# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ridge Raiser: Operation Build & Honor
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ridge Raiser: Operation Build & Honor

(AZT VETS Veterans Day Event – Passage 5, Santa Rita Mountains)

Join the Arizona Trail Association’s VETS (Veteran Engagement & Trail Stewardship) Program and Team Rubicon West Branch for a powerful Veterans Day weekend of service, teamwork, and purpose as we build a brand-new section of the Arizona National Scenic Trail within Enzenberg Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains.

This special project unites military veterans, their families, and community partners to construct new tread, enhance trail sustainability, and honor all who have served—by continuing the mission of stewardship and connection to the land we fought to protect.

? Event Schedule
Saturday, November 8
- Arrival and camp setup (location details to follow)
- Meet & greet with AZT VETS and Team Rubicon members
- Fireside safety briefing and dinner provided

Sunday & Monday, November 9–10
-Breakfast at camp
- Trail design & construction workshop (led by ATA & Forest Service staff)
- New tread construction in Enzenberg Canyon (lunch provided on-site)
- Dinner and evening reflection around the campfire

Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans Day)
- Morning breakfast and closing circle of gratitude
- Optional morning work session (weather permitting)
- Early afternoon departure

? Details
Meals: Most meals provided at no cost.
Registration: Pre-registration required. Limited to 22 veteran participants.
Who’s Invited: Designed for military service members, veterans, and their immediate families. While we welcome the interest of the general public, this event is reserved to provide meaningful opportunities for veterans to connect, heal, and honor their service through stewardship.
Trail Work: Expect moderate to strenuous labor, including digging new tread and moving rock and soil. All experience levels are welcome—training and tools will be provided.

This Veterans Day, trade the parade route for the ridgeline. Together, we’ll leave a lasting mark on the land that reflects the strength, resilience, and unity of the veteran community.

⚠️ Health & Safety
The ATA will continue to follow health protocols as recommended by public health officials. Please avoid attending if you are feeling unwell or may have been recently exposed to a contagious illness. Monitor your health and notify Chappy if your condition changes before or after the event.

? Registration & Contact
For more information, contact:
? chappy@aztrail.org
? Call or text: (970) 779-5740
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sonoita/ridge-raiser-operation-build-and-honor/200029131729038
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, health-wellness, workshops, veterans-day, meetups, meet-and-greet, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sonoita
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: E Greaterville Rd, Sonoita, AZ 85637, United States
- **lat**: 31.77234
- **long**: -110.75282
- **full address**: E Greaterville Rd, Sonoita, AZ 85637, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Ridge Raiser: Operation Build & Honor
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ridge Raiser: Operation Build & Honor being held?
  - **A:** Ridge Raiser: Operation Build & Honor takes place on Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm at E Greaterville Rd, Sonoita, AZ 85637, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ridge Raiser: Operation Build & Honor?
  - **A:** Ridge Raiser: Operation Build & Honor is organized by AZT VETS.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ridge Raiser: Operation Build & Honor is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sonoita, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ridge Raiser: Operation Build & Honor sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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