The Cook County Ridge Riders snowmobile club is hosting its 4th annual Fun Run on Saturday, February 2 and hopes to have as big—or bigger— turnout then they had last year.
“Last year we raised close to $6,000 and had 150 riders,” said one of the Fun Run organizers, Andrea Everson.
Registration is between 9:30 a.m.-noon at Devil Track Landing or Hungry Jack Lodge and the entry fee is $20. Entrants can start at either the Devil Track Landing or at Hungry Jack Lodge, said Everson, and travel up or down the trail and end the day at Devil Track Landing.
Participants don’t need to snowmobile, said Everson. “You can travel by car, snowmobile, or, in one instance, one fellow even came in a plane. You can travel anyway you like. And if you want to just come to the party at night, just show up. It doesn’t matter if you participate in the ride.”
Along the way riders will collect a poker card from the businesses they will visit. The first card will be handed out at the Landing, followed by stops at Trail Center Lodge, Windigo Lodge, Gunflint Lodge, Gunflint Pines and Hungry Jack Lodge. The best five cards will be used for your poker hand and the best hand—and worst hand—will win a prize. All hands must be turned in by 5 p.m. at the Landing.
Besides having a good time, riders will be helping to pay for snowmobile trail maintenance and a $250 scholarship that will be given to a Cook County High School graduating senior. Prizes include snowmobile jackets, helmets, and sweatshirts, said Everson.
All told, snowmobilers will cover about 100 miles on trails.
“We are hoping that riders follow the rules and ride safely and responsibly,” Everson said, adding, “and have a great time.”
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