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Four wheeling provides the opportunity to get off the pavement, in to nature and build friendships and family traditions. We host a variety of events ranging from novice level green-laning to challenging local and long distance 4WD adventures that will test your strategy, stamina and skill.

Additionally, we organize road trips to other national Land Rover rallies, fall leaf tours, guided weekend fly-fishing and sport shooting retreats, an annual picnic with family camping (a 20+ year tradition!), ice driving challenges, car shows, drive-in movie dates and more! All of our trail events are on dedicated private land or state land that is authorized for off road motor sport recreation. We DO NOT condone off trail riding, trespassing on state closed trails or destruction of natural resources.

Here are just some of the 2010 MNLR recreational off-roading and social events:

This will be the 12th annual MNLR Ice Event on Fish Lake in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This is a winter and ice driving competition on a designed course with a traveling trophy awarded to the champion. Over the years we've experienced the gamut from shirt-sleeve conditions to sub-zero ice storms, keeping the competition lively and ever-changing. This event is open to guests and non-Rovers may run the course, but only Rover driving members can win the trophy. As always, thank you to Expedition Autoworks for hosting the pavilion and giving us a place to warm up as well as Jim and his team for continually surveying the ice depth and designing the course. A plentiful potluck lunch, sledding, ice skating, indoor fireplace for warming up, backgammon championship, kids, dogs and good friends round out a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Who's up for a Rover Roadtrip? Join Young Adam Shaffer as he heads up a MNLR Contingent to attend the Arizona Land Rover Rally in Tucson with the Arizona Land Rover Owners Club. They will share a wide range of trails from the arid Southwest deserts to the forested most Southern ski resort in the US. Lodging will be at the Hilton East Hotel and registration is due Feb. 5. Contact Adam for more info.

Rover on down to Buck Hill in Burnsville for a day of tubing on the slopes and relaxing in the chalet. Be there at 3:30 to enjoy the discounted rate for a 2-hour session starting at 4p, interested parties can head out for dinner afterwards in the area. All participants must be age 5 and at least 42" tall. See website for other details: Buck Hill. Thank you to Adam Ruben and Manda Schaan for hosting!

Land Rovers and guns - does it get any better? Spend the afternoon with the MNLR Club as we learn from the masters. Guided instruction on the range will be followed by a wonderful luncheon in the lodge and open shooting in the afternoon. For those who would like to extend the day, overnight lodging in the on-site cabins and a communal dinner will be enjoyed by all. Reservations are required. Thank you to Mike for planning this unique event and to the MN Horse and Hunt club.

Hosted by Fred Baer. More information to come.

This memorable event is hosted by the Minnesota Go-4 Wheelers and Trollhaugen Ski Area. Pre-registration is available on-line or at the gate. Primitive group camping is available onsite. We have been attending this annual event for many years and it is always an adventure. See www.memorial4x4.org for more information.

Join us Father's Day weekend 2010 for the 6th annual trailride in the Black River Falls State Forest. This event received national media attention in November, 2005 with LRM. We'll start the 2 hour caravan from Hudson, Wisconsin after work on Friday and be home in time for portabellas on the grill with Dad on Sunday. Camping is primitive, but the dedicated Dr. Rik always brings along his porta-potty, martini shaker and sense of humor. Thank you to Dr. Rik for organizing this event. Contact Dr. Rik Olsen for event information.

Join us for a true Northwoods adventure, as the Blondo family hosts the 1st Annual Kettle River Run. Camp out under an amazing blanket of stars, cook up some S'mores and join in campfire tunes that will rival the howl of the timberwolf. We'll hit some forest trails for off-roading adventure (pack a lunch), then head back for a local smorgasbord of delicious treats and a beautiful sunset. Hotel accommodations are available in nearby Moose Lake. Camping is available on the Blondo property or at the Moose Lake City Campground or Moose Lake State Park. Come early or stay late and enjoy nearby attractions: fishing, ATV trails, hiking, agate hunting, and the Fires of 1918 Depot Museum. Thank you to Steven and Beth Blondo!

Hosted by Mike Kermes. More information to come.

This year will mark the 26th year for this fun event for the whole family in Gilbert, Minnesota. This year’s event coincides with the Bi-Annual Circle Tour. We have a block of campsites at the Sherwood Forest Campground. Wheeling will be at the Gilbert Off Road Vehicle Recreation Area, featuring over 30 miles of dedicated recreational trails for use by motorized vehicles. The weekend will include family camping for tents and RVs, a traditional group dinner on Friday night, novice and advanced level day rides, nightly campfires, a potluck dinner on Saturday night, dedication of the coveted "Broken Axle" award, a raffle for great prizes and fun for all.



Join us for a road trip to the Oak Ridge Estate, Arrington, Virginia for the largest Rover event in North America hosted by a single club, the Rover Owners Association of Virginia. This event has been very wet in years past so plan accordingly. 2010 will be the 6th year we have attended and this rally is open to guests. Registration with ROAV is required. We are looking for a host for this event.

Let's get out of town and really experience those fabulous fall colors. This road tour will originate in the Twin Cities and will likely include some gentle green laning before we reach our destination for dinner. We may try to turn this into a charitable fundraiser. This event will be open to guests and an rsvp will be necessary. Thank you to Fred Baer for mapping this ride and organizing this 4th annual event.

Hosted by David and Mary Alton, this event will coincide with the Land Rover National Rally. More information to come.

This event is hosted by the Solihull Society of Denver, Colorado and will take place in amazing Moab, UT. The National Land Rover Rally draws hundreds of participants from around the country. It is well organized and regularly gets national media attention including a LRM cover shot in Nov. 2005 of Jay's "Yellow Beast" Defender and interior photos of Charlie's Series, Rik's Meander, Ned's Disco, and Paav doing some expert spotting/winching. Thank you to our industrious Dave & Mary Allton for arranging an MNLR contingency.Registration can be made online. See Land Rover National Rally for more information (site not updated as of Feb '09).

Where kids can be kids, and apples can be pies. 2010 will mark the 7th year for this family friendly day. Pray for good weather and join us at Minnetonka Orchards, a family-owned apple farm located in beautiful Minnestrista, Minnesota. There are apples, pony rides, pygmie goats, a corn maze, a mammoth hay pile (in case your allergies need a workout), a pumpkin patch, giant sand box, hay rides, live music and the best apple doughnuts you can find anywhere. We frequently secure a Land Rover only parking area. See the farm at: www.minnetonkaorchards.com.This event is open to guests.

Get off the beaten path - really. Canoe down the MNLR designated 8 mile section of Minnehaha Creek collecting trash and old tires to keep our waterways clean and clear. This is a working event and you will get very dirty, so plan accordingly. Thank you to Expedition Autoworks for accepting the trash and tires for disposal. This event is open to guests. Thank you, Pad Hyne for organizing this important community service project with the Minnesota DNR.

Oh, the end of the season brings such sorrow. Luckily, we have social events right through the winter, so this doesn't have to be a long goodbye. The last ride of the season is planned for the hardy only as we usually encounter snow and ice on the trail. This can prove to be challenging and fun but not for the faint at heart. Vehicle damage and a few late night recovery hours spent on the trail have been legendary. Hoteling it makes it do-able for those wives who detest camping and the kids always like getting rowdy at the pool. This event is for Land Rovers only and is open to guests. More information to come as it becomes available.

Time to get holly and jolly at the 13th Annual Holiday Party. Unlike most other MNLR scheduled events, this soiree is kid-free. Fabulous food, even more fabulous friends, a traditional gag gift raffle and good times are guaranteed. In 2006, we saluted Austin with El Patron -- and were stupid enough to allow it to be photographed. Need I say more? There is a limit of one guest per member.

In the past, we donated time to organize and wrap gifts for this program, but 2007 we turned it into an annual event to collect environmentally educational toys and deliver them to the site sponsored by Kare 11 News and the US Marine Corps. After filling our vehicles with the toys (of which we are hoping to secure an abundance), we will parade down to Kare 11 for the delivery and TV appearance. Cocktails and dinner will likely follow. This event is open to guests.

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