BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@runraptorrun.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20130119 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20130122 DTSTAMP:20150130T140836Z URL:https://runraptorrun.com/events/snoball-2013/ SUMMARY:The SnoBall 500 DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe SnoBall 500 is a winter Raptor Run/driving experience. During this run you and your Raptor will encounter everything that Mother Nature and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan can throw at it. There will be areas of two track roads\, logging trails\, forest service roads and count ry roads. These roads will have varying degrees of snowfall on them\, from significant snow fall to minimal/scraped country roads. From the moment y ou put the SnoBall 500 official window decal on your truck you are in for one of the most unique and exciting weekends ever. This is not a race we w ill stay together as a pack and work as a team to insure everyone makes it to each destination.\n\nBut the driving isn’t the only appeal to this r un. We will also be staying in a few of the nicest Hotel/Casinos in the Up per Peninsula. There will be plenty of time to unwind in whatever fashion you desire\, whether it is hanging out at the sports bar\, gambling or get ting a massage.\n\nPlease visit the SnoBall 500 Facebook page: www.faceboo k.com/SnoBall500\n\nRUN DETAILS\n\nFriday Night (1/19/2013)\nThe Run doesn ’t officially begin until Saturday morning at 0830\, but for anyone inte rested in crossing the Mackinaw Bridge as a group we will be meeting at 16 30est. Meeting location is the Burger King off of exit 338 on I-75. We wil l leave no later than 7pm for the Island Resort and Casino.\nThere will be a mandatory registration at 10pm eastern time in the Eagles room located in the Convention Center at the Island Resort and Casino we will have ever yone’s SnoBall 500 gear there.\nRegistration is sponsored by Azunia Tequ ila\n\nSaturday (1/20/2013)\nThis is the day everyone has been waiting for !!!! At 0830 there will be a drivers meeting just to go over some basics a nd so that everyone is on the same page. At 0900 we head out towards the N orway truck trail and our scramble area. On the way will encounter snow co vered roads and significant snow drifts. The Norway truck trail is an off roaders dream\, the trail includes everything for open sections to granite rocks.\n\nAfter the truck trail we will make our way up County roads and two track roads with the group stopping for lunch at the Up North Lodge as well as a possible stop at Da Yoopers Tourist Trap. After some more back country roads we end up on 41 ending up at the Travelodge in Houghton\, MI . The Travelodge is located near quite a few bars and restaurants includin g the Keweenaw Brewing Co.\n\nSunday (1/21/2013)\nSunday is a long day we will have a drivers meeting 0830 just to go over the differences between S unday and Saturdays terrain. The group will leave from the Travelodge at 0 900 and head up one of the most scenic routes in Michigan all the way to C opper Harbor\, MI. We will hang out for a bit to take pictures then the gr oup heads back down to Houghton where we will get lunch. From here we head out towards Ontonagon following forest service roads and country roads. W hen we arrive as a pack of Raptors in the small town of Ontonagon we will take some pictures and rest our legs for a short break.\n\nAs we leave Ont onagon the sun will be setting as we travel along the coast of Lake Superi or across forest service roads\, county roads and ORV routes. Our final de stination is the Lac Vieux Desert Casino in Watersmeet\, MI. But our day d oes not end when we arrive at the Casino. Those that are interested after checking in will meet at 2100 for a very interesting experience\, the Paul ding light. The Paulding light is a light that appears in the sky and has also appeared in shows such as paranormal activity\, Ripley’s Believe it or not\, and Unsolved Mysteries.\n\nMonday (1/22/2013)\nOn Monday morning we find us nearing the completion of this run\, we have reserved a banque t room for a late breakfast and run closing event. During the this time we have some Swag to give away from our sponsors as well as a Raffle for don ated items. After the closing events we will all start to make our way hom e\, thinking about the weekend the whole time.\n\nPrice for event:\n$125 p er Truck/Driver - Includes 1 SnoBall 500 sweatshirt or hoodie\, SnoBall 50 0 window stickers with truck number\, entrance into closing event with bre akfast/raffle drawing\n\n$40 per Co-Driver/Passenger - Includes 1 SnoBall 500 sweatshirt or hoodie\, entrance into closing event with breakfast/raff le drawing.