Wilderness Trail Region | PCA Zone 3
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SCHWARZER BERG VII
A WEST VIRGINIA WEEKEND GETAWAY
THURSDAY TO SUNDAY – MAY 21-24, 2026
RAIN OR SHINE
5/21/2026, 8:00 AM
10, Snowshoe, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, 26209
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:
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
FRIDAY (05/22) – 214 mi. / 5:57h drive + stops
Notes:
FRIDAY (05/22) – 250 mi. / 6:11h drive + stops
SATURDAY (05/23) – 250 mi. / 6:11h drive + stops
SATURDAY (05/23) – 214 mi. / 5:57h drive + stops
Notes:
SUNDAY (05/24) – 262 mi. / 6:33h drive + stops
Notes:
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
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:
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!
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 3/21/2026)
| Name | Passenger(s) | Describe the PORSCHE that you're planning to bring (Year, Model, Trim, Color, etc.) | PCA Region |
| Aaron Rutter | Courtney Rutter | 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS Signal Green | Allegheny |
| Antonio Abriola | 2015 911 Turbo S Agate Gray | Wilderness Trail | |
| Alan Casselman | Jen Casselman | 1992 Porsche 911 C2 Violet Blue | North Florida |
| Alan Ragsdale | Joni Ragsdale | 2013 Porsche Boxster Guards Red | Wilderness Trail |
| Alex Amos | 2017 Porsche 911 991.2 Carrera Black | Carolinas | |
| Alistair Wallace | 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 White | Wilderness Trail | |
| Anthony Gawlik | 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Jet Black Metallic | Carolinas | |
| Bill Birchfield | Sybil Birchfield | 1999 Porsche 911 996 C2 Black | Carolinas |
| Brad Dalton | Missy Dalton | 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Black | Wilderness Trail |
| Brannon Hudson | Mary Hudson | 2025 Porsche Macan S White | Sonnenschein |
| Brian Johnson | 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Anthracite Brown Metallic | Shenandoah | |
| Butch Pardue | Karin Pardue | 2019 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Red | Sonnenschein |
| Carlton Harris | Lori Harris | 2016 Porsche Cayman Mahogany Metallic | First Settlers |
| Cedric Wiggins | O1 | 2016 Porsche 911 GTS 4 | First Settlers |
| Cesar Palacio | Maria Palacio | TBD | Three Rivers |
| Chris Rademacher | Not sure...might be my wife Jamie or my Son Zach or Daughter Ali | 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS Silver | Wilderness Trail |
| Chris Schneider | Tonya Goodwin | 2011 Porsche Cayman S Meteor Grey | Wilderness Trail |
| Christian Miller | Christina Miller | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S Guards Red | Wilderness Trail |
| Christian Wienands | Cynthia Waddell | 2015 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Mahogany | Carolinas |
| Chuck Roediger | 2017 Porsche 911 Carreea 4S Cabriolet White | Palmetto | |
| Cindy Choi | Cynthia Choi | 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo Dark Blue Metallic | Potomac |
| Colby Hurd | 2025 Porsche 718 Spyder RS Racing Yellow | Wilderness Trail | |
| Corey Scott | 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet | First Settlers | |
| Craig Winkelmann | Samantha White | 2000 Porsche Boxster White | Hurricane |
| Dale Moses | Kim Moses | 2025 Porsche Macan S Blue | Carolinas |
| Dan Whiteman | Sean Halloran | 1978 Porsche 911 Mocha | Potomac |
| Daniel Thompson | 2021 Porsche 911 992 Carrera S Python Green | Wilderness Trail | |
| Danny Florian | Kaitlyn Florian | Porsche 911 992 GT3 Shark Blue | Wilderness Trail |
| Danny Thomas | Nancy Thomas | 2006 Porsche Cayman S White | Carolinas |
| Daryl Greene | TT Greene | 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Black | Palmetto |
