poker runs in boating, is you have like five stops, and the best hand wins, and if there is a tie then how fast you get there comes into play for the tie breaker.
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Sleddin4Life
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I've helped run quite a few poker runs and would be willing to help with this one as well. In Montana "gambling" is allowed so you win money back...usually pays 7-10 places. Back in Montana here is how we usually run them:
Start by registering at a bar/lodge of some sort with enough space for the turnout...usually bars are more than willing because they also get the business of 150+ people coming through getting drinks/food/etc. Plus folks usually stop back for future business if they were treated right. Usually registration is from 8-10 a.m. You purchase as many "hands" for $10 (or any price) as you want. You have 5 "checkpoints" where you draw one card at each until you have a poker hand. Usually the first and last hand is at the bar. The other three checkpoints are spread out on a chosen route...usually 30-50 miles round trip. You need 2-3 volunteers (this is where the snowmobile club helps) at each "checkpoint" with a bag of cards/notebook/campfire/etc. You must have your hand turned back into the bar by a certain time which is uaully 4 or 5 p.m. Usually there is a "sweeping crew" that runs the designated route to ensure everybody that took the trail is safe and no stragglers are behind. Back at the bar the winning hands are given their money, there is a 50/50 drawing (not legal in Utah?), and raffle prizes are given.
Some of the logistical things that need to be thought of are parking (both at the bar and mountain), how many people are expected, advertising (back in MT a beer distributor distributes the posters to all the bars...the main gossip trails
), volunteers, and setup of trail. If the more "experienced" riders want to draw a hand but not ride the route they can just draw all 5 at the bar. I also think the USFS must issue a use permit and the snowmobile club usually carries insurance I believe.
Since we couldn't give money we would have to basically pre-purchase the prices but that could be difficult without knowing the approximate turnout. I know lot's of folks will chime in with ideas.
That is kind of the quick and dirty of it. I know I missed a ton but hope that gives some ideas and gets people thinking. Also it looks like the Snow Gods are answering our prayers here in Utah today.
Start by registering at a bar/lodge of some sort with enough space for the turnout...usually bars are more than willing because they also get the business of 150+ people coming through getting drinks/food/etc. Plus folks usually stop back for future business if they were treated right. Usually registration is from 8-10 a.m. You purchase as many "hands" for $10 (or any price) as you want. You have 5 "checkpoints" where you draw one card at each until you have a poker hand. Usually the first and last hand is at the bar. The other three checkpoints are spread out on a chosen route...usually 30-50 miles round trip. You need 2-3 volunteers (this is where the snowmobile club helps) at each "checkpoint" with a bag of cards/notebook/campfire/etc. You must have your hand turned back into the bar by a certain time which is uaully 4 or 5 p.m. Usually there is a "sweeping crew" that runs the designated route to ensure everybody that took the trail is safe and no stragglers are behind. Back at the bar the winning hands are given their money, there is a 50/50 drawing (not legal in Utah?), and raffle prizes are given.
Some of the logistical things that need to be thought of are parking (both at the bar and mountain), how many people are expected, advertising (back in MT a beer distributor distributes the posters to all the bars...the main gossip trails
), volunteers, and setup of trail. If the more "experienced" riders want to draw a hand but not ride the route they can just draw all 5 at the bar. I also think the USFS must issue a use permit and the snowmobile club usually carries insurance I believe.Since we couldn't give money we would have to basically pre-purchase the prices but that could be difficult without knowing the approximate turnout. I know lot's of folks will chime in with ideas.
That is kind of the quick and dirty of it. I know I missed a ton but hope that gives some ideas and gets people thinking. Also it looks like the Snow Gods are answering our prayers here in Utah today.
I've helped run quite a few poker runs and would be willing to help with this one as well. In Montana "gambling" is allowed so you win money back...usually pays 7-10 places. Back in Montana here is how we usually run them:
Start by registering at a bar/lodge of some sort with enough space for the turnout...usually bars are more than willing because they also get the business of 150+ people coming through getting drinks/food/etc. Plus folks usually stop back for future business if they were treated right. Usually registration is from 8-10 a.m. You purchase as many "hands" for $10 (or any price) as you want. You have 5 "checkpoints" where you draw one card at each until you have a poker hand. Usually the first and last hand is at the bar. The other three checkpoints are spread out on a chosen route...usually 30-50 miles round trip. You need 2-3 volunteers (this is where the snowmobile club helps) at each "checkpoint" with a bag of cards/notebook/campfire/etc. You must have your hand turned back into the bar by a certain time which is uaully 4 or 5 p.m. Usually there is a "sweeping crew" that runs the designated route to ensure everybody that took the trail is safe and no stragglers are behind. Back at the bar the winning hands are given their money, there is a 50/50 drawing (not legal in Utah?), and raffle prizes are given.
Some of the logistical things that need to be thought of are parking (both at the bar and mountain), how many people are expected, advertising (back in MT a beer distributor distributes the posters to all the bars...the main gossip trails
Since we couldn't give money we would have to basically pre-purchase the prices but that could be difficult without knowing the approximate turnout. I know lot's of folks will chime in with ideas.
That is kind of the quick and dirty of it. I know I missed a ton but hope that gives some ideas and gets people thinking. Also it looks like the Snow Gods are answering our prayers here in Utah today.
This all sounds great. Of course we would rely on donations for the prizes and raffle items. I was thinking 7 cards but 5 works also. We could start at the lot with everyone preregistering so all they need to do is show up and get a ticket or something to show they have paid. When it is over we could all meet somewhere for either a prearranged dinner that is paid with the registration or you fend for yourself.
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Sleddin4Life
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We actually give them a 4x6 card that they take with them to each checkpoint (unless they draw all at the registration spot) and get their card recorded. The checkpoint volunteers also record it in a notebook to prevent cheating.
That is the nice thing about living around the Salt Lake Valley is that there are TONS of great companys willing to donate and sponsor events like this. In Southwest Montana you are definitely limited to the couple bike/sled shops.
If anybody has done a ride similar to this before, could you chime in with any permits you need from the Forest Service. I can talk to some guys back in Montana and see what they need...should be similar beings it's Federal and not State specific. Let's make this happen!!!
OK, guys. I have been in communication with Chad Booth and he is willing to advertise on the show as well as help out with fliers and posters. The plan so far is for a poker run to start around 9:30 at Strawberry river lot. We will go from there to Tower Mountain toward current creek res then back down to hwy 40. From there we will either continue across the highway and up to strawberry ridge along the ridge and back down past Daniel Summit lodge then back to the strawberry river lot.
I am looking for a place in Heber that we can have a get together after the ride where people can order what they want and we have room for enough people. This needs to be a family friendly place that serves beer for those that want it.
We need some people to step up and help get some good prizes, weekend stay at Island Park would be good if anyone knows somody. Need some high end prizes for the poker run as well as prizes for a raffel or silent auction.
Lets dig in and make this happen for all of us.
I am looking for a place in Heber that we can have a get together after the ride where people can order what they want and we have room for enough people. This needs to be a family friendly place that serves beer for those that want it.
We need some people to step up and help get some good prizes, weekend stay at Island Park would be good if anyone knows somody. Need some high end prizes for the poker run as well as prizes for a raffel or silent auction.
Lets dig in and make this happen for all of us.
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Clownshoes
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This sounds fun! I would like to join in on the poker run! Feb. 16th is the Snowest ride. This might conflict.
True, but there are probably more people that would go to a local poker run ride than travel to Montana for a forum ride. The date is not final either we could move it out a week or 2 if need be.
Craig, you rock. Got this idea from you so we got to make it happen. If Feb 16 won't work Mar 2 it is. Have a great day.
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Clownshoes
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Are these on snow avy classes? I would like to take an on snow class. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Who ever ends up in charge of this just let me know. Tri-city would be more than happy to support an event like this. Thanks
Ben
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Ben
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Who ever ends up in charge of this just let me know. Tri-city would be more than happy to support an event like this. Thanks
Ben
801-794-3005
Ben, I will be calling you.
Scott
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avyhunter
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The dates I have posted for the avy classes are for Search and Rescue groups, but we will be offering an on the snow avy class specifically for sledders on Jan. 19th. Just getting details put together... you can email me at craig@utahavalanchecenter.org for more info.
Scott,
What would you need help with? I can't do anything on the presidents day weekend Feb 14th through the 18th because of the Valentines day ride, but I could help you organize or something??
Missy
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