 |
|
10-09-2011, 08:02 AM
|
 |
Junior Member
|
|
Member #19415
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 21
|
|
|
Hatfield Mccoy in December?
I have two weeks off for Christmas and we're ready to make reservations for lodging. Is the any reason the HM trail is not a good idea at that time of year? Any special gear or advice? It will be our first trip there.
|
10-09-2011, 08:35 AM
|
 |
Extreme ATV Enthusiast
|
|
Member #14032
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Morgantown, WV
Posts: 269
|
|
|
This is coming from a born and raised WV Mountaineer....
Pack for VERY cold temps...you will be in a higher altitude so its gonna get very cold in the early mornings and later evening. I highly suggest getting a locator beacon God forbid something happen. I have one only because I do some backpacking in the BackCountry of the Cranberry river here in WV and you hardly ever see a single person. But reason to get one is because you may not have anyone come accross you if you are out and something happens. Other than that....just pack extra warm and take a small survival kit with you.
Good luck and have fun! Hoping to go down there before Christmas for the last time this year!!!!
Matt
__________________
Mine:
2011 Sportsman 800
Polaris Front Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Rack Extender, Polaris L&R Rear Cargo Box, Warn 2500lb winch, Winch Saver, Ricochet A-Arm Guards ( www.TheATVSuperStore.com), 3-High Headlight Mod, UNI Air Filter, 26" GBC Dirt Commanders, 1" Billet Wheel Spacers (Front and Rear) HighLifter HD springs, Dalton Primary Spring O\BL, Realtree Seat custom cover
Wife's
2011 Sportsman 550XP
Polaris Front Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Brush Guards, Polaris Rear Rack Extender, 26" GBC Grim Reapers, Viper Elite 3000lbs Winch w/ wireless
Fuel It, Flog It, Feel It!
|
10-09-2011, 09:00 AM
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Member #19415
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 21
|
|
Thanks, Vortecz. I didn't take altitude into account. That will make a difference. Concealed Carry?  I see that WV is a reciprocal state. Should we expect rain, snow, mud or just pack for the apocalypse? 
|
10-09-2011, 10:51 AM
|
 |
Extreme ATV Enthusiast
|
|
Member #3783
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Jamestown, NC
Posts: 123
|
|
|
Which HM system are you planning to ride? There is usually a group that ride out of Ashland Resort, Indian Ridge system, every new years. We have woke up to temps as low as 2. If it is not too cold riding in winter is nice since with no leaves you can see the hills and valleys in the distance. We take clothes for all weather conditions and put on what we need. The worst thing is to ride in rain when it is cold.
__________________
Boilermaker
2010 850 Touring, ATV-Guru Cobra bumpers
|
10-09-2011, 12:48 PM
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Member #19415
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 21
|
|
2 degrees? Bob, you're scaring me!  I guess it's better to know. What's that saying "ignorance is blissfully freezing to death"? The group will have to go without me, my New Years tradition is sleeping in my own bed.
|
10-09-2011, 01:48 PM
|
|
Extreme ATV Enthusiast
|
|
Member #14032
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Morgantown, WV
Posts: 269
|
|
I would plan for the worst and hope for the best at that time of year. As for Concealed Carry.... well....LOL.....ummmm, yeah I have mine here in WV and yes I carry everyday...but the rules state that there is no firearms allowed on the trails....so take that for what its worth...haha. I am with you on the new years ride...i'm at my house in my bed.
Good luck!
Matt
__________________
Mine:
2011 Sportsman 800
Polaris Front Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Rack Extender, Polaris L&R Rear Cargo Box, Warn 2500lb winch, Winch Saver, Ricochet A-Arm Guards ( www.TheATVSuperStore.com), 3-High Headlight Mod, UNI Air Filter, 26" GBC Dirt Commanders, 1" Billet Wheel Spacers (Front and Rear) HighLifter HD springs, Dalton Primary Spring O\BL, Realtree Seat custom cover
Wife's
2011 Sportsman 550XP
Polaris Front Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Brush Guards, Polaris Rear Rack Extender, 26" GBC Grim Reapers, Viper Elite 3000lbs Winch w/ wireless
Fuel It, Flog It, Feel It!
|
10-09-2011, 04:25 PM
|
 |
Polaris ATV Legend
|
|
Member #5629
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Southern West Virginia
Posts: 1,631
|
|
|
Sounds like fun!!! I'll bring my bike with my plow on it. Think we'll need it? HaHa
__________________
Con
 2007 Sportsman 800 efi , L&R tall windshield, Viper Max 4000 lb. winch with 3/16" Amsteel rope by Atv Winch Rope, 25' Amsteel tow rope by Atv Winch Rope, RDC fairlead, RDC deluxe gas cap, RDC shifter, RDC overflow bottle cap, RDC 2" lift , 27" Maxxis bighorns s/w on Vision Outback 12" wheels, Uni air filter, Dalton o/bl primary clutch spring, front and rear brushguard, front and rear rack extensions, and a SanAngelo backrest
|
10-09-2011, 04:44 PM
|
|
Extreme ATV Enthusiast
|
|
Member #14032
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Morgantown, WV
Posts: 269
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by racer37l
Sounds like fun!!! I'll bring my bike with my plow on it. Think we'll need it? HaHa
|
Where at in WV do you live?
Matt
__________________
Mine:
2011 Sportsman 800
Polaris Front Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Rack Extender, Polaris L&R Rear Cargo Box, Warn 2500lb winch, Winch Saver, Ricochet A-Arm Guards ( www.TheATVSuperStore.com), 3-High Headlight Mod, UNI Air Filter, 26" GBC Dirt Commanders, 1" Billet Wheel Spacers (Front and Rear) HighLifter HD springs, Dalton Primary Spring O\BL, Realtree Seat custom cover
Wife's
2011 Sportsman 550XP
Polaris Front Brush Guard, Polaris Rear Brush Guards, Polaris Rear Rack Extender, 26" GBC Grim Reapers, Viper Elite 3000lbs Winch w/ wireless
Fuel It, Flog It, Feel It!
|
10-09-2011, 04:55 PM
|
 |
Extreme ATV Enthusiast
|
|
Member #19350
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: WV
Posts: 128
|
|
|
As cold as its been already this year, we might be in for big big snows this year. Christmas can be hit or miss at times.
|
10-09-2011, 05:26 PM
|
|
Polaris ATV Legend
|
|
Member #5629
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Southern West Virginia
Posts: 1,631
|
|
|
Just outside Matoaka. The new H/M trail is supposed to go somewhere just above where I live! Can't wait for that!
__________________
Con
2007 Sportsman 800 efi , L&R tall windshield, Viper Max 4000 lb. winch with 3/16" Amsteel rope by Atv Winch Rope, 25' Amsteel tow rope by Atv Winch Rope, RDC fairlead, RDC deluxe gas cap, RDC shifter, RDC overflow bottle cap, RDC 2" lift , 27" Maxxis bighorns s/w on Vision Outback 12" wheels, Uni air filter, Dalton o/bl primary clutch spring, front and rear brushguard, front and rear rack extensions, and a SanAngelo backrest
Last edited by racer37l; 10-09-2011 at 05:44 PM.
|
|
|
Lower Navigation
|
|
|
| Search tags for this page |
|
anyone stay outback atv wv, can i bring my ccw to hatfield mccoy trails, conceal carry hatfield and mccoys, conceal carry hatfield mccoy trail, has anyone stayed at wv outback atv, hatfield mccoy in december, hatfield mccoy outback atv, hatsfeild mccoy trails packing list, is it fun to go to hatfield mccoy trails in december?
Click on a term to search our sites for related topics.
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
