BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.2//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:20260809T234109Z 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-Register Here\nThe 2027 SnoBall is the 15th Annual ul timate winter Raptor Run/driving experience. Some of the greatest memories and stories of Raptor adventures have been created during the past SnoBal l’s.  At the Snoball  you and your Raptor will encounter everything th at Mother Nature and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan can throw at it. Ther e will be areas of two track roads\, logging trails\, forest service roads and country roads. These roads will have varying degrees of snowfall on t hem\, from significant snow fall to minimal/scraped country roads. From th e 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 i t to each destination.\n\nWe have made some significant changes to the for mat and route this year. There are 3 specific routes\, allowing only 2 gro ups on each trail at a time.  This will minimize waiting and backups due to deep snow\, stuck or broken down vehicles.  \n\nGreat Lakes Raptor Ex cursions has chosen some of the most capable and experienced drivers as yo ur group lead and chase trucks. You and your Ford Raptor will explore over 700 miles of the picturesque Upper Peninsula of Michigan within your grou p of 20 other Raptors. Lead and Chase trucks are outfitted with first aid kits\, extraction equipment\, VHF radio communications\, GPS navigation an d 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 (1/15/2027)\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 (1/16/2027)\n\n\n\nThis is the day everyone has been waiting for!!!! At 8:30am there will be a drivers meeting to go 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 (1/17/2027)\n\n\n \;\n\nMore Snow\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing\n\n\nDay 3: M onday (1/18/2027)\n\n\n\n \;\n\nMore Snow\, More Cold\, More Fun!\nSch edule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departi ng\n\nThe Banquet\n\n\n 2000 EST: SnoBall Banquet/ Awards presentation in the Island Resort and Casino’s banquet room\, there will be a Cash Bar open at the banquet.\n\n\nTuesday (1/19/2027)\nDepart for Home: Safe Trave ls\nCOST\nStarting at $1499 -\n\n Includes: Hotels\, 2 SnoBall Winter App arel Items\, The SnoBall Placards\, and entrance into SnoBall closing even t.\n\nRULES\n\n\n 100% Sober Driving. Alcohol consumption will not be tol erated on trails or anytime you are driving. Remember\, these are state/pu blic roads. If caught\, you will be asked to leave.\n Illegal drug use wi ll 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 be allowed to participate without everyone having a completed waiver.\n FUEL YOUR TRUCK UP EVERY EV ENING!!!!!!!\n\n \;\n\n \;\nWhat you need to bring\nFirst and fore most 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 destination as a pack\, this is NOT a race. There will be times where the group is mov ing along great and other times where someone is stuck. The person stuck c ould be you one of the times so get out and help your fellow group members \, 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 key to this trip\, while it will be fun with minimal snow\, blizzard type conditi ons 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 mus t 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 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 a nd all maintenance up to date with no major issues\n Rear facing amber li ghts. \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 Requirement\n Tow strap at le ast 20’ and rated to pull the truck\n Winter boots: Lacrosse\, Muck\, S orels\, etc. You may have to get out into very deep snow.\n Winter clothi ng: Just like above it is more than likely going to be cold and you will h ave to get out of your vehicle.\n Ice Scraper/Snow brush &\; -30 degre e windshield washer fluid\n\nRecommended Additional Items\n\n\n You do no t 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 g as\n A Come along\n Floor jack and some wood blocks to help support it i n the snow\n Auxiliary lighting: While it can’t be used on road it woul d be a great benefit on the Truck trails\, Forrest Service roads.\n First Aid Kit\n\n \;\nLodging Location:\nIsland Resort and Casino\nW399 U.S . 2\nHarris\, MI 49845\n800-682-6040\n\nAbove Information Subject to Chang e\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 the Commercial Forest A ct\, none of the funds raised for this event will be used as payment or co mpensation for use of any part of the event that traverses property enroll ed in the Commercial Forest Program.”\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:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR