Weekend Getaway: West Virginia - Schwarzer Berg VII - 05.21-24.2026

Read the full event's program here.

THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT STEPS TO REGISTER

Please make sure you complete all 3 steps below to secure your spot and ensure a smooth event experience:

1) RSVP at WTRPCA.ORG (Scroll all the way to the bottom to fill the form and RSVP)
This step lets us know you are attending and allows us to collect essential information for planning purposes, including reservations, driving group assignments, and logistics.

2) PAY the $85 Event Entry Fee (comes with 1 free T-shirt*)
Complete your payment using the link below:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wtr-pca-west-virginia-weekend-getaway--2026

* You will pick the T-shirt size at WTRPCA.ORG when you RSVP. Entry fee fully refundable if cancelled up to 30 days before the event, after that, 50% refund.

3) RESERVE Your HOTEL Room Using the Official Event Link
Use the link below to book your stay at the Corduroy Inn, Seneca Hotel, Highland House or Rimfire Lodge using our negotiated group rate: https://www.HotelPlanner.com/EventPage8430756

Please note: The link above may display additional hotel options. We strongly request that participants book at one of our four host hotels:

• Corduroy Inn & Lodge (Trademark Collection) - 5811 Snowshoe Dr, Snowshoe, WV, 26554
• Seneca Hotel - 10 Snowshoe Dr Building 8, Snowshoe, WV 26209
• Highland House - 10 Snowshoe Dr. Building 6, Snowshoe, WV, 26209
• Rimfire Lodge - 10 Snowshoe Dr. Building 10, Snowshoe, WV, 26209

Staying at the host hotels helps us with event coordination and ensures you are at the center of all scheduled activities. The hotel may charge you temporarily, but charge should drop off after a week. Call the hotel if it doesn't.

Follow this event on Facebook. Mark as Going or Interested so you get all the updates about this event before anyone else: https://www.facebook.com/events/1655603555816494/

This is all that you need to know... but if you feel like reading more, please check the full event's program here and check the details below.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us for an unforgettable long weekend in West Virginia, the state often called “Almost Heaven” for its rolling hills, scenic byways, and charming mountain towns. As the only state located entirely within the Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia offers the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and spectacular driving roads. This year marks the 7th edition of Schwarzer Berg, and it will be our biggest yet, spanning 4 days and 3 nights. The event ends on Sunday, leaving you Monday’s Memorial Day to recover from the weekend!

From the breathtaking New River Gorge to sweeping hilltop views and engaging backroads, this weekend promises rich history, great food, strong camaraderie, and plenty of Porsche fun. Our headquarters for the event will be the located in the mountain village of Snowshoe, West Virginia.

Nestled high in the Allegheny Mountains, Snowshoe sits at approximately 4,848 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest-elevation towns in the eastern United States. This elevated setting provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, the perfect backdrop for relaxing and socializing after a full day of driving.

Carved through the Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia’s roads deliver nonstop scenery: tree-lined tunnels, rolling hills, flowing curves, and springtime blooms at their peak. Over the Thursday-to-Sunday weekend, participants can expect to cover approximately 1,100 miles of exceptional driving. We will depart from Bristol, VA early on Thursday, May 21, though participants are welcome to meet us along the route (in one of the planned stops) or meet us later in the day at the hotel.

Schwarzer Berg VII is more than a driving event. It is an opportunity to strengthen friendships, share experiences, and create lasting memories with fellow Porsche enthusiasts. While minor schedule refinements may occur as plans are finalized, rest assured that every detail, from route selection to dining arrangements, is being carefully prepared to ensure a smooth and memorable experience for everyone.

This is a driving event, not a Bingo-night! You MUST RSVP at WTRPCA.ORG to attend this event.

CORDUROY INN

THE SENECA HOTEL

AGENDA AT A GLANCE – Subject to changes

THURSDAY (05/21) – 250 mi. / 5:15h drive + stops

• 8:00 – Event Check-in & Waivers - Virginia Welcome Center I-81N Mile 1 (66 Island Rd, Bristol, VA) – Restroom available
• 8:15 – Safety Meeting
• 8:30 – Start Driving
• 10:15 – Gas, Snack & Restroom Stop - Bland, VA
• 10:35 – Resume Drive
• 12:45 – Lunch Stop - Lewisburg, WV
• 14:15 – Resume Driving
• 15:30 – Gas & Restroom Stop
• 15:50 – Resume Driving
• 16:30 – Arrive at the Hotel – Snowshoe, WV
• Notes:
  • Route shared the weekend before the event.
  • Ask your lead car to share his phone # with you.
  • Arrive with a full tank for the drive. Get gas on your own before arriving at the hotel.
  • Dinner on your own. Check more below for dinner plans.
  • Bring a Radio/WalkieTalkie/FRS Radio – See recommendation more below if you don’t have one.

GROUPS 1, 3, 5, 7

FRIDAY (05/22) – 214 mi. / 5:57h drive + stops

• 8:30 – Meet on big parking lot in front of Seneca Hotel / Rimfire Lodge
• 8:45 – Safety Meeting
• 9:00 – Start Driving
• 10:15 – Restroom Stop
• 10:35 – Resume driving
• 11:45 – Arrive in Summerville for Lunch – Leaders to coordinate Gas before or after lunch
• 13:15 – Resume Driving
• 14:15 – Restroom Stop – leader’s decision – communicate on radio if you need to stop.
• 14:35 – Resume Driving
• 15:35 – Restroom & Gas Stop
• 15:55 – Resume Driving
• 16:15 – Arrive at the Hotel

Notes:

• Route coming the weekend before the event.
• Arrive with a full tank for the drive.
• Check more below for dinner plans.
• Bring a Radio/WalkieTalkie/FRS Radio – See recommendation more below if you don’t have one.

GROUPS 2, 4 & 6

FRIDAY (05/22) – 250 mi. / 6:11h drive + stops

• 8:30 – Meet on big parking lot in front of Seneca Hotel / Rimfire Lodge
• 8:45 – Safety Meeting
• 9:00 – Start Driving
• 11:00 – Arrive at Restaurant for Lunch - Leaders to coordinate Gas before or after lunch
• 12:30 – Resume Driving
• 14:30 – Gas & Restroom Stop
• 14:50 – Resume Driving
• 17:00 – Gas & Restroom Stop
• 17:20 – Resume Driving
• 17:45 – Arrive at the Hotel
• Note:
  • Route coming the weekend before the event.
  • Arrive with a full tank for the drive.

GROUPS 1, 3 & 5

SATURDAY (05/23) – 250 mi. / 6:11h drive + stops

• 8:30 – Meet on big parking lot in front of Seneca Hotel / Rimfire Lodge
• 8:45 – Safety Meeting
• 9:00 – Start Driving
• 11:00 – Arrive at Restaurant for Lunch - Leaders to coordinate Gas before or after lunch
• 12:30 – Resume Driving
• 14:30 – Gas & Restroom Stop
• 14:50 – Resume Driving
• 17:00 – Gas & Restroom Stop
• 17:20 – Resume Driving
• 17:45 – Arrive at the Hotel
• Note:
  • Route coming the weekend before the event.
  • Arrive with a full tank for the drive.

GROUPS 2, 4 & 6

SATURDAY (05/23) – 214 mi. / 5:57h drive + stops

• 8:30 – Meet on big parking lot in front of Seneca Hotel / Rimfire Lodge
• 8:45 – Safety Meeting
• 9:00 – Start Driving
• 10:15 – Restroom Stop
• 10:35 – Resume driving
• 11:45 – Arrive in Summerville for Lunch – Leaders to coordinate Gas before or after lunch
• 13:15 – Resume Driving
• 14:15 – Restroom Stop – leader’s decision – communicate on radio if you need to stop.
• 14:35 – Resume Driving
• 15:35 – Restroom & Gas Stop
• 15:55 – Resume Driving
• 16:15 – Arrive at the Hotel

Notes:

• Route coming the weekend before the event.
• Arrive with a full tank for the drive.
• Check more below for dinner plans.
• Bring a Radio/WalkieTalkie/FRS Radio – See recommendation more below if you don’t have one.

SUNDAY (05/24) – 262 mi. / 6:33h drive + stops

• 8:00 – Meet on big parking lot in front of Seneca Hotel / Rimfire Lodge
• 8:15 – Start Driving
• 9:15 – Restroom Stop
• 9:35 – Resume Driving
• 12:00 – Lunch Stop
• 13:15 – Resume Driving
• 14:45 – Gas & Restroom Stop
• 15:05 – Resume Driving
• 16:10 – Gas & Restroom Stop at Back of the Dragon Welcome Center
• 16:30 – Resume Driving
• 17:15 – Arrive in Marion - Gas & Restroom available (End of PCA event)

Notes:

• Route coming the weekend before the event.
• Arrive with a full tank for the drive.
• Bring a Radio/WalkieTalkie/FRS Radio – See recommendation more below if you don’t have one.

DINING

Snowshoe Mountain Resort offers a wide variety of dining options, from casual slope-side eateries to mountain-top restaurants and lively après spots. Whether you are looking for authentic Appalachian flavors or a place to unwind with drinks after a day on the road, there is something for everyone. With 18 options of restaurants open to the public, you will also find restaurants exclusive to hotel guests at Corduroy. Check the links below to know more about food options!

Resort restaurants:

https://www.snowshoemtn.com/things-to-do/dining

Corduroy Inn Restaurants:

https://corduroyinn.com/dining-options-snowshoe-wv

More information about Snowshoe Resort here: https://www.snowshoemtn.com/

RADIO

Please remember to bring a radio (2-way radio / walkie-talkie / FRS radio) with you to the event — even if you think you won’t need it. Radios are a key safety and coordination tool during our drives.

A popular and affordable option is the BaoFeng UV-5R (8-watt) with the extended 1800mAh battery, which can be found for under $40 on Amazon. Other recommended models include the Radioddity FS-T1 and the Midland LXT630VP3.

Radio Channel / Frequency

• We will be using Channel 5.0 / Frequency 462.662 MHz

If you are using a BaoFeng UV-5R and are unable to program or access frequency 462.662, please let us know before the drive starts. Step-by-step instructions on the full event's program pdf.

Why We Use a Single Channel
We have been asked whether each driving group could use a different channel. While there are some advantages to that approach, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.

Keeping everyone on the same channel allows:

• Clear communication when groups are departing parking lots
• Real-time updates from groups ahead regarding road conditions, delays, or hazards
• Friendly alerts, including law enforcement presence on the route
• Better overall situational awareness across the event

To avoid confusion, always announce your group number before speaking (for example: “Group 3, slowing for traffic”). Once on the road, groups naturally space out, and radio overlap becomes minimal.

In short: one channel keeps things safer, smoother, and more organized for everyone.

EVENT ENTRY FEE ($85 per car)

If you've attended one of our weekend events before, you know how much effort we put into making each experience smooth and memorable for everyone. Events like these come with costs, so as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, we’re charging $85 per car, which includes a FREE event’s T-shirt (a $30-36 value) – Men & Women fits available. Entry fee fully refundable if cancelled up to 30 days before the event, after that, 50% refund.

If you’d like to support our club further, you’ll also have the option to make an additional contribution. This helps us give back to our amazing event volunteers—especially our lead-car drivers who play a huge role in the success of our events.

And if you'd like an extra T-shirt for your passenger, you can order one, too!

Fit Notice: The Next Level 3600 tees have a slim/athletic fit and tend to run slightly small. We recommend ordering one size up if you prefer a more relaxed fit.

Your support helps us to continue organizing events like this one and welcoming PCA members from any of the 149 PCA regions across North America.

To Pay the event entry fee, order an extra T-Shirt or toss an extra donation, follow this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wtr-pca-west-virginia-weekend-getaway--2026

PS.: During the check-out, there will be a field asking for extra money to the payment platform Zeffy. It may say something like: Help keep Zeffy free for Wilderness Trail Region PCA 💜 (optional) Your generosity allows Wilderness Trail Region PCA to use Zeffy's 100% free fundraising and emailing platform with unlimited support, making your impact even stronger. We recommend changing the suggested amount to 'Other' and type $0 as this contribution does not goes to Wilderness Trail. See example below:

MERCHANDISE

One more way to help our club is ordering our exclusive Porsche Club merchandise! We have Event Poster, T-Shirts, Keychains, YETI drinkware and more!

Link to order: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/wtr-pca-west-virginia-weekend-getaway--2026

PS.: During the check-out, there will be a field saying: “Add a contribution to keep the platform we use 100% free!” – feel free to drop the suggested amount to $0 (this extra contribution does not go to our organization. This is a donation to the payment platform Zeffy)

11x17 Event Poster ($20)

Order using the link above

Order your passenger’s T-Shirt using the link above.

Men and Women fits available! Fit Notice: The Next Level 3600 tees have a slim/athletic fit and tend to run slightly small. We recommend ordering one size up if you prefer a more relaxed fit.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Mark ‘Going’ on our Facebook* event after you RSVP on our website:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1655603555816494

* You must RSVP on WTRPCA.ORG/EVENTS/ to be part of this event. Responding ‘Going’ on Facebook does not place you in the event attendees list.

‘Like’ and ‘Follow’ us on Social Media:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilderness_trail_porsche_club/

RSVP List (updated 2/20/2026)

Name	Passenger	Porsche	PCA Region
A. Rutter	C. Rutter	2015 Porsche Cayman GTS Signal Green	Allegheny
A. Casselman	J. Casselman	1992 Porsche 911 C2 Violet Blue	North Florida
A. Ragsdale	J. Ragsdale	2013 Porsche Boxster Guards Red	Wilderness Trail
A. Amos		2017 Porsche 911 991.2 Carrera Black	Carolinas
A. Wallace		2015 Porsche 911 GT3 White	Wilderness Trail
A. Gawlik		2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Jet Black Metallic	Carolinas
B. Birchfield	S. Birchfield	1999 Porsche 911 996 C2 Black	Carolinas
B. Dalton	M. Dalton	2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Black	Wilderness Trail
B. Hudson	M. Hudson	2025 Porsche Macan S White	Sonnenschein
B. Johnson		2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Anthracite Brown Metallic	Shenandoah
B. Pardue	K. Pardue	2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Red	Sonnenschein
C. Harris	L. Harris	2016 Porsche Cayman Mahogany Metallic	First Settlers
C. Wiggins		2016 Porsche 911 GTS 4	First Settlers
C. Palacio	M. Palacio	TBD	Three Rivers
C. Hunley		2001 Porsche Boxster Seal Gray	Carolinas
C. Rademacher	Jamie or Zach or Ali	2018 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS Silver	Wilderness Trail
C. Schneider	T. Goodwin	2011 Porsche Cayman S Meteor Grey	Wilderness Trail
C. Miller	C. Miller	2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S Guards Red	Wilderness Trail
C. Wienands	C. Waddell	2015 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Mahogany	Carolinas
C. Roediger		2017 Porsche 911 Carreea 4S Cabriolet White	Palmetto
C. Hurd		2025 Porsche 718 Spyder RS Racing Yellow	Wilderness Trail
C. Scott		2015 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet	First Settlers
C. Winkelmann	S. White	2000 Porsche Boxster White	Hurricane
D. Moses	K. Moses	2025 Porsche Macan S Blue	Carolinas
D. Whiteman	S. Halloran	1978 Porsche 911 Mocha	Potomac
D. Thompson		2021 Porsche 911 992 Carrera S Python Green	Wilderness Trail
D. Florian	K. Florian	Porsche 911 992 GT3 Shark Blue	Wilderness Trail
D. Thomas	N. Thomas	2006 Porsche Cayman S White	Carolinas
D. Greene	T. Greene	2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Black	Palmetto
D. Sample	B. Sample	2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S Chalk	Wilderness Trail
D. Toppin		1974 Porsche 914 GT Clone 3.2 L Six Stone Grey	Riesentöter
D. Raymond		2014 Porsche Cayman S Agate Gray	Central Pennsylvania
D. Diaz	T. Diaz	2022 Porsche 911 Carrera S Aventurine Green Metallic	Wilderness Trail
D. Elliott	K. Elliott	2000 Porsche 911 996 Silver	Tennessee
D. Hedelund	K. Hedelund	2011 Porsche Boxster Base Guards Red	First Settlers
D. Rich		2015 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet Silver	Wilderness Trail
E. Kelch	L. Kelch	Porsche Spyder RS	Smoky Mountain
G. Roth	K. Roth	2010 Porsche Boxster S White	Carolinas
G. Osenburg		2014 Porsche 911 4S Grey	Chesapeake
G. Watson	L. Watson	2022 Porsche Turbo S Gentian Blue	Wilderness Trail
G. Harris		2015 Porsche Cayman Agate Grey	First Settlers
H. Haynes		2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS	Wilderness Trail
I. Mckinley		2017 Porsche 911 Red	Carolinas
J. Stevenson	S. Stevenson	2016 Porsche Cayman GT4	Eastern Buckeye
J. Acosta	M. Acosta	2022 Porsche Spyder Black	Delaware
J. Westbrook	C. Westbrook	2023 Porsche 911 GT Silver	Wilderness Trail
J. Massa	M. Massa	2014 Porsche Boxster S Midnight Blue Metallic	Potomac
J. Bernstein	K. Bernstein	2006 Cayman S Silver	Eastern Buckeye
J. Stanley	K. Stanley	2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T Racing Yellow	Wilderness Trail
J. Harris		1999 Porsche Boxster	Potomac
J. Sanchez		2020 Porsche 911 C4S	Chesapeake
J. Shafer	J. Shafer	2025 Porsche Spyder RS Vanadium Grey	Wilderness Trail
J. Hikel		2004 Porsche 996 GT3 Midnight Blue	Chesapeake
