location. Exact details will be sent to confirmed participants.

DISCLAIMER: Climbing is a personal choice and requires personal responsibility. Climbing and associate activities are dangerous and can result in injury and/or death. Climbing exposes you to risks. Risks are not eliminated by training, or skill. By your participation in any AMC activity or event, you accept and assume any and all risks, including those created by negligence, connected to such activity or event.

Questions? Contact Lisa Gerdl, Event Organizer: canyonsprite@gmail.com