This year, there will be a MC warming tent, as well as food and warming drinks at St. Johns Church, across the street from the track. People will be encouraged to bring additional goods to cook or feed. There will be an outside lakeside fire and an MC stand for information sharing and on-site registration. Local island residents are hosting this event and Akiing 8th Fire is sponsoring a core group of game organizers and coaches to work with participants during the day to oversee the Snow Snake track/s and throws. Other organizations and participants may offer alternative winter games and events in and around the Snow Snake weekend. Core organizing group will make final decision on Snow Snake games, conduct and rules at Joni's Beach.

The Challenge: There are three (3) main ways to the island. Check with the first two to see the status of options as event time nears:

Madeline Island Ferry Line:  715-747-2051
Madeline Island Windsled: 715-747-5400
Ice Road from the Bayfield Ferry Landing to La Pointe 715-747-5400
Or Snowshoe/Cross-Country/Snowmobile/Dog Sled or walk over.

Registration: ON SITE when you make it to the island

Food: One restaurant open on island, warming food and drinks at St. Johns Church.

Gas and Supplies: Gas up and buy supplies on mainland. Come Self-Sufficient. Be SAFE!

Snow Snake Track Timing: Featured Skill - Longest Throw

Youth Exhibitions/Instruction                10:00am
Student Youth Throw                            11:00pm
Men’s and Women’s Track 55+             1:00pm
Men’s and Women’s Track 54-              3:00pm 

Some regional Lodging being used by Snow Snakers:

Red Cliff Legendary Waters: 800-226-8478
Farmhouse Inn on the Island:  715-747-3276
Lake Superior Inn:  715-209-0453

Akiing 8th Fire
PO Box 481
La Pointe, Wisconsin 54850
For more info, contact Skabewis: Skabewis@hotmail.com