| Dave Sample | Beth | 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S Chalk | Wilderness Trail |
| Dave Toppin | 1974 Porsche 914 GT Clone 3.2 L Six Stone Grey | Riesentöter | |
| David Raymond | Unknown | 2014 Porsche Cayman S Agate Gray | Central Pennsylvania |
| Denys Diaz | Tracey Diaz | 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera S Aventurine Green Metallic | Wilderness Trail |
| Doc Elliott | Kari Elliott | 2000 Porsche 911 996 Silver | Tennessee |
| Don Hedelund | Kim Hedelund | 2011 Porsche Boxster Base Guards Red | First Settlers |
| Doug Rich | 2015 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet Silver | Wilderness Trail | |
| Eric Kelch | Leslie Kelch | Porsche Spyder RS | Smoky Mountain |
| Gary Roth | Katherine Roth | 2010 Porsche Boxster S White | Carolinas |
| Gene Manning | Marieguy Manning | 2018 Porsche Cayman GTS Sapphire Blue | Not a PCA Member |
| George Osenburg | 2014 Porsche 911 4S Grey | Chesapeake | |
| George Watson | Liz Watson | 2022 Porsche Turbo S Gentian Blue | Wilderness Trail |
| Grantham Harris | 2015 Porsche Cayman Agate Grey | First Settlers | |
| Houston Haynes | 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS | Wilderness Trail | |
| Ivan Mckinley | 2017 Porsche 911 Red | Carolinas | |
| James Stevenson | Sue Stevenson | 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 | Eastern Buckeye |
| Jay Acosta | Millie Acosta | 2022 Porsche Spyder Black | Delaware |
| Jay Westbrook | Christine Westbrook | 2023 Porsche 911 GT Silver | Wilderness Trail |
| Jeff Massa | Michelle Massa | 2014 Porsche Boxster S Midnight Blue Metallic | Potomac |
| Jeffrey K Bernstein | Kathy Bernstein | 2006 Cayman S Silver | Eastern Buckeye |
| Jeremy Stanley | Karla Stanley | 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T Racing Yellow | Wilderness Trail |
| Jermaine Harris | 1999 Porsche Boxster | Potomac | |
| Jessie Sanchez | 2020 Porsche 911 C4S | Chesapeake | |
| Jim Shafer | Jaina Shafer | 2025 Porsche Spyder RS Vanadium Grey | Wilderness Trail |
| Joe Hikel | 2004 Porsche 996 GT3 Midnight Blue | Chesapeake | |
| Joe Schoening | Kathy Schoening | 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster S Ice Grey Metallic | Chicago |
| John Schwaebler | 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 | First Settlers | |
| Jon Clark | Sharon Clark | 1972 Porsche 914 | Wilderness Trail |
| Jon Danzig | Jill Danzig | 2015 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet Silver | Wilderness Trail |
| Keith Sluss | Tina Sluss | 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Speed Yellow | Wilderness Trail |
| Kenneth Peter Orbeck | Eva Orbeck | 2024 GT4RS, Guards Red | Carolinas |
| Kenneth Peter Orbeck | Eva Orbeck | 2024 Porsche 718 GT4 RS Guards Red | Carolinas |
| Kevin Halloran | Teresa Halloran | 1997 Porsche Boxster 986 Guards Red | Ohio Valley |
| Kevin Woodley | 2024 Porsche Spyder RS Soft Blue | Wilderness Trail | |
| Kimberly Browder | 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Ruby Star Neo | Wilderness Trail | |
| Kirsten Jahn Richardson | maybe | 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Speed Yellow | Riesentöter |
| Kirt Sanford | Cathryn Sanford | 2014 Porsche Boxster 981 Agate Grey | Chicago |
| Lee Zook | Rhonda Zook | 1994 Porsche 911 968 Cabriolet Polar Silver | Heart O' Dixie |
| Leo Anderson | 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera T Ruby Star Neo | Wilderness Trail | |
| Lia Ayoob | 2022 Porsche Cayman GTS | Wilderness Trail | |
| Lisa Weill | 2025 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 Shark Blue | Wilderness Trail | |