\n\nRegister via PayPal and please pay as a Gift:\n\nPlease inc lude your name\, phone number\, Screen Name\, Year\, color\, SCab or SCrew and size of Sweatshirt. If you have a Co-driver please include their name \, Screen name (if applicable) and sweatshirt size.\n\n*** A major portion of the proceeds from the Raffle will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Pr oject. This donation will be made under the Ford Raptor Owners. ***\n\n S noBall 500 Rules\n\n 100% Sober Driving.\n Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or any time you are driving. Remember these are state roads. You will get a DUI if caught.\n Illegal drug use will not be toler ated. Same as alcohol consumption\n Do not tailgate\n No littering\n Know the limitations of your driving ability and your Raptor in the conditions. \n No whiners!\n Everyone in your vehicle must have a filled out waiver. N O Exceptions! You will not be allowed to participate without everyone havi ng a completed waiver.\n\nFirst and foremost every truck\, Driver and Co-P ilot must be ready for the first all-cold weather Raptor Run ever planned. A positive attitude goes a long way. We will stay as a group though out t his event and arrive at each destination as a pack\, this is NOT a race. B eing the inaugural event there maybe changes along the way depending on sn ow level for better and worse. We will not be afraid to deviate from our r oute to encounter deep snow if it’s possible. Snow is the key to this tr ip\, while it will be fun with minimal snow\, the SnoBall 500 could become EPIC with massive amounts of fresh snow. Please keep an open mind and be prepared to be a part of the best cold weather Raptor Run ever planned.\n\ nEvery truck must have these items at a minimum before participating in th e SnoBall 500\n\n Working 4wd\n All maintenance up to date and no major is sues\n Decent tires: We’re not going to go around and checking everyone ’s tires but if you have very little remaining tread do us a favor and g et them replaced before the SnoBall 500.\n Spare tire/tires secured and lo cated in the bed of the truck. Contact WSI for mounting solutions\n 2 bags of sand or cat litter\n One shovel\n Tow strap at least 20’ and rated t o pull the truck and 2 D rings\n Winter boots: Lacrosse\, Muck\, Sorels\, etc. You may have to get out into very deep snow.\n Winter clothing: Just like above it is more than likely going to be cold and you will have to ge t out of your vehicle.\n Ice Scraper/Snowbrush &\; -30 degree windshiel d washer fluid\n\nRecommended Additional Items\n\n You do not need a Co-pi lot but it is recommended to help with communication traffic and navigatin g the trails/roads. Plus it’s more fun with someone in the truck with yo u.\n VHF/FRS radio\n Navigation: Lowrance\, Garmin\, Android tablet with a n offroad map app.\n 5 gallons extra gas\n A Come along\n Floor jack and s ome wood blocks to help support it in the snow\n Auxiliary lighting. While it can’t be used on road it would be a great benefit on the ORV Routes\ , Forrest Service roads.\n First Aid Kit\n\nRadio Frequencies\n\n151.820 M Hz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz\n151.880 MHz Bandwidth 11.25 kHz\n151.940 MHz Bandw idth 11.25 kHz\n\n*** Please make sure that your radio is programmed for t hese frequencies.\n\nRoom Reservations\nIsland Resort and Casino-\n877-475 -7375\n1/18/2013\n$97.01 -----------Ford Raptor Group\n\nTravelodge Hought on-\n906-482-1400\n1/19/2013\n62.10+tax---------Ford Raptor Group Book by 12/19\n\nHoughton overflow hotel:\nFranklin Square Inn\n1/19/2013\n888-487 -1700\n$89-$109------ No group booking\n\nLac Vieux Desert Casino\n800-895 -2505\n1/20/2013\n$49 + tax ----------Tell code 2784\nPet information:\nIs land Resort and Casino - does not accept pets.\n\nTravel Lodge accepts pet s - $20 / stay.\n\nLac Vieux Desert Casino - allows pets in some smoking r ooms.\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \; CATEGORIES:GLRE,Road/Trail LOCATION:Island Resort & Casino Harris\, MI\, W 399 U.S. 2\, Harris\, MI\, 49845\, Mid-West\, United States GEO:45.7029413697589;-87.33973515344229 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=W 399 U.S. 2\, Harris\, MI\ , 49845\, Mid-West\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Island Resor t & Casino Harris\, MI:geo:45.7029413697589,-87.33973515344229 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20121104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR