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:3@runraptorrun.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20150116 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20150120 DTSTAMP:20150130T140035Z URL:https://runraptorrun.com/events/snoball-2015/ SUMMARY:SnoBall 2015 DESCRIPTION:\n\nLimited to the first 60 Registered Raptors\n\nThe 2015 SnoB all is a must do winter Raptor Run/driving experience. Some of the greates t memories and stories of Raptor adventures have been created during the p ast SnoBall’s.  At the 2015 Snoball you and your Raptor will encounter everything that Mother Nature and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan can thro w at it.  There will be areas of two track roads\, logging trails\, fores t service roads and country roads. These roads will have varying degrees o f snowfall on them\, from significant snow fall to minimal/scraped country roads. From the moment you put the SnoBall official placard on your truck you are in for one of the most unique and exciting weekends ever. This is not a race we will stay together as a pack and work as a team to insure e veryone makes it to each destination.\n\nGreat Lakes Raptor Excursions has chosen some of the most capable and experienced drivers as your group lea d and chase trucks. You and your Ford Raptor will explore over 600 miles o f the picturesque Upper Peninsula of Michigan within your group of 15 othe r Raptors.  Lead and Chase trucks are outfitted with first aid kits\, ext raction equipment\, VHF radio communications\, GPS navigation and trail kn owledge to get everyone to the final destination safely.\n\nBut the drivin g isn’t the only appeal to this run. We will also be staying in a few of the nicest Hotel/Casinos in the Upper 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 getting a massage.\n\nPlease visit the The SnoBall Facebook page: \n\nRUN DETAILS\n\nFriday Night (1/16/2015)\n\nTh ere will be a mandatory SnoBall kick off meeting and registration from 7 p .m. to 9 p.m. in the Eagles room at the Island Resort and Casino.\n\n\n\nS chedule:\n\n 1900-2100 EST: SnoBall kick off meeting and registration at  Island Resort and Casino Registration in Eagles Room\n\nAll event times a re in Eastern Time\, Harris\, MI is in the Central Time Zone\nHotel: (Also 1/19/2015)\nIsland Resort and Casino\nW399 U.S. 2\nHarris\, MI 49845\n800 -682-6040\nhttp://www.islandresortandcasino.com\n$99 + Tax [Code: Ford Rap tor Group]\n\n\n\nSaturday (1/17/2015)\n\nThis is the day everyone has bee n waiting for!!!! At 8:30 a.m. there will be a drivers meeting just to go over some basics and so that everyone is on the same page. At 9 a.m. we he ad out towards Watersmeet\, MI. On the way will encounter snow covered roa ds and significant snow drifts and some of the most beautiful scenery in M ichigan.\n\nWe will stop for lunch on the way as we continue our journey t owards Watersmeet. Once at the Lac Vieux Desert Casino there will be a few dinning and bar options.\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Depart the Island Resort and Casino\n 2000 EST: Arrive at Lac Vieux Desert Casino\n\nAll event times are in Eastern Time\, Watersmeet\, MI is in the Central Time Zone\nHotel:\nLac Vieux Desert Casino\nUS 45\nWa tersmeet\, MI 49969\n800-895-2505\nhttp://www.lvdcasino.com\n$ ??? + tax [ Code: 00290 or "Ford Raptor Group"]\nLVD Casino allows pets in some smoki ng rooms.\n\n\n\nWatersmeet\n- Things to See and Do: Watersmeet\, MI\nSund ay (1/18/2015)\n\nSunday we will have a drivers meeting 8:30 a.m. just to go over the differences between Sunday and Saturdays terrain. The group wi ll leave from the Lac Vieux Desert at 9:00am and head towards Marquette.\n \nThere are multiple restaurant and Bar options in Marquette\, Blackrocks and The Ore Dock Brewing Company are local favorites.\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Head towards Marquette\n 1830 EST: Arrive at Ramada Inn\n\nAll event times are in Eastern Time\, Marquette\, MI is in the Eastern Time Zone\nHotel:\nRamada Inn Marquette\n412 W Washi ngton Street\nBusiness US41/M28\nMarquette\, MI 49855\n1-906-228-6000\nhtt p://www.ramadamarquette.com\n$94 + Tax [Code: Ford Raptor Group]\n$25 doll ar fee for Pets\n\n\n\nMarquette\n- Blackrocks Brewery\n- Ore Dock Brewi ng Company\n- Marquette Mountain\nMonday (1/19/2015)\n\nAt 8:30 a.m. there will be a drivers meeting before heading off at 9 a.m. towards the Up Nor th Lodge.  