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:32@runraptorrun.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20210115 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20210119 DTSTAMP:20210102T163123Z URL:https://runraptorrun.com/events/snoball2021/ SUMMARY:The 2021 SnoBall DESCRIPTION:\n\n \;\n\n \;\nPresented by: \n\n\nThis marks the 9th anniversary of SnoBall and where GLRE got started. For 2021 we are curren tly limited in size as in the past.\n\n6 Groups will be led by: \n\n Alp ha –Jason\n Bravo –Keith\n Delta –Red\n Echo –Shawn\n Yeti – Ted\n Zulu –TJ\n\nRegular Registration includes:\n\n 3 Days over 700 m iles of offroading in the snow covered UP of Michigan\, lead by GLRE Offro ad support drivers\, the most qualified and experienced Ford Raptor driver s in the UP of Michigan.  All support drivers have First Aid kits and hav e taken CPR/First Aid classes.\n 2021 SnoBall Cold Weather Apparel for ea ch participant\n 2021 SnoBall Placards\n Entry to registration with Cash Bar and Vendors\n Entry to the 2021 SnoBall Banquet and Raffle\n Custom GLRE Offroad/ SnoBall face coverings\n\nCovid-19 Protocols- Currently the UP is experiencing an increase in Covid 19 cases\, we have made some addi tional changes to limit the spread and still hold a safe/fun event.  Sinc e many people are traveling from all over the country to the UP the follow ing steps are currently being taken.  These may change or update as subje ct to State/Federal guidelines.\n\n Please maintain Social Distancing whe n at Registration\, Drivers meetings and Banquet\n Masks Required at Regi stration and Drivers meetings if indoors.\n Banquet will be a plated dinn er(not Buffet as in the past) with a Maximum of 6 persons per table from y our group.\n Bio Breaks although naturally social distance applies\, extr a care should be taken.\n If feeling sick or have symptoms  14 days befo re or during the event please contact GLRE Offroad.\n\n \;\nREGISTRATI ON- Currently Sold Out!  Please contact for Waitlist\n\nThe 2021 SnoBall is the 9th Annual premier winter Raptor Run/driving experience. Some of th e greatest memories and stories of Raptor adventures have been created dur ing the past SnoBall’s and this years will for sure be no different in c reating memories and stories.  This year we will be staying at the Island Resort and Casino.\n\nIn the past DISHNO\, Grapevine and Peshekee Grade h ave been virtually impassable.  Peshekee Grade Completed in 2013 &\; 2 018\, Dishno in 2013\, 2014\, 2017\, 2018 &\; 2019.  At the 2021 Snoba ll you and your Raptor will encounter everything that Mother Nature and th e Upper Peninsula of Michigan can throw at it. There will be areas of two track roads\, logging trails\, forest service roads and country roads all of these roads will have varying degrees of snowfall on them\, from signif icant snow fall to minimal/scraped country roads.\n\nFrom the moment you p ut the SnoBall official placard on your truck you are in for one of the mo st unique and exciting weekends ever. This is not a race we will stay toge ther as a pack and work as a team to insure everyone makes it to each dest ination.  The goal is for everyone to complete each dedicated route.  If breaking trail the truck and trucks in the front have to do all of the wo rk\, to speed up the forward progress your group lead may ask for addition al help from drivers or co-drivers in the back.\n\nWe have made some signi ficant changes to the format and route this year. There are 3 specific rou tes\, allowing only 2 groups on each trail at a time.  This will minimize waiting and backups due to deep snow\, stuck or broken down vehicles.  A s always\, Dishno\, Peshekee Grade and Grapevine roads north of Champion a re part of the planed route.\n\nGreat Lakes Raptor Excursions has chosen s ome of the most capable and experienced drivers as your group lead and cha se trucks. You and your Ford Raptor will explore over 700 miles of the pic turesque Upper Peninsula of Michigan within your group of 15 other Raptors . Lead and Chase trucks are outfitted with first aid kits\, extraction equ ipment\, VHF radio communications\, GPS navigation and trail knowledge to get everyone to the final destination safely.\n\nBut the driving isn’t t he only appeal to this run. We will also be staying at the nicest Hotel/Ca sino in the Upper Peninsula\,  The Island Resort and Casino.  This will give you plenty of time to interact with your group talk about the "Killer J turn Jimmy" preformed or when Keith backed into a tree etc.*****Please no Air Horns in the Casino.\n\nPlease visit us on The SnoBall  page.\nSC HEDULE\nFriday Night (1/15/2021)\n\n\n\n \;\nThere will be a mandatory SnoBall kick off and registration from 7:00pm to 10:00pm in the Eagle/Bea r room by the Convention Center.  There will not be a Vendor area this ye ar.\n\nSchedule:\n\n 1900-2200 EST: SnoBall kick off meeting and registra tion at Reception/Bar area in the Eagle/Bear room\n\nAll event times are i n Eastern Time )\nDay 1: Saturday (1/16/2021)\n\n\n\n\nThis is the day eve ryone has been waiting for!!!! At 8:30am there will be a drivers meeting t o go over some basics and so that everyone is on the same page.  3 teams will leave right after the drivers meeting and heading towards Dishno\, Pe shekee and Grapevine.  The remaining 3 team will have a late breakfast th en leave afterwards.