Welcome
WV Hikers was started in the summer of 2010 by Bobby Snelson, Casey Wilson, and Rob Wilson. The group uses bush craft and survival skills from both the Military and the BSA. Most of the trips are located in the Dolly Sods high mountain area with some of the most extreme weather conditions in West Virginia. The purpose of the group is to further our skills and to pass them along to others.
Glady February 2012
February's trip to Glady was much better this year. There was a lot less snow on the ground and the water wasn't quite as high. The fishing was pretty good but the smoked brisket was probably the best camp food we had. The temp the first night dipped into the teens with mid forties during the day. Can't wait for warmer weather to head to the high mountains.
Read more...Dolly Sods June 2011
This was a great trip. Andrew Morgan was able to make this his first trip with the WV Hikers. Camping on the opposite side of the mountain proved to be very beneficial this time of year because of
Read more...Glady February 2011
February was very cold this year with temps only reaching the mid twenties during the day and down in the teens at night. The fishing was also less then desirable due to the high water coming from
Read more...Dolly Sods September 2011
This trip would be the first for a new member Dusty Forbs. With a new gear idea from Casey wilson we used a garden cart to supply our camp for the weekend. Casey and I arrived and the trail head at
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