| Introduction Whether
you're hiking, rafting, caving, or climbing, you'll need to prepare for the best and
worst of the West Virginia wilderness. Our guide to outdoor safety will help you plan
for any mishaps that could occur while you're far from immediate transportation.
Please select a button to review some of the safety concerns that might pose a threat
during the season in which you've planned your West Virginia adventure.
Summer
Summer's heat and humidity transform West Virginia into a
virtual rain forest -- a wilderness in which an unwary traveler may be easily lost.
Autumn
The most gentle of West Virginia's distinct seasons,
beautiful autumn masks hidden dangers -- including camouflaged hunters and a dry forest
floor that may easily kindle a fire.
Winter
Highland winters pose obvious threats. Snow squalls can
quickly render roadways impassible. Skiers, too, should familiarize themselves with the
cautions their sport necessitates.
Spring
The most unpredictable of West Virginia's seasons, a balmy
spring day can quickly turn ferocious. Snow squalls can quickly appear in the highlands,
while flooding and mudslides may threaten low-lying areas.
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