We will be stopping at the Up North Lodge for lunch as we did in 2013 and 2014.\n\nAfter lunch we will start our journey towards the Isl and Resort and Casino.\n\nThe Banquet will be Monday Night at 7pm in the I sland Resort and Casino's banquet room\, there will be a Cash Bar open at the banquet.\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Driver Meeting\n 0900 EST: Hea d towards UP North Lodge\n 1700 EST: Arrive at Island Resort and Casino\n 1900 EST: Banquet at Island Resort and Casino\n\n\nHotel: (Also 1/16/2015) \nIsland Resort and Casino\nW399 U.S. 2\nHarris\, MI 49845\n800-682-6040\n http://www.islandresortandcasino.com\n$99 + Tax [Code: Ford Raptor Group]\ n\n\n\n- The Up North Lodge\nTuesday (1/20/15)\n\n Depart for Home: Safe T ravels\n\nPrice for event\n\n\n $350 per Truck/Driver - Includes 1 SnoBall sweatshirt\, The SnoBall Placards\, driver’s bag and entrance into clos ing event with breakfast.\n $100 per Co-Driver/Passenger - Includes 1 the SnoBall sweatshirt\, entrance into closing event with breakfast.\n\nThe Sn oBall  Rules\n\n 100% Sober Driving. Alcohol consumption will not be tole rated on trails or any time you are driving. Remember these are state/publ ic roads.  If caught you will be asked to leave.\n Illegal drug use will not be tolerated. Same as alcohol consumption\n Do not tailgate\n No litte ring\n Know the limitations of your driving ability and your Raptor for th e conditions.\n No whiners!\n Everyone in your vehicle must have a filled out waiver. NO Exceptions! You will not be allowed to participate without everyone having a completed waiver.\n FUEL YOUR TRUCK UP EVERY EVENING!!!! !!!\n All times are Eastern Standard Time\n\nMust have items for The 2015 SnoBall\n\nFirst and foremost every truck\, Driver and Co-Pilot must be re ady for the Ultimate cold weather Raptor Run ever planned. A positive atti tude goes a long way. We will stay as a group though out this event and ar rive at each destination as a pack\, this is NOT a race. Being as it is wi nter there maybe changes along the way depending on snow level for better and worse.  Snow is the key to this trip\, while it will be fun with mini mal snow\, blizzard type conditions make it unbelievable.  Please keep an open mind and be prepared to be a part of the best cold weather Raptor Ru n ever planned.\n\nEvery truck must have these items at a minimum before p articipating in the SnoBall 500\n\n VHF Radio  or a MUR’s Radio (Marine VHF radios will not work)\n\nRadio Frequencies (Please make sure that you r radio is programmed for these frequencies)\n\n\n\n 151.820 MHz GLRE001\n 151.880 MHz GLRE002\n 151.940 MHz GLRE003\n 152.000 MHz TRR1\n 152.750 MH z TRR2\n\n\n\n Working 4wd and all maintenance up to date with 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 yourself and us a favor and get them replaced before the event.\n Spare tire/Tires secured and located in the bed of the truck. Contact Jimmy@Wstarindustries.com fo r mounting solutions\n Rear Facing Amber Lights. KC Cyclones and Whelen Ve rtex's are the popular choice.\n Essential Fluids (e.g.\, Engine Oil\, ATF \, Brake...)\n 2 bags of sand or cat litter\n One shovel\n Tow strap at le ast 20’ and 2 D-Rings rated to pull the truck\n Winter boots: Lacrosse\, Muck\, Sorels\, etc. You may have to get out into very deep snow.\n Winte r clothing: Just like above it is more than likely going to be cold and yo u will have to get out of your vehicle.\n Ice Scraper/Snowbrush &\; -30 degree windshield washer fluid\n\nRecommended Additional Items\n\n You do not need a Co-pilot but it is recommended to help with communication traf fic and navigating the trails/roads. Plus it’s more fun with someone in the truck with you.\n Snatch and tow straps\n Navigation: Lowrance\, Garmi n\, Android tablet with an off-road map app.\n 5 gallons extra gas\n A Com e along\n Floor jack and some 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 Truck trails\, Forrest Service roads.\n First Aid Kit\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:20141102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR