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:20@runraptorrun.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20180112 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit;VALUE=DATE:20180116 DTSTAMP:20171106T211736Z URL:https://runraptorrun.com/events/the-2018-snoball/ SUMMARY:The 2018 SnoBall DESCRIPTION:\nPresented by: \n\n\nThis marks the 6th anniversary of SnoBal l! and where GLRE got started. For 2018 we are currently limited to 65 tr ucks and 6 groups.  The SnoBall is the only event in the world that combi nes High speed off-roading\, deep snow\, and skilled extractions with a Gr oup/Team aspect.\n\n6 Groups will be led by:\n\n Alpha – Jason Kanakry\ n Bravo – Keith Mandoske\n Delta – Jeff Slater\n Echo – Roger Silva\n Spartan – Todd Dessain\n Yeti – John Hockaday\n\nRegular Re gistration includes:\n\n 3 Days of offroading in the snow covered UP of M ichigan lead by highly skilled and qualified GLRE Offroad support drivers\ n 2018 SnoBall Sweatshirt for each participant\n 2018 SnoBall Placards\n Entry to registration with Cash Bar and Vendors\n Entry to the 2018 Sno Ball Banquet and Raffle\n\nREGISTRATION- Register Here\nThe 2018 SnoBall is the 6th 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. As in the 2016 &\; 2017  SnoBall we will be staying at a centralized hotel in the UP\, the Island Resort and Casino. A t the 2018 Snoball you and your Raptor will encounter everything that Moth er 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 co untry roads. These roads will have varying degrees of snowfall on them\, f rom significant snow fall to minimal/scraped country roads. From the momen t 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 st ay together as a pack and work as a team to insure everyone makes it to ea ch 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\, Dishno and other road s north of Champion are part of the planed route.\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 600 miles of the picturesque Upper Peninsula of Michigan within your grou p of 15 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\nBut the driving isn’t the only appeal to this run. We will also be staying a t the nicest Hotel/Casino in the Upper Peninsula\, The Island Resort and C asino. *****Please no Air Horns in the Casino.\n\nPlease visit us on The S noBall  page and \nSCHEDULE\nFriday Night (1/12/2018)  \nThere will b e a mandatory SnoBall kick off and registration from 8:00pm to 10:00pm in the Eagles at the Island Resort and Casino during which time there will be vendors showing off product and talking about future plans There will als o be an Cash Bar.\nSchedule:\n\n 2000-2200 EST: SnoBall kick off meeting and registration at Island Resort and Casino in Eagles Room\n\nAll event t imes are in Eastern Time (Harris\, MI is in the Central Time Zone)\nDay 1: Saturday (1/13/2018)\nThis is the day everyone has been waiting for!!!! A t 8:30am there will be a drivers meeting to go over some basics and so tha t everyone is on the same page.\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\ n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing the Island Resort and Casino\n\n\nD ay 2: Sunday (1/14/2018)\n\nMore Snow\nSchedule:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Me eting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing the Island Resort and Casino \n\n\nDay 3: Monday (1/15/2018)\nMore Snow\, More Cold\, More Fun!\nSchedu le:\n\n 0830 EST: Drivers Meeting\n 0900 EST: Groups to start departing the Island Resort and Casino\n\nThe Banquet\n\n\n 2000 EST: SnoBall Banqu et/ Awards presentation in the Island Resort and Casino’s banquet room\, there will be a Cash Bar open at the banquet.\n\n\nTuesday (1/16/18)\n\nD epart for Home: Safe Travels\n\nCOST\n\n \nRegular Registration\n$500 per Truck/Driver and Co-Driver: Includes 2 SnoBall sweatshirt/Jacket\, The Sn oBall Placards\, and entrance into closing event.\n\n\n\nRULES\n\n 100% S ober Driving. Alcohol consumption will not be tolerated on trails or anyti me you are driving. Remember these are state/public roads. If caught you w ill 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 limitat ions of your driving ability and your Raptor for the conditions.\n No whi ners!\n Everyone in your vehicle must have a filled out waiver. NO Except ions! You will not be allowed to participate without everyone having a com pleted waiver.\n FUEL YOUR TRUCK UP EVERY EVENING!!!!!!!\n\nWhat you need to bring\n\nFirst and foremost every truck\, Driver and Co-Pilot must be ready for the Ultimate cold weather Raptor Run ever planned. A positive at titude 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 t imes where the group is moving along great and other times where someone i s stuck. The person stuck could be you one of the times so get out and hel p your fellow group members\, its part of the appeal. Being as it is winte r 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 s now\, blizzard type conditions make it unbelievable. Please keep an open m ind and be prepared to be a part of the best cold weather Raptor Run ever planned.\n\nEvery truck must have these items at a minimum before particip ating in The 2017 SnoBall:\n\n VHF Radio or a MUR’s Radio (Marine VHF r adios will not work)\nRadio 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 Re ar facing amber lights. KC Cyclones or Whelen Vertex are the popular choic es\n Good tires: With a lot of tread remaining.\n Spare tire/Tires secur ed and located in the bed of the truck. Contact RPG Offroad\, Allied Offro ad or KHC for mounting solutions\n 2 bags of sand or cat litter\n One s hovel\n 1 Quart of ATF Fluid ** Gen 1 Requirement\n Tow strap at least 2 0’ 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: J ust like above it is more than likely going to be cold and you will have t o get out of your vehicle.\n Ice Scraper/Snow brush &\; -30 degree win dshield washer fluid\n\nRecommended Additional Items\n\n You do not need a Co-pilot but it is recommended to help with communication traffic and na vigating 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 s now\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 Ki t\n\n \;\n\nLodging:\n\nIsland Resort and Casino\nW399 U.S. 2\nHarris\ , MI 49845\n800-682-6040\n$TBD + Tax [Code: Ford Raptor Group ] The entire event is based out of one hotel\nhttp://www.islandresortandcasino.com\n(H arris\, MI is in the Central Time Zone)\n\nAbove Information Subject to Ch ange\nPresented By:\n\nDay Sponsors:\n\n  \n\n\n\nBanquet Sponsor:\nRegi stration Sponsor:\nOfficial Shock of The 2018 SnoBall:\n\nOfficial Offroad lighting of The 2018 SnoBall:\n\n\nOfficial Wheel of The 2018 SnoBall:\n\ n\n \;\nOfficial Winter Tire of The 2018 SnoBall:\n\n\n\nOfficial air tank of The 2018 SnoBall:\n\n\nOfficial Exhaust of The 2018 SnoBall:\n\n \n\nSponsors:\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:20171105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR