Whats Snowshoe Like?

bjcrawfo · 07-03-2004, 05:31 PM

For yall that have already been to the shoot at Snowshoe.. Whats it like? Alot of up and down hill shots? Flat Shots? What is the expected winning score in the Hunter Class? Thanks

bentshaft · 07-03-2004, 06:53 PM

bjcrawfo, Snowshoe is great! Its not flat, its probably some of the steepest mountains in WV. The ranges start at the top of the moutain and you shoot down to the bottom. When you are done you get on a ski lift and ride back to the top. If you are staying on top of the mountain you can park your car when you get their and not have to get back in it untill you leave. YOU NEED TO BRING FOOD WITH YOU! It is very expensive to eat up their. The nearst Macdonalds is about and hour away in Elkins. Their is also a Walmart in Elkins if you come in that way you can get your food their.

bjcrawfo · 07-03-2004, 07:13 PM

So if you are shooting down the mountain, is all the shots downhill? I have a condo reserved at rimfire in the village....I have heard that the food is very expensive. We plan to cook in our room. We have a full kitchen in the rooms that we are staying in.

nmb · 07-03-2004, 07:37 PM

They are not all downhill, you just work your way down, flat shots are pretty much out of the question. Bring a good pair of hikers with you. Oh and don't shoot the live targets, you will see plenty of those there, bear & deer. Snowshoe is a beautiful place, my best advice is to go have a great vacation, meet wonderful new people, and most of all just have fun. You will never meet a better group of people.

3dchamp · 07-03-2004, 11:31 PM

It is like the song says almost heaven WV. Ibo could not have picked a better place , good family place . As far as food goes store at bottom of hill as good prices ,I shop there every year . food on hill is alittle steap but not so bad . Bring camara lots to do and beer always taste better on the hill
Bill

PaProud · 07-04-2004, 09:05 AM

Very steep and slippery if wet! You zig-zag your way across ski slopes and the strip of woods that separate the slopes. Elevation is 4848 ft. so the view is impressive!

boarro10 · 07-05-2004, 07:41 AM

BJ One thing that was not mentioned about Snowshoe was the weather. The mountain weather is cool. Some days are warm, some are cool, and some are cold. It is hard to think cool in August when you are in Alabama but it can happen on Snowshoe.

Bill Curlis · 07-05-2004, 10:13 AM

It is one of the most beautiful places in the Eastern half of the USA. A great place for the family.

ken12 · 07-06-2004, 12:05 PM

And best of all it's quiet.
No trucks. Just the breeze and the pitter patter of little deer feet.
Unless you are standing to close to me. Then it can get kinda loud.

Although with a little luck, not this year.
ken12

VorTecXT2000 · 07-07-2004, 02:51 PM

It is the best shoot on the whole IBO Tour (By Far!!!). The ranges are steep and sometimes a bit messy. One thing is true for sure the total overall experience out weighs every negative. Oh Yeah... Ken, will the "World Shoot" stay in Snowshoe for good now or what???
Mark my vote to keep it there.