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:51@runraptorrun.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20270115 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20270120 DTSTAMP:20260513T133142Z URL:https://runraptorrun.com/events/the-snoball15/ SUMMARY:The 15th Annual SnoBall DESCRIPTION:\nPresented by: \n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n\n\nThis marks the 15th anniversary of SnoBall and where GLRE got started.  Returning with the tried and true SnoBall plan\, this event is based out of the Island Ca sino in the Upper Peninsula.\n\nFor 2027 we are currently limited in size as in the past.\n\n6 Groups will be led by: TBD\n\n Alpha –Jason\n Bra vo –Keith\n Delta –Red\n Echo –Shawn\n Yeti –Ted\n Zulu –Bri an\n\nRegistration includes:\n\n 4 nights of hotel rooms\, 4 nights at Is land Resort and Casino\n 3 Days of offroading in the snow covered UP of M ichigan\, lead by highly skilled and qualified GLRE Offroad support driver s\n 2027 SnoBall Cold Weather Apparel for each participant\n 2027 SnoBal l Placards\n Entry to the 2027 SnoBall Banquet\, Dinner\, Awards and Raff le\n\n\nREGISTRATION-Opens August 9th\, 2026 at 7pm est.\nThe 2027 SnoBall is the 15th Annual ultimate winter Raptor Run/driving experience. Some of the greatest memories and stories of Raptor adventures have been created during the past SnoBall’s.  At the Snoball  you and your Raptor will e ncounter everything that Mother Nature and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan can throw at it. There will be areas of two track roads\, logging trails\ , forest service roads and country roads. These roads will have varying de grees of snowfall on them\, from significant snow fall to minimal/scraped country roads. From the moment you put the SnoBall official placard on you r 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 i nsure everyone makes it to each destination.\n\nWe have made some signific ant 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 wa iting and backups due to deep snow\, stuck or broken down vehicles.  \n\ nGreat Lakes Raptor Excursions has chosen some of the most capable and exp erienced drivers as your group lead and chase trucks. You and your Ford Ra ptor will explore over 700 miles of the picturesque Upper Peninsula of Mic higan within your group of 20 other Raptors. Lead and Chase trucks are out fitted with first aid kits\, extraction equipment\, VHF radio communicatio ns\, GPS navigation and trail knowledge to get everyone to the final desti nation safely.  \n\nBut the driving isn’t the only appeal to this run. We will also be staying at the nicest location in the UP.  The Island Re sort and Casino and its brand new tower. *****Please no Air Horns in the C asino.\nSCHEDULE\nFriday Night (1/15/2027)\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 Resort and Casino.  During which time there wil l be vendors showing off product and talking about future plans.\n\nSchedu le:\n\n 2000-2200 EST: SnoBall kick off meeting and registration at Islan d Resort and Casino\n\nAll event times are in Eastern Time (Harris\, MI is in the Central Time Zone)\nDay 1: Saturday (1/16/2027)\n\n\n\nThis is the day everyone has been waiting for!!!! At 8:30am there will be a drivers m eeting to go over some basics and so that everyone is on the same page.\nS chedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start depar ting Island Casino\n\n\nDay 2: Sunday (1/17/2027)\n\n\n \;\n\nMore Sno w\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start d eparting\n\n\nDay 3: Monday (1/18/2027)\n\n\n\n \;\n\nMore Snow\, More Cold\, More Fun!\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: G roups to start departing\n\nThe Banquet\n\n\n 2000 EST: SnoBall Banquet/ Awards presentation in the Island Resort and Casino’s banquet room\, the re will be a Cash Bar open at the banquet.\n\n\nTuesday (1/19/2027)\nDepar t for Home: Safe Travels\nCOST\nStarting at $1499 -\n\n Includes: Hotels\ , 2 SnoBall Winter Apparel Items\, The SnoBall Placards\, and entrance int o SnoBall closing event.\n\nRULES\n\n\n 100% Sober Driving. Alcohol consu mption will not be tolerated on trails or anytime you are driving. Remembe r\, these are state/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 ab ility and your Raptor for the conditions.\n No whiners!\n Everyone in yo ur vehicle must have a filled out waiver. NO Exceptions! You will not be a llowed to participate without everyone having a completed waiver.\n FUEL YOUR TRUCK UP EVERY EVENING!!!!!!!\n\n \;\n\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 attitud e goes a long way. We will stay as a group though out this event and arriv e 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 someone is stu ck. The person stuck could be you one of the times so get out and help you r fellow group members\, its part of the appeal. Being as it is winter the re maybe changes along the way depending on snow level for better and wors e. 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 a nd be prepared to be a part of the best cold weather Raptor Run ever plann ed.\n\nEvery truck must have these items at a minimum before participating in The 2026 SnoBall:\n\n VHF Radio or a MUR’s Radio (Marine VHF radios will not work)\n      Radio Frequencies (Please make sure that your ra dio 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 amber lights. \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 mounting solutions\n 2 bags of sand or cat litter\n One shovel\n 1 Quart of ATF Fluid ** Gen 1 Requirem ent\n Tow strap at least 20’ and rated to pull the truck\n Winter boot s: 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 vehicle.\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 f un with someone in the truck with you.\n Snatch and tow straps\n Navigat ion: 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 block s to help support it in the snow\n Auxiliary lighting: While it can’t b e used on road it would be a great benefit on the Truck trails\, Forrest S ervice roads.\n First Aid Kit\n\n \;\nLodging Location:\nIsland Resor t and Casino\nW399 U.S. 2\nHarris\, MI 49845\n800-682-6040\n\nAbove Inform ation Subject to Change\nPresented By:\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“In compliance with MCL 324.51113 of t he Commercial Forest Act\, none of the funds raised for this event will be used as payment or compensation for use of any part of the event that tra verses property enrolled in the Commercial Forest Program.”\n \;\n\n  \;\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:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR