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:42@runraptorrun.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20240112 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20240116 DTSTAMP:20240730T001505Z URL:https://runraptorrun.com/events/snoball-2024/ SUMMARY:The SnoBall 2024 DESCRIPTION:\nPresented by: \n\n\nThis marks the 12th anniversary of SnoBa ll and where GLRE got started.  Moving back to the tried and true SnoBall plan\, this event is based out of the Island Casino in the Upper Peninsul a.\n\nFor 2024 we are currently limited in size as in the past.\n\n6 Group s will be led by: TBD\n\n Alpha –Jason\n Bravo –Keith\n Delta –Re d\n Echo –Shawn\n Yeti –Ted\n Zulu –TJ\n\nRegistration includes:\ n\n 4 nights of hotel rooms\, 4 nights at Island Resort and Casino\n 3 D ays of offroading in the snow covered UP of Michigan\, lead by highly skil led and qualified GLRE Offroad support drivers\n 2024 SnoBall Cold Weathe r Apparel for each participant\n 2024 SnoBall Placards\n Entry to the 20 24 SnoBall Banquet\, Dinner\, Awards and Raffle\n\n \;\nREGISTRATION- CLOSED\nThe 2024 SnoBall is the 12th Annual premier winter Raptor Run/driv ing experience. Some of the greatest memories and stories of Raptor advent ures have been created during the past SnoBall’s.  At the Snoball 12 yo u and your Raptor will encounter everything that Mother Nature and the Upp er Peninsula of Michigan can throw at it. There will be areas of two track roads\, logging trails\, forest service roads and country roads. These ro ads will have varying degrees of 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 everyone makes it to each destination.\n\nWe have made some significant changes to the format and route this year. The re are 3 specific routes\, allowing only 2 groups on each trail at a time.  This will minimize waiting and backups due to deep snow\, stuck or brok en down vehicles.  As always\, Peshekee Grade\, Grapevine and other roads north of Champion are part of the planed route.\n\nGreat Lakes Raptor Exc ursions has chosen some of the most capable and experienced drivers as you r group lead and chase trucks. You and your Ford Raptor will explore over 700 miles of the picturesque Upper Peninsula of Michigan within your group of 20 other Raptors. Lead and Chase trucks are outfitted with first aid k its\, extraction equipment\, VHF radio communications\, GPS navigation and trail knowledge to get everyone to the final destination safely.\n\nBut t he driving isn’t the only appeal to this run. We will also be staying at the nicest location in the UP.  The Island Resort and Casino and its bra nd new tower. *****Please no Air Horns in the Casino.\nSCHEDULE\nFriday Ni ght (1/12/2024)\n\n\n\n \;\nThere will be a mandatory SnoBall kick off and registration from 8:00pm to 10:00pm in the Eagle Room at the Island R esort and Casino.  During which time there will be vendors showing off pr oduct and talking about future plans.\n\nSchedule:\n\n 2000-2200 EST: Sno Ball kick off meeting and registration at Island Resort and Casino\n\nAll event times are in Eastern Time (Harris\, MI is in the Central Time Zone)\ nDay 1: Saturday (1/13/2024)\n\nThis is the day everyone has been waiting for!!!! At 8:30am there will be a drivers meeting to go over some basics a nd so that everyone is on the same page.\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing Island Casino\n\n\nDay 2: Sunday (1/14/2024)\n\n\n \;\n\nMore Snow\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Dri vers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing\n\n\nDay 3: Monday (1/ 15/2024)\n\n\n\n \;\n\nMore Snow\, More Cold\, More Fun!\nSchedule:\n\ n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing\n\nThe Banquet\n\n\n 2000 EST: SnoBall Banquet/ Awards presentation in the Isla nd Resort and Casino’s banquet room\, there will be a Cash Bar open at t he banquet.\n\n\nTuesday (1/16/2024)\nDepart for Home: Safe Travels\n\nCOS T\nRegistration\nStarting at $1750 -\n\n Includes: Hotels\, 2 SnoBall Win ter Apparel Items\, The SnoBall Placards\, and entrance into SnoBall closi ng event.\n\nRULES\n\n\n 100% Sober Driving. Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or anytime you are driving. Remember these are sta te/public 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 littering\n Know the limitations of your driving ability and your Rapt or for the conditions.\n No whiners!\n Everyone in your vehicle must hav e a filled out waiver. NO Exceptions! You will not be allowed to participa te 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 be ready for the Ultimate cold weather Raptor R un ever planned. A positive attitude goes a long way. We will stay as a gr oup though out this event and arrive at each destination as a pack\, this is NOT a race. There will be times where the group is moving along great a nd other times where someone is stuck. The person stuck could be you one o f the times so get out and help your fellow group members\, its part of th e appeal. Being as it is winter there maybe changes along the way dependin g on snow level for better and worse. Snow is the key to this trip\, while it will be fun with minimal snow\, blizzard type conditions make it unbel ievable. 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 item s at a minimum before participating in The 2024 SnoBall:\n\n VHF Radio or a MUR’s Radio (Marine VHF radios will not work)\n      Radio Frequen cies (Please make sure that your radio is programmed for these frequencies )\n\n 151.820 MHz GLRE1\n 151.880 MHz GLRE2\n 151.940 MHz GLRE3\n 152. 000 MHz TRR1\n 152.750 MHz TRR2\n\n\n\n\n Working 4wd and all maintenanc e up to date with no major issues\n Rear facing amber lights. Contact GJ Motorsports for the best option.\n Good tires: With a lot of tread remain ing.\n Spare tire/Tires secured and located in the bed of the truck. Cont act RPG Offroad\, Allied Offroad or KHC for mounting solutions\n 2 bags of sand or cat litter\n One shovel\n 1 Quart of ATF Fluid ** Gen 1 Requi rement\n Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck\n Winter b oots: Lacrosse\, Muck\, Sorels\, etc. You may have to get out into very de ep 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 vehicle.\n Ice Scraper/Sn ow brush &\; -30 degree windshield washer fluid\n\nRecommended Addition al Items\n\n\n You do not need a Co-pilot but it is recommended to help w ith communication traffic and navigating the trails/roads. Plus it’s mor e fun with someone in the truck with you.\n Snatch and tow straps\n Navi gation: Lowrance\, Garmin\, iPad\, or Android tablet with an off-road map app.\n 5 gallons extra gas\n A Come along\n Floor jack and some wood bl ocks 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\, Forres t Service roads.\n First Aid Kit\n\n \;\nLodging:\nIsland Resort and Casino\nW399 U.S. 2\nHarris\, MI 49845\n800-682-6040\n\nAbove Information Subject to Change\nPresented By:\n\n\n\n \;\nDay Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \;\nOfficial Lighting of The 2024 Snoball:\n\nOfficial Chase Light of The 2024 SnoBall:\n\n\n \;\nOfficial Winch of The 2024 SnoBall:\n\n \n \;\nSponsors:\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n\n\n&nb sp\;\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n“In compliance with MCL 324.51113 of the Commercial Forest Act\, none of the funds raised for this event will be u sed as payment or compensation for use of any part of the event that trave rses property enrolled in the Commercial Forest Program.”\n \;\n\n&n bsp\;\n\n 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:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR