"We're Going Home"

Hosted by Black Bear Casino Resort

Wednesday, February 11 - Saturday, February 14, 2026

Funding the Fight Against ALS

Proceeds from the Black Woods Blizzard Tour benefit individuals living with ALS and their families. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS usually strikes people between the ages of 40 - 70, but it can strike anyone at any time. Although there is no cure or treatment yet, advances in scientific research have made significant progress in understanding what causes ALS. We are a "ride to fight ALS."
 
Support the Black Woods Blizzard Tour by donating to a specific rider or to the event.

Our Travel Plans: 

We host a red carpet snowmobile ride over three days in Northern Minnesota, on the best groomed trails with wonderful volunteers making our ride the Single Largest Snowmobile Fundraising Event in the World!  We limit the number of riders to create a comfortable and neighborly atmosphere on and off the trails. Space is limited to 260 participants.  

  1. Day 1: Snowmobiling from Black Bear Casino Resort to Fortune Bay Resort Casino on Thursday.
  2. Day 2: We're Going Home! Snowmobile from Lake Vermilion to Two Harbors on Friday. We will have dinner at Black Woods Bar & Grill.
  3. Day 3: Ride the trails Saturday from Superior Shores to Cloquet.
  4. Registration for new participants opens on May 1, 2025.

Snowmobiling in Northern Minnesota:

Snowmobiling in northern Minnesota offers a unique winter experience. Expect to see vast expanses of snow-dusted trees, creating a serene and awe-inspiring landscape. Frozen lakes offer a different perspective, with the possibility of riding on the ice (in designated and safe areas). Well-maintained trails lead through the landscape, offering a mix of open areas and wooded sections. Many trails feature overlooks that provide stunning views of the surrounding terrain. Keep an eye out for wildlife, such as eagles, moose, bears, deer, wolves, and other animals that call this area home. 

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