Oct. 8-9 West Virginia Run
09-20-2005, 08:14 AM
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Oct. 8-9 West Virginia Run
We're (CORE4x4) are hitting the Dolly Sods area of West Virginia on Oct 8-9. A trail report and photos can be found here:
http://www.core4x4.org/trips/100904/...ds100904.shtml
You're all welcome to join us. Last year's ride was alot of fun and turned out to be an impromptu Fall Colors Run since the leaves in WV were already turning.
More details to follow. This is a stock-friendly trail run.
* * * Update * * *
Who's going?
Ian (Roadrunner)
Rich (rwmorrisonjr)
* * * Rally Point * * *
11:30 am
Keyser, WV
Wal-Mart parking lot, up front near the gas station.
Last year the weather was great. We had a little rain, more little a sprinkle during the night that went through quickly. The temps dipped to the mid-40s at night. On the day we arrived (Sat), we set-up camp, had some lunch and went wheeling. We were out all day which turned into night wheeling.
* * * Trip Cancelled Due to Weather * * *
Hopefully the run will be rescheduled.
http://www.core4x4.org/trips/100904/...ds100904.shtml
You're all welcome to join us. Last year's ride was alot of fun and turned out to be an impromptu Fall Colors Run since the leaves in WV were already turning.
More details to follow. This is a stock-friendly trail run.
* * * Update * * *
Who's going?
Ian (Roadrunner)
Rich (rwmorrisonjr)
* * * Rally Point * * *
11:30 am
Keyser, WV
Wal-Mart parking lot, up front near the gas station.
Last year the weather was great. We had a little rain, more little a sprinkle during the night that went through quickly. The temps dipped to the mid-40s at night. On the day we arrived (Sat), we set-up camp, had some lunch and went wheeling. We were out all day which turned into night wheeling.
* * * Trip Cancelled Due to Weather * * *
Hopefully the run will be rescheduled.
Last edited by Roadrunner; 10-07-2005 at 05:25 PM.
09-20-2005, 11:13 AM
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Seems like a good run...If I get my 4runner back up and running I might be in. I'm originally from WV and live near Wytheville, VA so it wouldn't be a long drive. How many days is it?
09-20-2005, 04:02 PM
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Two days, Sat to Sunday.
Originally Posted by callmej75
Seems like a good run...If I get my 4runner back up and running I might be in. I'm originally from WV and live near Wytheville, VA so it wouldn't be a long drive. How many days is it?
09-20-2005, 04:09 PM
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Yes, it's quite nice over in WV:
Just watch out for the unexploded Ordnance
Just watch out for the unexploded Ordnance
Originally Posted by strap22
That's a great place........I sure do miss WV.
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09-20-2005, 06:17 PM
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Wow, I might actually make two runs this year! I'll see if the wife is up to a camping trip, but if not, I'll be there for all the fun.
09-20-2005, 06:53 PM
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Nope, not on that run. The S-10 needed a strap when we were playing in one of the old coal pits.
Originally Posted by Localmotion
looks beautiful.....i cant remember if it was dolly suds but, did u guys get a lot of trail damage?
09-20-2005, 06:58 PM
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It's "primative" camping, like finding a bush or a tree to squat behind. 
We can have a fire, most camp sites have a fire ring.
We can have a fire, most camp sites have a fire ring.
Originally Posted by rwmorrisonjr
Wow, I might actually make two runs this year! I'll see if the wife is up to a camping trip, but if not, I'll be there for all the fun.
09-27-2005, 06:04 AM
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I hope you guys can make the Oct 8-9 West Virginia run. If you can, this weekend would be a good opportunity to pull out your camping equipment for a gear check.
09-27-2005, 06:20 AM
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I'm in, but my wife isn't, doesn't want to make the trip in the Bronco II! I'll get my gear out this week and see how it is, just the small tent, bag & stove for me.
BTW, how far is Dolly Sods from here?
BTW, how far is Dolly Sods from here?
09-27-2005, 07:57 AM
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Well, I'm guessing CORE meet again in Keyser, WV before heading to the Blackwater Canyon/Dolly Sods area. I took a look on Mapquest and Keyser, WV is about 88 miles from Front Royal. We could meet just west of Winchester on Rt. 50 on that Saturday morning (Oct 8).
I've forgotten how long it is from Keyser to Dolly Sods, maybe an hour or so.
I've forgotten how long it is from Keyser to Dolly Sods, maybe an hour or so.
09-27-2005, 11:56 AM
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You guys that are somewhat close to Jeremy should offer to give the kid a hand with getting his 3.slow rebuilt. I am sure he would spring for the Beer and food.
09-27-2005, 12:09 PM
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Unfortunately, he's almost 300 miles away. Hopefully someone from the Blacksburg/Radford area can help.
Originally Posted by strap22
You guys that are somewhat close to Jeremy should offer to give the kid a hand with getting his 3.slow rebuilt. I am sure he would spring for the Beer and food.
09-27-2005, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Roadrunner
Unfortunately, he's almost 300 miles away. Hopefully someone from the Blacksburg/Radford area can help.