\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting with your g roup in your designated area\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing the Is land Resort\n\n\nDay 2: Sunday (1/17/2021)\n\n\n \;\n\nThe group will be split in have with new teams breaking trail and the others following be hind.  Half of the groups will go down Au Train and the other Half Norway Truck Trail.  Depending on your teams timing etc lunch or Dinner maybe a t the Up North Lodge.\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting with  gro ups\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing the Holiday Inn Express\n\n\nDa y 3: Monday (1/18/2020)\n\n\n\n \;\n\nMore Snow\, More Cold\, More Fun !  Groups will flip routes and head up the Central UP.  This is the fina l day so get all your ice road drifting out of your system.  As alway we will have the banquet this evening and it promises to be a great time as a lways.\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting with groups\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing the Island Resort and Casino\n\nThe Banquet\n\n\ nA formal plated dinner is in order this year because of the current Covid Requirements.  As always there will be the raffle with currently over 20 k in sponsorship items.\n\n 1845 EST: SnoBall Banquet/ Awards presentatio n in the Island Resort and Casino’s banquet room\, there will be a Cash Bar open at the banquet.\n\n\nTuesday (1/19/2021)\n\nDepart for Home: Safe Travels\n\nCOST\n\n \nRegular Registration\n\n\n$525 -per Truck/Driver a nd Co-Driver: Includes 2 SnoBall Winter Apparel Items(Might do something o ther than Sweatshirts this year)\, GLRE/SnoBall face coverings\, The 2021 SnoBall Placards\, and entrance into SnoBall closing event.\nRULES\n\n\n 100% Sober Driving. Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or anytime you are driving. Remember these are state/public roads. If caught you will be asked to leave.\n Illegal drug use will not be tolerated. Sa me as alcohol consumption\n Do not tailgate\n No littering\n Know the l imitations 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 Exceptions! You will not be allowed to participate without everyone having a completed waiver.\n FUEL YOUR TRUCK UP EVERY EVENING!!!!!!!\n\nWhat yo u need to bring\nFirst and foremost every truck\, Driver and Co-Pilot must be ready for the Ultimate cold weather Raptor Run ever planned. A positiv e attitude goes a long way. We will stay as a group 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 and other times where someo ne is stuck. The person stuck could be you one of the times so get out and help your fellow group members\, its part of the appeal. Being as it is w inter 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 minim al snow\, blizzard type conditions make it unbelievable. Please keep an op en mind and be prepared to be a part of the best cold weather Raptor Run e ver planned.\n\nEvery truck must have these items at a minimum before part icipating in The 2019 SnoBall:\n\n VHF Radio or a MUR’s Radio (Marine V HF radios will not work)\nRadio Frequencies (Please make sure that your ra dio is programmed for these frequencies)\n\n\n 151.820 MHz GLRE1\n 151.8 80 MHz GLRE2\n 151.940 MHz GLRE3\n 152.000 MHz TRR1\n 152.750 MHz TRR2\ n\n\n Working 4wd and all maintenance up to date with no major issues\n Rear facing amber lights. Baja Design S1 or S2 with a GJ Motorsports 3rd B rake light is the most popular option\n Good tires: With a lot of tread r emaining.\n Spare tire/Tires secured and located in the bed of the truck. Contact RPG Offroad\, TruckTyle or KHC for mounting solutions\n 2 bags o f sand or cat litter\n One shovel\n 1 Quart of ATF Fluid ** Gen 1 Requir ement\n Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck\n Winter bo ots: Lacrosse\, Muck\, Sorels\, etc. You may have to get out into very dee p snow.\n Winter clothing: Just like above it is more than likely going t o be cold and you will have to get out of your vehicle.\n Ice Scraper/Sno w brush &\; -30 degree windshield washer fluid\n\nRecommended Additiona l Items\n\n\n You do not need a Co-pilot but it is recommended to help wi th 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 Navig ation: Lowrance\, Garmin\, iPad\, or Android tablet with an off-road map a pp.\n 5 gallons extra gas\n A Come along\n Floor jack and some wood blo cks 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 \;\nLodging:\n \;\n\nJan 15th -19th\,2021\n\nIsland Resort and Casino\nW399 U.S. 2\nHarris\, MI 49845\n8 00-682-6040\n\nYou must call hotel and use this group code:  Ford Raptor Group\nThe entire event is based out of one hotel\nAbove Information Subje ct to Change\nPresented By:\n\n\n\n \;\nDay Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n \; \n\n\n\n \;\nOfficial Auxiliary lighting of The 2021 Snoball:\n\nOffic ial Wrap of The 2021 Snoball:\n\nOfficial Wheel of The 2021 Snoball:\n&nbs p\;\n\n\nOfficial Chase Light of The 2021 SnoBall:\n\nOfficial winch setup of The 2021 SnoBall:\n\n\nOfficial Axle setup of The 2021 SnoBall:\n\n\nS ponsors:\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n&nb sp\;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n  \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\ n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Road/Trail LOCATION:Top Secret\, 9631 Old Mill Rd\, Rachel\, NV\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9631 Old Mill Rd\, Rachel\, NV\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Top Secret:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20201101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR