Grumman Owners and Pilots Association
Great Lakes Region 2
Snowmobile Weekend Away in Eagle River, WI
January 24-26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA1MrtMVBfo
GOPA Snowmobile Weekend Away in Eagle River, WI the Snowmobile Capital of the World. Eagle River is home to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby, World Snowmobile Headquarters and over 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.
The GOPA Snowmobile Weekend Away begins in Eagle River on January 24. FBO closes at 5 PM so arrive before to get in a hangar for the night. The FBO advised they would prefer to move multiple planes into the hangar at the same time to avoid opening and closing the door. Tie downs are available on January 24 for those who arrive after hours. The FBO will move airplanes into the hangar the following morning. Ground transportation will be arranged to the hotel. Check in to the Hiawatha Resort begins at 3 PM. We will meet for dinner at Kickback Grill (next door to Hiawatha Resort).
Hiawatha provides continental breakfast from 7-10 AM. On the morning of January 25, ground transportation will be arranged to Trackside to retrieve rental snowmobiles. A group or individual ride will be available. Group ride will depend on what the group wants. Two leaders will be available and able to split off. Plan on meeting for lunch at a restaurant on the trail. Snowmobiles must be returned by 8 AM on January 26. Ground transportation will be available to return evening of Jan 25 or morning of Jan 26. We will meet for dinner at Sweetwater (next door to Hiawatha Resort).
Check out of the Hiawatha by 11 AM on January 26. Ground transportation will be arranged to assist with snowmobile returns and to the airport.
All prices listed below do not include any group discounts. I was told group rates will vary based on attendance.
Airport: The Eagle River Union Airport (KEGV) is a popular gateway to the Wisconsin Northwoods. The airport has two lighted hard surface runways (4/22 5,000x75’ and 13/31 3,400x60’), GPS & VOR approaches, abundant tie downs, heated hangars for 12 airplanes, fuel and a courtesy car.
Eagle River Airport
http://erairport.com
Hangar $60 per day
Heated Hangar $90 per day
Block Heater Plug In $12 per day
Lodging: The Hiawatha Resort is located on Duck Lake on the Eagle River Chain of 28 Lakes and Snowmobile Trail #17. The Hiawatha features a lobby with continental breakfast and fireplace, wifi, game room with pool table & ping pong and a private media room with 9’x18’ HD theater screen reserved as a GOPA base of operations. Call Hiawatha for best rate!
Hiawatha Resort $135.70 per night
https://www.hialodge.com
1982 US-45
Eagle River, WI 54521
888-479-4442
Snowmobile rentals are being arranged for group rates. Ground transportation is being arranged for those flying in. More details to follow on ground transportation and snowmobile rentals. Multiple bars/restaurants are within walking distance of the Hiawatha Resort.
Trackside
https://www.tracksideinc.com
1 or 2 Person Snowmobile $239 per day
Jacket $15 per day
Bibs $15 per day
Boots $15 per day
Don’t want to spend the night? Join us in the Media Room or for dinner at Kickback Grill on Friday Jan 24 or Sweetwater Spirits on Saturday Jan 25.
For questions and RSVP contact GOPA Great Lakes Regional Coordinator Kevin Conlon at GOPA2@grummanpilots.org
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