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:40@runraptorrun.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20230113 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20230117 DTSTAMP:20221227T011235Z URL:https://runraptorrun.com/events/the-11th-snoball/ SUMMARY:The 11th SnoBall DESCRIPTION: \;\n\n\n\n \;\nPresented by: \n\n\nThis marks the 11t h anniversary of SnoBall 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 Peninsula.\n\nFor 2023 we are currently limited in size as i n the past.\n\n6 Groups will be led by: TBD\n\n Alpha –Jason\n Bravo –Keith\n Delta –Red\n Echo –Shawn\n Yeti –Ted\n Zulu –TJ\n\n Registration includes:\n\n 4 nights of hotel rooms\, 4 nights at Island R esort and Casino\n 3 Days of offroading in the snow covered UP of Michiga n\, lead by highly skilled and qualified GLRE Offroad support drivers\n 2 023 SnoBall Cold Weather Apparel for each participant\n 2023 SnoBall Plac ards\n Entry to the 2023 SnoBall Banquet and Raffle\n\n \;\nREGISTRAT ION- Closed\nThe 2023 SnoBall is the 10th Annual premier winter Raptor Run /driving experience. Some of the greatest memories and stories of Raptor a dventures have been created during the past SnoBall’s.  At the Snoball 11 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. The se roads will have varying degrees of snowfall on them\, from significant snow fall to minimal/scraped country roads. From the moment you put the Sn oBall 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 . There 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 broken down vehicles.  As always\, Peshekee Grade\, Grapevine and other roads north of Champion are part of the planed route.\n\nGreat Lakes Rapto r Excursions has chosen some of the most capable and experienced drivers a s your 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 15 other Raptors. Lead and Chase trucks are outfitted with first aid kits\, extraction equipment\, VHF radio communications\, GPS navigatio n and trail knowledge to get everyone to the final destination safely.\n\n But the driving isn’t the only appeal to this run. We will also be stayi ng at the nicest location in the UP.  The Island Resort and Casino and it s brand new tower. *****Please no Air Horns in the Casino.\nSCHEDULE\nFrid ay Night (1/13/2023)\n\n\n\n \;\nThere will be a mandatory SnoBall kic k off and registration from 8:00pm to 10:00pm in the Eagle Room at the Isl and Resort and Casino.  During which time there will be vendors showing o ff product and talking about future plans.\n\nSchedule:\n\n 2000-2200 EST : SnoBall 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 Z one)\nDay 1: Saturday (1/14/2023)\n\n\n\n \;\n\nThis is the day everyo ne has been waiting for!!!! At 8:30am there will be a drivers meeting to g o over some basics and 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 (1/15/2023)\n\n\n \;\n\nMore Snow\nSchedule :\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing\n\ n\nDay 3: Monday (1/16/2023)\n\n\n\n \;\n\nMore Snow\, More Cold\, Mor e Fun!\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to st art departing\n\nThe Banquet\n\n\n 2000 EST: SnoBall Banquet/ Awards pres entation in the Island Resort and Casino’s banquet room\, there will be a Cash Bar open at the banquet.\n\n\nTuesday (1/17/2023)\n\nDepart for Hom e: Safe Travels\n\nCOST\nRegistration\nStarting at $1300 -\n\n Includes: Hotels\, 2 SnoBall Winter Apparel Items\, The SnoBall Placards\, and entra nce into SnoBall closing event.\n\nRULES\n\n\n 100% Sober Driving. Alcoho l 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 leav e.\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 Exceptions! You will not b e allowed to participate without everyone having a completed waiver.\n FU EL 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 Run ever planned. A positive attitude goes a long way . We will stay as a group though out this event and arrive at each destina tion as a pack\, this is NOT a race. There will be times where the group i s moving along great and other times where someone is stuck. The person st uck could be you one of the times so get out and help your fellow group me mbers\, its part of the appeal. Being as it is winter there maybe changes along the way depending on snow level for better and worse. Snow is the ke y to this trip\, while it will be fun with minimal snow\, blizzard type co nditions 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 truc k must have these items at a minimum before participating in The 2019 SnoB all:\n\n VHF Radio or a MUR’s Radio (Marine VHF radios will not work)\n       Radio Frequencies (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 maintenance up to date with no major issues\n Rear facing amb er lights. Contact GJ Motorsports for the best option.\n Good tires: With a lot of tread remaining.\n Spare tire/Tires secured and located in the bed of the truck. Contact RPG Offroad\, Allied Offroad or KHC for mountin g solutions\n 2 bags of sand or cat litter\n One shovel\n 1 Quart of AT F Fluid ** Gen 1 Requirement\n Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck\n Winter boots: Lacrosse\, Muck\, Sorels\, etc. You may have t o get out into very deep snow.\n Winter clothing: Just like above it is m ore than likely going to be cold and you will have to get out of your vehi cle.\n Ice Scraper/Snow brush &\; -30 degree windshield washer fluid\n \nRecommended Additional Items\n\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-road 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 lig hting: 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 \;\nLodgin g:\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\nOfficial Wrap of The 2023 Snoball:\n \;\n\n\n\n& nbsp\;\nOfficial Chase Light of The 2023 SnoBall:\n\n\n \;\nOfficial W inch of The 2023 SnoBall:\n\n\n \;\nSponsors:\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n&nbs p\;\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 \;\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES: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:20221106T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR