Participants then ride their ATV's or mountain bikes to each of the four checkpoints. At each checkpoint, you draw a card for each hand you buy. When you reach the end of the trail, you draw your last card. The best 3 poker hands are paid a percentage of the profits. Proceeds are used to fundraise for equipment, or for work on fire department projects.
Teams compete for beer rather than money.
A demonstration of the hydraulic rescue equipment is held on the Saturday morning, and Saturday night is a cabaret right in the campground. Proceeds from the tournament are put in the Sundre Fire Department Rescue fund to support the maintenance and replacement of rescue equipment. Held in October, the Sundre Fire Department hosts a banquet and awards night at the Sundre Legion. After the meal, all of Sundre's volunteer firefighters are introduced and presented with awards for their years of service. After awards are finished, the band starts up, and the dance runs until early the next morning.