If you would like to become an official member of Higher Ground 4x4 you need to read and accept our by-laws, once that is done please respond here with your first and last name along with a contact email
Club by-laws
Article I
Higher Ground 4x4 By-Laws
1. We strive to maintain a safe and family oriented atmosphere whenever we wheel or explore. All members should have a basic first aid kit in their vehicle and should refrain from excessive swearing or lewd behaviour
2. Safety equipment is vital. All members should have basic safety equipment such as cell phone, tow straps, jacks, fire extinguisher and tools.
3. Obey BLM and forest service rules. No fires means no fires. We should always stay on the trail and practice the "tread lightly" guidelines
4. Keep track of your group. Know where each member of our group is. Whether they are in a jeep or off exploring a mine or cave. Know where everyone is at all times.
5. Never, drink and drive while offroad.
6. Always wear your seatbelt offroad. A roll over at 5mph can be deadly if you are not restrained.
7. When exploring caves each member of the party needs at least 3 light sources, extra batterys and a helmet. If you do not have these you will not be allowed in the cave.
8. We will not collect dues or hold mandatory meetings. If a member is inclined to help support the site and club membership then they may contribute financially. There will not be required meetings to attend
9. All vehicles must be 4wheel drive to attend offroad trips rated 3.5 or higher. 2wheel drive vehicles must have capable means of extraction if they become stuck. A tow rope, hilift or winch are mandatory for 2wheel drive vehicles on all offroad runs.
10. All vehicles attending recreational or exploration trips must be in good working order and need at least 1 piece of extraction equipment. (Tow rope, hilift jack, winch)
11. All ATV's or dirtbikes that attend a run need to have proper safety equipment and the riders need to observe good trail etiquette.
12. All trail participants acknowledge that there is a certain risk when traveling offroad or exploring. All members need to be prepared to spend the night if necessary and will not hold Higher Ground 4x4 or any of its members responsible for any vehicle or personal injury/damages.
13. These by-laws may be ammended by a 2/3rds vote from club members
Article II
Higher Ground 4x4 Membership
Qualifications:
Members must be 18 years of age
Members must have a 4wheel drive vehicle if attending offroad runs. If member is only participating in caving or recreational events then they must have a reliable means of transportation to attend.
Members must have proper safety equipment listed in Article I By-Laws.
Members must adhere to all club by-laws and show they are responsible drivers on and offroad.
Article III
Higher Ground 4x4 jobs
No member of Higher Ground 4x4 will take payment or salary of any kind for holding these positions
Each position is up for review yearly on January 1st. New positions may be created at this time and new members may be elected into office by 2/3rds vote by club members.
Lead mechanic: Responsible for trail repairs and may be contacted for help in wrenching on a friends jeep
Land use director: Responsible for coordinating with the ASA4WDC and AZOHVC on land use issues and keeping the club informed of bills in legislation that will effect the offroad community in Arizona
Lead web-designer: Responsible for website and page content.
Club photographer: Responsible for taking pictures of events and offroad trips
Forum moderators: Responsible for ensuring only appropriate content is posted on the forum
Club president: There will be no official president. All issues will be put to vote and decided by 2/3rds vote