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:21@runraptorrun.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20190118 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20190123 DTSTAMP:20240809T153657Z URL:https://runraptorrun.com/events/the2019snoball/ SUMMARY:The 2019 SnoBall DESCRIPTION:\nPresented by: \n\nThis marks the 7th anniversary of SnoBall and where GLRE got started. For 2019 we are currently limited in size as in the past.\n\n6 Groups will be led by:\n\n Alpha –Jason\n Bravo –K eith M\n Delta – Red\n Echo – Roger S\n Spartan – Todd D.\n Ye ti – Ted V.\n\nClick here for the Group List\nRegular Registration inclu des:\n\n 3 Days of offroading in the snow covered UP of Michigan lead by highly skilled and qualified GLRE Offroad support drivers\n 2019 SnoBall Sweatshirt for each participant\n 2019 SnoBall Placards\n Entry to regis tration with Cash Bar and Vendors\n Entry to the 2019 SnoBall Banquet and Raffle\n\n \;\nREGISTRATION- Sold Out * Contact for Waiting List\nTh e 2019 SnoBall is the 7th Annual premier winter Raptor Run/driving experie nce. Some of the greatest memories and stories of Raptor adventures have b een created during the past SnoBall’s. As in the 2016\, 2017 &\; 2018   SnoBall we will be staying at a centralized hotel in the UP\, the Islan d Resort and Casino.  At the 2019 Snoball you and your Raptor will encoun ter everything that Mother Nature and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan can throw at it. There will be areas of two track roads\, logging trails\, for est service roads and country roads. These roads will have varying degrees of snowfall on them\, from significant snow fall to minimal/scraped count ry roads. From the moment you put the SnoBall official placard on your tru ck 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 c hanges to the format and route this year. There are 3 specific routes\, al lowing 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 \, Dishno and other roads north of Champion are part of the planed route.\ n\nGreat Lakes Raptor Excursions has chosen some of the most capable and e xperienced drivers as your group lead and chase trucks. You and your Ford Raptor will explore over 700 miles of the picturesque Upper Peninsula of M ichigan within your group of 15 other Raptors. Lead and Chase trucks are o utfitted with first aid kits\, extraction equipment\, VHF radio communicat ions\, GPS navigation and trail knowledge to get everyone to the final des tination safely.\n\nBut the driving isn’t the only appeal to this run. W e will also be staying at the nicest Hotel/Casino in the Upper Peninsula\, The Island Resort and Casino. *****Please no Air Horns in the Casino.\n\n Please visit us on The SnoBall  page.\nSCHEDULE\nFriday Night (1/18/2019 )\n\nThere will be a mandatory SnoBall kick off and registration from 8:00 pm to 10:00pm in the Eagles at the Island Resort and Casino during which t ime there will be vendors showing off product and talking about future pla ns There will also be an Cash Bar.\n\nSchedule:\n\n 2000-2200 EST: SnoBal l kick off meeting and registration at Island Resort and Casino in Eagles Room\n\nAll event times are in Eastern Time (Harris\, MI is in the Central Time Zone)\nDay 1: Saturday (1/19/2019)\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 083 0 EST: Drivers Meeting in the Eagles Room\n 0900 EST: Groups to start dep arting the Island Resort and Casino\n\n\nDay 2: Sunday (1/20/2019)\n\n&nbs p\;\n\nMore Snow\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: G roups to start departing the Island Resort and Casino\n\n\nDay 3: Monday ( 1/21/2019)\n\n\nMore Snow\, More Cold\, More Fun!\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST : Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing the Island Resort and Casino\n\nThe Banquet\n\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 (1/22/2019)\n\nDepart for Hom e: Safe Travels\n\nCOST\n\n \nRegular Registration\n\n\n$525 -per Truck/D river and Co-Driver: Includes 2 SnoBall sweatshirt/Jacket\, The SnoBall Pl acards\, and entrance into SnoBall closing event.\nRULES\n\n\n 100% Sober Driving. Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or anytime y ou are driving. Remember these are state/public roads. If caught you will be asked to leave.\n Illegal drug use will not be tolerated. Same as alco hol 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 complet ed 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 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 w here the group is moving along great and other times where someone is stuc k. 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 winter ther e 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 conditions make it unbelievable. Please keep an open mind an d be prepared to be a part of the best cold weather Raptor Run ever planne d.\n\nEvery truck must have these items at a minimum before participating in The 2019 SnoBall:\n\n VHF Radio or a MUR’s Radio (Marine VHF radios will not work)\nRadio Frequencies (Please make sure that your radio is pro grammed for these frequencies)\n\n\n 151.820 MHz GLRE1\n 151.880 MHz GLR E2\n 151.940 MHz GLRE3\n 152.000 MHz TRR1\n 152.750 MHz TRR2\n\n\n Wor king 4wd and all maintenance up to date with no major issues\n Rear facin g amber lights. KC Cyclones or Whelen Vertex are the popular choices\n Go od tires: With a lot of tread remaining.\n Spare tire/Tires secured and l ocated in the bed of the truck. Contact RPG Offroad\, Allied Offroad or K HC 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 least 20’ and rated to pull the truck\n Winter boots: 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 ou t 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-p ilot but it is recommended to help with communication traffic and navigati ng the trails/roads. Plus it’s more fun with someone in the truck with y ou.\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 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& nbsp\;\nLodging:\nIsland Resort and Casino\nW399 U.S. 2\nHarris\, MI 49845 \n800-682-6040\nThe entire event is based out of one hotel\nhttp://www.isl andresortandcasino.com\n(Harris\, MI is in the Central Time Zone)\n\nAbove Information Subject to Change\nPresented By:\n\n\nDay Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n \n  Banquet Sponsor:\n\nRegistration Sponsor:\n\n \;\nOfficial Shoc k of The 2019 Snoball:\n\nOfficial Auxiliary lighting of The 2019 Snobal l:\n\nOfficial Wrap of The 2019 Snoball:\n\nOfficial Wheel of The 2019 Sno Ball:\n\n\n\nOfficial Tire of The 2019 SnoBall:\n \n Official exhaust o f The 2019 SnoBall:\n\n\nOfficial air tank of The 2019 SnoBall:\n\n\nOffic ial Chase Light of The 2019 SnoBall:\n \nSponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \;\n\n\n\n \;\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Road/Trail END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20181104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR