ATV Trail Rides - Town of Payson

ATV Trail Rides
June 5 - 7, 2015
Registration Information:
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Registration will be limited to the first 50 riders.
No refunds after May 22, 2015.
Full refund minus $15 processing fee for cancellations received before May 22, 2015.
All returned checks are subject to “return check fees from the bank”.
Registration Fees:
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Full Event Participant: includes all three rides, Friday BBQ & T-shirt - $60
Non-Rider Participant: (Includes Friday BBQ & T-Shirt) - $30
Single day ride (includes T-shirt) - $25
Camping at the Payson Event Center: ($8 per night per camping spot - spots are
limited) - $8
Full Event Participant Registration Fees Include:
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BBQ Dinner on Friday night with all the trimmings
Mountain High Games Official T-Shirt
Money Saving Coupons
3 Guided Trail Rides through Payson’s gorgeous back country
1 poker run – during the Table Mountain Ride (Large TV will be given to the winner –
Presented by Wal-Mart)
You must wear a helmet on all rides - NO EXCEPTIONS! Riders without a helmet will be
removed from the rides and their entry fees will be forfeited.
Payson, Arizona
MOUNTAIN HIGH GAMES
SCHEDULE OF Events
Friday, June 5, 2015
12:00 – 6:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:45 – 5:45 PM
5:45 – 7:00 PM
Event Registration (all events (Payson event Center)
Fire Departments Vs Police Mud Run
Dinner Hour (BBQ)
ATV Trail Ride - Snowstorm Mountain Ride
Saturday, June 6, 2015
6:00 AM – 8 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
Event Registration (all events)
ATV Trail Ride - Table Mountain Ride/Poker Run
Mogollon Monster Mudder - 5K
Music, Entertainment and Beer Garden
Kids Monster Mud Run
Sunday, June 7, 2015
8:00 AM
ATV Trail Ride - Royal Flush Mountain Ride
Beginners & professionals are encouraged to compete in these events! Please visit us online at
www.paysonrimcountry.com or call 928-474-5242x7 for registration information including overnight
camping information.
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Trail Ride
Information
1. Snowstorm Mountain Trail Ride – 16 mi
UTV’s and Quads OK! This ride starts Friday night, June, 5, 2015 at 5:45 PM. The trail leaves from the
Payson Event Center and is 16 miles long. Along the way you will encounter gorgeous views of the
Mazatzal Mountain Range. This ride is meant to be a shorter ride due to the fact that it is an evening ride.
Do not underestimate the beauty of this ride as you will be surrounded on both sides by gigantic mountain
ranges. Halfway through the ride you will have the chance to stop and enjoy a breathtaking sunset, while
you are perched on a large rock face overlooking the East Verde River. During this time you will be
serenaded by one of Payson’s own, Town Historian Jinx Pyle. He will share with you several stories of
the region as well as sing to you some old ballads that will certainly leave you feeling a sense of
nostalgia. This ride also takes you right past one of the old mines, where miners back at the turn of the
century drilled a hole through pure rock; whether they found gold or not is still a mystery. Don’t forget your
camera and a set of binoculars as well as a flashlight. There are a few rocky portions of this trail with
a few steep inclines but for the most part this trail is rated “Beginner”. All Riders Must Wear a
helmet!
2. Table Mountain Ride/Poker Run – 32 Miles
UTV’s and Quads OK! This ride starts Saturday morning, June 6, 2015 at 8:00 AM. The trail leaves from
the Payson Event Center and is 32 miles long. This will be a fun ride for the “Kid at heart!” Get ready to
get up close and personal with the Mazatazal Mountain Range. This ride has some of the most beautiful
panoramic views of the surrounding area. One of the defining features of this ride is a large mountain that
is flat and resembles a table top, hence the name of the ride Table Mountain. This area is full of old mines
where prospectors set out to make their fortunes; unfortunately lady luck was often brutal and offered up
only misfortune. Full of twisting turns, a hill affectionately named by the locals as the “Rocky Bitch” awaits
you on this ride. Enjoy old stories of this area from your guides as you explore some of the most rugged
landscape in Arizona. To also entertain you we have planned a poker run during this trail ride. At certain
points along the way you will receive playing cards. At the end of the ride you will have the chance to play
your hand. The best hand will walk away with a brand new Television from our sponsor Wal-Mart. This
ride is rated “Intermediate”. All Riders Must Wear a helmet!
3. Royal Flush Mountain Ride – 22 Miles
YOU WILL BE TRAILERING TO THIS TRAIL HEAD. This ride starts Sunday morning, June 7, 2015 at
8:00 AM. We will gather at the Payson Event Center and then all travel to the trail head. The trailhead is
approximately 3 miles from the Payson Event Center. This trail is full of rich history. This area is where
one of the bloodiest family feud wars ever happened. You have all heard of the Hatfield’s and the
McCoy’s. Rim Country had its own notorious feud between the sheepherding Tewksbury’s and cattle
raising Grahams. Over about a 5 year period there was more blood spilt between these two families than
any other feud in the western United States. You will also experience some of the most rugged, yet
beautiful territory in this area, so rugged it is named the “Hellsgate Wilderness”. At the end of one of the
side trails you will have the opportunity to see the large canyon called “Hole in the Ground” as well as
hear several stories as you pass by old mining claims that are said to still have “Gold in them ther’ hills”.
Get ready for a ride to remember! This ride is rated “Intermediate” with some rocky areas that would
not be suitable for small children or unskilled riders. All Riders Must Wear a helmet!
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Safety Rules & Guidelines
To help you have the best trail riding experience
possible, the following rules have been put in place
for your safety and well being. Any rider who
chooses not to follow these rules and guidelines will
be asked to NOT participate in any of the trail ride
activities.
All Mountain High Games Trail rides are classed as
to difficulty of trail and necessary rider skill and
experience. “Beginner”, for riders with limited ATV
experience & who requires easy trails;
“Intermediate”, for the somewhat experienced, but
skilled, competent rider, who requires less
challenging trails. We assume that each rider will
accurately assess his own abilities and chose those
rides which will not offer more challenges beyond
his experience or ability. Beginning riders who
place themselves in an advanced group become a
problem to the entire group. Please choose rides
accordingly. If you’re not sure which rides you
would be qualified for, please call us at 928-4745242 x7 and ask about that particular trail.
No UTV or ATV’s under 250cc will be allowed
on the trail. The driver of the UTV or ATV must
be 16 years old or older with a valid driver’s
license. You will be asked to show your drivers
license when you register. Vehicle must be street
legal and you must have your OHV tag from the
MVD
or
you
can
go
online
at
www.servicearizona.com.
RIDERS
MUST
WEAR A HELMET; THERE ARE NO
EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE.
All trails/roads used by the Mountain High Games
are understood to be two-way. Even on narrow
trails, you may find someone coming on an ATV
from the opposite direction. Watch carefully for
oncoming traffic on all roads and trails. Please be
courteous to other riders.
Please pay close attention to the length of the ride
you are signing up for. Each participant needs a full
tank of gas for each ride.
We have one route that you must trailer your UTV
to the trailhead. You are responsible for the
transportation to that trailhead. The Sunday
trailhead is approximately 3 miles from the Payson
Event Center.
On each trail ride be prepared for possible rain,
wind, or cold evening weather. Please pack snacks,
food, and water as needed on the trail. A raincoat or
parka would be a good idea to have. Early morning
showers have been known to happen in Payson in
June. You will want to pack your camera or
binoculars for wildlife viewing and pictures. The
mountain country is beautiful and rich with wildlife.
Remember to “Tread Lightly” on these trails.
Responsible riding, with respect for the land and the
trails, will preserve your right to ride. Please don’t
abuse this privilege.
To participate in the Mountain High Games Trail
rides, you will be required to sign a waiver of
liability when you pick up your participant packet.
Please pay attention to all postings for changes each
day.
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Safety Rules & Guidelines
Trail Guides will review the rules with all
participants before the ride. If you have any
questions regarding the rules please ask the Trail
Guide.
8. Turn lights on and assure plenty of spacing
between riders. Lights on will help the person in
front of you see you easily and quickly.
9. Ensure you have plenty of fuel and water for the
length of the ride, plus some reserve of both.
1. Each rider is responsible for his or her own safety.
2. Mountain High Games Trail Rides require
wearing helmets and safety gear. (Pants, goggles,
boots that protect the ankles and gloves) no tank
tops are allowed.
10. Each participant needs to ride at his or her own
pace. These guidelines provide assurance nobody
will get lost or left behind. It is critical that you ride
at your own pace and at your own comfort level. If
you ride beyond your comfort level; (1) you are no
longer having a good time, and (2) that increases the
odds of an accident. Each ride has to stay on
schedule to assure returning to the Payson Event
Center on time for the next event. If the pace is too
fast for a rider another Trail Guide will come and
escort them back to the Payson Event Center. If you
have this concern at all, talk with the Trail Guide
before leaving on the trails.
3. NO alcohol or illegal drugs will be allowed while on
the trail. This will be grounds for immediate dismissal
from the ride.
4. Don’t leave the group without informing the Trail
Guide. We will not leave anybody. If you get lost from
the group we will search until you are found. In the
unlikely event you do get lost, find an intersection and
stay there. Searching for a moving target is very
difficult; as well you could be miles from your last
known location in just minutes.
11. Inform the Trail Guide if you are a beginner
ATV Rider. The Trail Guide will ask that you ride
towards the front of the pack.
5. No passing other riders while traveling the trail,
space is usually for managing dust.
12. There will be breaks and picture opportunities
provided on all the trails. If you must stop while the
group is moving, go ahead, but these need to be kept
to a minimum. All riders will then come to a stop so
the group can stay together. If you do stop, leave
your ATV near the trail so those behind you will
know somebody has stopped. Our tail gunner will
not pass an ATV on the trail.
6. When stopping for any reason, always keep the road
open for other traffic. Motorcycles and quads might
come racing through, and we need to leave them some
room. So don’t stand in their way either, you could get
hurt.
7. Each rider is required to wait for the rider behind
him or her at each fork or turn on the trail. As well,
watch the rider behind you at all times. If he/she stops
for any reason, stop and wait. This will cause a chain
reaction and keep the group together. If you get to a
fork and don’t know which way to go….Stop and wait
for help. Even if it takes hours. If you stay on the
known trail we will find you soon. If you head down a
trail we did not use, it could take hours and hours to
find you. As well, if you head down a trail that is not
where the group went, you just became a Ride Master
because everybody behind you will follow. Please
realize that these trails have been designated for the
Mountain High Games only and are marked
specifically for this event. The Trail Guide is very
acquainted and knowledgeable of the trails; for your
safety, please stay with the group.
These rules are to ensure a safe and enjoyable trail
ride for all participants. They provide you with an
understanding on how Mountain High Games Staff
will manage leading you over miles of trails through
the beautiful Rim Country.
Relax and enjoy the ride!
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Camping Registration Form
$8 per night – limited space available at the Payson Event Center
Pre-Registration Deadline (May 22, 2015)
Mail to: Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1000 W. Country Club, Payson, AZ 85541
Name:______________________________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________________________________ Cell: _________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State:____________________ Zip: _____________
Emergency Contact:________________________ Phone: ____________________________________
Vehicle Type:_____________________________ License # ___________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________
# of nights you will be camping
Camp Fee $8/Night
TOTAL DUE
Camp Specs and Rules
There are limited camping spaces available at the Payson Event Center. Spaces will be sold on a first-come, first-basis.
We strongly urge you to pre-register to ensure that you get a spot. You may do this by filling out and sending in the
Camping Form, included in this packet with your other event registrations. No Sunday night camping available. You must
vacate the premises by 4PM on Sunday.
Campsite Specs - Primitive Camping (No Water or Hook-ups)
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An RV campsite is 16’x 60’and includes 1 RV or truck and trailer combo, plus 1 other vehicle, space permitting.
A tent campsite is 20’x 20’. No trailers or RVs in this area. You may have 1 vehicle per campsite. No exceptions.
Trash and porta-potties services will be available.
IMPORTANT: After you reserve your campsite, you can either pick up your camping packet at the onsite registration or at
the Payson Parks & Recreation office. 1000 W. Country Club Drive. Payson, AZ 85541. 928-474-5242 x7.
Address: Payson Event Center, 1400 Beeline Hwy (This is the physical address of the event center.
any mail to this address...we will not receive it)!
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Do not send
REGISTRATION FORM
Mail Completed Form & Check or CC Info to: Town of Pa yson, 1,000 W. Country Club, Payson, AZ 85541
ATV TRAIL RIDES
June 5-7 2015
Payson Event Center
Check in: 3 PM Friday June 5 or
7:00 AM June 6
Trail Rides Start: Friday Night at 5:45 pm
Sat. & Sun - 8 :00 AM
***All Rides will leave from the Payson Event Center
Requirements: Rides are limited to first 50 Riders for each individual ride. Must be 16 with a Valid Drivers License, OHV TAG & Street
Legal. YOU MUS T HAVE A HELMET AND WEAR LONG PANTS. Each participant must fill out a reg istration form. When you’ve
completed this form mail it to; Payson Parks & Rec, 1000 W. Country Club, Payson, AZ, 85541 along with your check or credit card
informat ion. All returned checks will be assessed return check fees. NO REFUNDS!
