Dolly Sods Reconnaissance Mission

OVERVIEW

Who: A group of hearty souls ready for a beating.

Where: Canaan Valley and Dolly Sods

When: February 10th – 12th

Goal: Gain access to Dolly Sods.

I’ve been trying to find the best winter access to Dolly Soggy for backpacking trips. It’s time to test out some of the options. On Friday evening we will drive to Canaan Valley and spend the night in a cabin. On Saturday we will attempt to access the plateau of Dolly Sods. If successful we will embark on an overnight backpacking trip. If unsuccessful, we will stay in the cabin a second night and do day hikes on Saturday and Sunday.

The area we will be is very exposed and can get quite cold. Be sure to bring proper attire. Read the information about layering at: http://www.guanotronic.com/~gshim/outdoors/layers.htm and email me with any questions or concerns.

There is no fee for this trip, but we will either grill up some food friday night or stop for dinner on the way so bring a little cash for that and also for food on the way back.

Club provides:
Transportation: Gas if you can drive and a seat in a car
Food: Saturday’s Meals, Sunday’s Breakfast, some snacks
Gear: backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, headlamps, water filter, cooking pots/stove

You bring:
appropriate clothing
hiking boots
3 pairs of socks (no cotton socks please)
bowl & cup (no breakables)
fork
water bottle (1-2 liters)
book (or listen to me tell stories around the fire)
camera
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
money for food on the way there and on the way back
any extra snacks you may want