J. Schoening	K. Schoening	2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S Ice Grey Metallic	Chicago
J. Schwaebler		2024 Porsche 911 GT3	First Settlers
J. Clark	S. Clark	1972 Porsche 914	Wilderness Trail
J. Danzig	J. Danzig	2015 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet Silver	Wilderness Trail
K. Sluss	T. Sluss	2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Speed Yellow	Wilderness Trail
K. Orbeck	E. Orbeck	2024 Porsche 718 GT4 RS Guards Red	Carolinas
K. Halloran	T. Halloran	1997 Porsche Boxster 986 Guards Red	Ohio Valley
K. Woodley		2024 Porsche Spyder RS Soft Blue	Wilderness Trail
K. Browder		2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Ruby Star Neo	Wilderness Trail
K. Richardson		2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Speed Yellow	Riesentöter
K. Sanford	C. Sanford	2014 Porsche Boxster 981 Agate Grey	Chicago
L. Zook	R. Zook	1994 Porsche 911 968 Cabriolet Polar Silver	Heart O' Dixie
L. Anderson		2024 Porsche 911 Carrera T Ruby Star Neo	Wilderness Trail
L. Ayoob		2022 Porsche Cayman GTS	Wilderness Trail
L. Weill		2025 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 Shark Blue	Wilderness Trail
M. Turner		2015 Porsche 911 Turbo	Eastern Buckeye
M. Granigan		Porsche Boxster Spyder	Peachstate
M. Jackson		1999 Porsche 911 996 C2 Ocean Blue Metallic	Wilderness Trail
M. Motteler	T. Motteler	2023 Porsche GT4 RS Shark Blue	Carolinas
M. Petit	K. Petit	2021 Porsche Macan Turbo Chalk	Eastern Buckeye
M. Lenz		1988 Porsche 911 Turbo	First Settlers
M. Myers	S. Gray-Myers	2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T Blue	Chesapeake
M. Gunther	R. Gunther	2010 Porsche Boxster Black	Hurricane
M. Mady	C. Mady	2024 Porsche 911 Carrera Ice Gray	Nord Stern
M. Golding	T. Golding	2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S Yellow	Tennessee
P. Kirby	A. Kirby	2023 Porsche 718 Boxster T	Carolinas
P. Dougherty	A. Dougherty	2009 Porsche 911 997.2 C4S Macadamia	Ohio Valley
P. Hilaire	A. Hilaire	2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 GT Silver	First Settlers
R. Roopchan		2013 Porsche 911 C2 Agate Gray	First Settlers
R. Zwickel		2015 Porsche 911 GT3 White	Musik Stadt
R. Emanuele	R. Emanuele	1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Green	First Settlers
R. Houck	B. Houck	2022 Porsche 718 Cayman S White	Eastern Buckeye
R. LeClaire		2018 Porsche 718 Cayman S Chalk	Heart O' Dixie
R. Lutz	L. Lutz	2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Carmine Red	Wilderness Trail
R. Hartbrodt	L. Hartbrodt	2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S White	Suncoast Florida
R. Elswick		2023 Porsche GT4 RS PTS Rubystar	Wilderness Trail
S. Branson		1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Guards Red	Wilderness Trail
S. Osenburg		2022 Porsche 718 Spyder Black	Chesapeake
S. Turner		2024 Porsche 718 GT4 RS Shark Blue	Eastern Buckeye
S. Weill		2024 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 Carmine Red	Wilderness Trail
S. Krekeler	G. Krekeler	2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Gentian Blue	Ohio Valley
S. Blankenbeckler	Z. Blankenbeckler	2025 Porsche GT4 RS Manthey Black	Wilderness Trail
S. Swiger		2014 Porsche Cayman S Black	Allegheny
S. Wood	S. Wood	2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Aqua Blue	Chesapeake
T. Gottwalt	M. Gottwalt	2024 Porsche 718 GT4 RS	Carolinas
T. Baergen		2018 Porsche Panamera Turismo 4S	Wilderness Trail
T. Johnson	C. Johnson	2023 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 Gentian Blue	Mid South
T. Blechinger	A. Blechinger	Porsche 911 991.2 Sapphire Blue	First Settlers
T. Chambers	L. Chambers	2025 Porsche Cayman S Arctic Grey	Tennessee
T. Shapiro	D. Shapiro	2002 Porsche 911 C4S Silver	Carolinas
T. Jarvis		2013 Porsche 911 Black	First Settlers
V. Xavier		2020 Porsche 911 4S Red	First Settlers
W. Kinsman		1999 Porsche 911 996 Cabriolet Arena Red	Wilderness Trail
Z. Itani		TBD	Wilderness Trail

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