| Marianne Turner | TBD | 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo | Eastern Buckeye |
| Mark Granigan | Porsche Boxster Spyder | Peachstate | |
| Mark R Jackson | 1999 Porsche 911 996 C2 Ocean Blue Metallic | Wilderness Trail | |
| Matt Motteler | Tyler Motteler | 2023 Porsche GT4 RS Shark Blue | Carolinas |
| Matthew Petit | Kathleen Petit | 2021 Porsche Macan Turbo Chalk | Eastern Buckeye |
| Michael Lenz | 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo | First Settlers | |
| Michael Myers | Sue Gray-Myers | 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T Blue | Chesapeake |
| Mike Gunther | Robin Gunther | 2010 Porsche Boxster Black | Hurricane |
| Mike Mady | Christine Mady | 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera Ice Gray | Nord Stern |
| Mile Golding | Teresa Golding | 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S Yellow | Tennessee |
| Patrick Kirby | Aileen Kirby | 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster T | Carolinas |
| Phil Dougherty | Annette Dougherty | 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 C4S Macadamia | Ohio Valley |
| Pierre Hilaire | Angelia | 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 GT Silver | First Settlers |
| Ramdon Roopchan | 2013 Porsche 911 C2 Agate Gray | First Settlers | |
| Raymond McJonathan | 2017, Cayman S, Black | Potomac | |
| Reid Zwickel | 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 White | Musik Stadt | |
| Richard Emanuele | Ryan Emanuele | 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Green | First Settlers |
| Richard Houck | Betty Jo Houck | 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman S White | Eastern Buckeye |
| Richard LeClaire | 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman S Chalk | Heart O' Dixie | |
| Richard Lutz | Laura Lutz | 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Carmine Red | Wilderness Trail |
| Rick Hartbrodt | Lizzy Hartbrodt | 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S White | Suncoast Florida |
| Ryan Elswick | 2023 Porsche GT4 RS PTS Rubystar | Wilderness Trail | |
| Scotty Branson | Christi Branson | 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Guards Red | Wilderness Trail |
| Sean Osenburg | 2022 Porsche 718 Spyder Black | Chesapeake | |
| Sean Turner | TBD | 2024 Porsche 718 GT4 RS Shark Blue | Eastern Buckeye |
| Skip Weill | 2024 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 Carmine Red | Wilderness Trail | |
| Steve Krekeler | Gwynne Krekeler | 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS Gentian Blue | Ohio Valley |
| Steven Blankenbeckler | Zanna Blankenbeckler | 2025 Porsche GT4 RS Manthey Black | Wilderness Trail |
| Steven Swiger | 1 Driver 1 Passenger | 2014 Porsche Cayman S Black | Allegheny |
| Steven Wood | Steven Wood | 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Aqua Blue | Chesapeake |
| T. J. Gottwalt | Margie Gottwalt | 2024 Porsche 718 GT4 RS | Carolinas |
| Tammy Baergen | 2018 Porsche Panamera Turismo 4S | Wilderness Trail | |
| Terry Johnson | Christi Johnson | 2023 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 Gentian Blue | Mid South |
| Thomas Blechinger | Andrea Blechinger | Porsche 911 991.2 Sapphire Blue | First Settlers |
| Tim Chambers | Lynn Chambers | 2025 Porsche Cayman S Arctic Grey | Tennessee |
| Ting Zhang | 2018 Cayman S, Red | Chesapeake | |
| Todd Shapiro | Diane Shapiro | 2002 Porsche 911 C4S Silver | Carolinas |
| Tyrone Jarvis | 2013 Porsche 911 Black | First Settlers | |
| Vaughn Xavier | 2020 Porsche 911 4S Red | First Settlers | |
| Wade Kinsman | 1999 Porsche 911 996 Cabriolet Arena Red | Wilderness Trail | |
| Zack Itani | TBD | Wilderness Trail |
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