REGISTRATION FEES
Registration Fees
Fee Per Person
Full Event Participant: include all three rides, Friday BBQ & T-shirt
$60
Non-Rider Part icipant: (Includes Friday BBQ & T-Shirt)
$30
Single day ride (includes T-shirt)
$25
Camp ing at the Payson Event Center: ($8 per n ight per camping spot - spots are limited)
$8
Subtotal
TOTAL
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ DOB _________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________Email Address:______________________________________
City: _____________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Home Phone: _____________ Work Phone: _______________________________
Experience Level (Circle One): Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced
Sh irt size (Circle one) S
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XL
XXL
PARTICIPATION RELEAS E: In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Payson Parks, Recreation and Tourism Mountain High Games, related
events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that: the risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the
potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, I
knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, if arising from the negligence of the releasee or others, and assume full responsibility for my
participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard
during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, I, for myself and on
behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS T he Town of Payson, Payson Parks and Recreation, its
officers, officials, agents and/or employees, and if applicable, owners and lessons of premises used to conduct the event (releasees), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL
INJURY, DISABILIT Y, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHET HER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OT HERWISE,
to the fullest extent permitted by law. I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up
substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. Your signature is required otherwise your registration will not be processed. I
acknowledge that I have read and understand the Safety and Etiquette section of this registration packet. I also agree to adhere to the regulations and guidelines stated in the
Safety Rules & Guidelines section of this packet.
Riders, whose names appear hereon, understand that riding AT V’S may be hazardous, & agree to accept full responsibility for their own personal safety and wellbeing.
Riders must carry their own medical/accident insurance, & agree to hold harmless, the Town of Payson & its contractors/subcontractors, it’s officers, all sponsors,
contributors, land management agencies, guides, volunteers & any others who help organize, or carry out this event.
PHO TO /AUDIO/VIDEO RELEASE: As the athlete or parent/guardian of the above listed minor, I understand that the participant may be photographed, audio and/or
video recorded. I give consent to the above minor being photographed, audio and/or video recorded during their participation.
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Athlete's Signature
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Parent's Signature (if athlete is under age 18
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Camping Rules
1. After purchase, there are NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS. Camp permits are non-transferable. This means NO
SHARING YOUR PERMIT.
2. Every campsite must be registered to 1 responsible adult this person MUST be over 18 years of age and accepts
full responsibility for the campsite any rules broken may mean eviction with NO REFUND, absolutely NO
EXCEPTIONS.
3. No alcohol is allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. No ground fires allowed. Gas grills are allowed ONLY. No charcoal & no open flames.
5. Prohibited items include; bottles and other glass containers, NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND, fireworks, or live
music performances. No swimming pools, dance floors, staging or other structures allowed.
6. One vehicle or 2 ATV’s are allowed per campsite under the campsite fee. All vehicles parked in a campsite must
have a parking sticker that corresponds with that campsite, clearly displayed in the vehicle at all times.
7. All Generators (gas/diesel) must be turned off at 1:00am (be kind to your neighbors).
8. No soliciting on site includes food, beverage, merchandise and entertainment, or any item. Unauthorized selling of
items will result in seizure of merchandise, eviction and possible prosecution.
9. Grounds for Eviction Include: garbage filled campsite, drinking and driving, aggressive pets, excessive noise, and
unauthorized sale of food, beverage or merchandise on site, disorderly conduct, lude or destructive behavior.
10. Each campsite is responsible for dumping their own trash daily.
11. The Town of Payson reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any person without refund who is violating the
facility, local, state, or federal laws or whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly, or offensive by management.
12. Camp fee is non-refundable.
Pets Notice
Town of Payson strongly recommends that you leave your pets at home. If you choose to bring a pet to the event, you are
responsible for your pet. Pets must be LEASHED at all times. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet.
Aggressive pets are not allowed, and will be evicted or removed from the campground.
Other Camping Spots:
HOUSTON MESA CAMPING/TRAILER SITES
(928) 468-7135
2 miles north of Payson1/4 mile East of Hwy 87 on Houston Mesa Rd., Arizona
http://www.reserveamerica.com
CHRISTOPHER CREEK CAMPGROUNDS
From Town of Payson, take Highway 260, 21 miles east on Highway 87 to Campgrounds.
http://abte.st/q
PONDEROSA CAMPGROUNDS
(928) 468-5021
14 miles east of Town of Payson (Highway 87) on Highway 260, South side of road. http://www.reserveamerica.com
PAYSON CAMPGROUND AND RV
(928) 472-2267808 E. Highway 260 Payson, AZ 85541
https://paysoncampground.com/Home_Page.php
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