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:14@runraptorrun.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20160115 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20160119 DTSTAMP:20151230T144203Z URL:https://runraptorrun.com/events/snoball-2016/ SUMMARY:SnoBall 2016 DESCRIPTION:The 2016 SnoBall is the 4th Annual premier winter Raptor Run/dr iving experience. Some of the greatest memories and stories of Raptor adve ntures have been created during the past SnoBall’s. At the 2016 Snoball you and your Raptor will encounter everything that Mother Nature and the U pper Peninsula of Michigan can throw at it. There will be areas of two tra ck roads\, logging trails\, forest service roads and country roads. These roads will have varying degrees of snowfall on them\, from significant sno w fall to minimal/scraped country roads. From the moment you put the SnoBa ll official placard on your truck you are in for one of the most unique an d exciting weekends ever. This is not a race we will stay together as a pa ck and work as a team to insure everyone makes it to each destination.\n\n We have made some significant changes to the format and route this year.  There are 3 specific routes that you as a participant will be taking.  E ach day your group and 1 other group will be embarking on 1 of 3 predeterm ined trails.\n\nAlso new this year is an awards presentation for participa nts.  We are going to be doing numerous awards including but not limited to\, Best Truck of the SnoBall\, Organizers Choice\, Most Helpful Particip ant\, etc.  These awards will be nominated by your lead and chase drivers and presented at the banquet.\n\nGreat Lakes Raptor Excursions has chosen some of the most capable and experienced drivers as your group lead and c hase trucks. You and your Ford Raptor will explore over 600 miles of the p icturesque Upper Peninsula of Michigan within your group of 15 other Rapto rs. Lead and Chase trucks are outfitted with first aid kits\, extraction e quipment\, VHF radio communications\, GPS navigation and trail knowledge t o get everyone to the final destination safely.\n\nBut the driving isn’t the only appeal to this run. We will also be staying at the nicest Hotel/ Casino in the Upper Peninsula\, The Island Resort and Casino.  There we w ill hopefully have plenty of time to unwind in whatever fashion you desire \, whether it is hanging out at the sports bar\, gambling or getting a mas sage.\n\nPlease visit the The SnoBall Facebook page: \n\n \;\n\nVideo Gallery\n\nDon’t need to read the details? SOLD OUT\n\nPresented by: \ nLODGING\nIsland Resort and Casino\nW399 U.S. 2\nHarris\, MI 49845\n800-68 2-6040\nhttp://www.islandresortandcasino.com\n$99.99 + Tax [Code: Ford Rap tor Group] The Whole event is now based out of 1 hotel\n\nSCHEDULE\nFrida y Night (1/15/2016)\n\nThere will be a mandatory SnoBall kick off and regi stration from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Eagles room at the Island Resort and Casino during which time there will be vendors showing off product and ta lking about future plans.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n 2000-2200 EST: SnoBall ki ck off meeting and registration at Island Resort and Casino in Eagles Room \n\nAll event times are in Eastern Time (Harris\, MI is in the Central Tim e Zone)\n\n\n\nDay 1: Saturday (1/16/2016)\nThis is the day everyone has b een waiting for!!!! At 8:30am there will be a drivers meeting just to go o ver some basics and so that everyone is on the same page.\n\n\n\n\nSchedul e:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Depart the Island Resort and Casino\n\n\nRoutes\n\n Alpha and Spartan\n Echo and Delta\n Yeti and Brav o\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2: Sunday (1/17/2016)\nAnother day\, another trail\n\n\n\ n\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Depart the Island R esort and Casino\n\n\nRoutes\n\n Delta and Echo\n Bravo and Yeti\n Spartan and Alpha\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3: Monday (1/18/2016)\n\nMore Snow\, More Cold!\ n\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Depart the Is land Resort and Casino\n\n\nRoutes\n\n Yeti and Bravo\n Alpha and Spartan\ n Echo and Delta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBanquet:\n\n 2000 EST: SnoBall Banquet / Awards presentation in the Island Resort and Casino’s banquet room\, t here will be a Cash Bar open at the banquet.0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n\n\ n\n\n\nTuesday (1/19/16)\nDepart for Home: Safe Travels\n\nCOST\n$350 per Truck/Driver: Includes 1 SnoBall sweatshirt\, The SnoBall Placards\, drive r’s bag and entrance into closing event.\n$100 per Co-Driver/Passenger: Includes 1 the SnoBall sweatshirt\, entrance into closing event.\n\nRULES\ n\n 100% Sober Driving. Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trail s or any time you are driving. Remember these are state/public roads. If c aught you will be asked to leave.\n Illegal drug use will not be tolerated . Same as alcohol consumption\n Do not tailgate\n No littering\n Know the limitations of your driving ability and your Raptor for the conditions.\n No whiners!\n Everyone in your vehicle must have a filled out waiver. NO E xceptions! You will not be allowed to participate without everyone having a completed waiver.\n FUEL YOUR TRUCK UP EVERY EVENING!!!!!!!\n\nWhat you need to bring\nFirst and foremost every truck\, Driver and Co-Pilot must b e ready for the Ultimate cold weather Raptor Run ever planned. A positive attitude goes a long way. We will stay as a group though out this event an d arrive at each destination as a pack\, this is NOT a Race.  There will be times where the group is moving along great and other times where someo ne is stuck.  The person stuck could be you one of the times so get out a nd help your fellow group members\, it's part of the appeal.  Being as it is winter there maybe changes along the way depending on snow levels for better and worse. Snow is the key to this trip\, while it will be fun with minimal 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 Run ever planned.\n\nEvery truck must have these items at a minimum befor e participating in the SnoBall 500\n\n VHF Radio  or a MUR’s Radio (Mar ine VHF radios will not work)\n\nRadio Frequencies (Please make sure that your radio is programmed for these frequencies)\n\n\n\n 151.820 MHz GLRE1 (Alpha &\; Yeti)\n 151.880 MHz GLRE2 (Bravo)\n 151.940 MHz GLRE3 (Charl ie)\n 152.000 MHz TRR1 (Delta)\n 152.750 MHz TRR2 (Echo)\n\n\n\n Working 4 wd and all maintenance up to date with no major issues\n Rear facing amber lights. KC Cyclones or Whelen Vertex are the popular choices\n Good tires :  With a lot of thread remaining.\n Spare tire/Tires secured and located in the bed of the truck. Contact WSI Fabrication\, TMX\, RPG Offroad or K HC for mounting solutions\n2 bags of sand or cat litter\n One shovel (at t he least)\n 1 Quart of ATF Fluid\n Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to p ull the truck\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 get out of your veh icle.\n Ice Scraper/Snow brush &\; -30 degree windshield washer fluid ( don't forget to cycle out the higher temperature rate fluid)\n\nRecommende d Additional Items\n\n You do not need a Co-pilot but it is recommended to help with communication traffic 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\, Garmin\, iPad\, or Android tablet with an off-roa d map app.\n 5 gallons extra gas\n A Come 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\, For rest Service roads.\n First Aid Kit\n\nOTHER SPONSORS\n\n Apollo Optics\n Baja Kits by Brenthel\n Bison Coolers\n Cactus Creek Gourmet Coffee\n Cra ven Speed\n Crown Offroad\n Fiberwerx Offroad Fiberglass\n Ford Raptor For um\n Freedom Motorsports\n G&\;P Motorsports\n LVJ Motorsports\n Method Race Wheels\n Night Raptor Tactical\n Raptor Addict\n Rappy Graphics\n RC V Performance Products\n Rogue Racing\n RSI Works llc\n Southeast Overland \n Sunrise Tactical Gear\n Traction Jack\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://runraptorrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2015 /10/snoball4-dark.png 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:20151101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR