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dreday3000
Jan 3, 2008, 7:03 AM
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Anyone know of good cheap motels around Coopers?
Thanks.
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WVUCLMBR
Jan 3, 2008, 7:59 AM
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No such luck man....hotels are a major rip off around here....mountainlair.com has a list of all hotels with features/rates/phone #'s. Just remember the front gate @ Coopers is closed so you will have to hike 3 - 3.5 miles to reach Roadside Rocks.
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dreday3000
Jan 3, 2008, 8:13 AM
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Most of the stuff on Mountainliar seemed a bit posh...I was thinking more like a motel six/holiday inn or something.
Did the hike last weekend and didn't find it too bad. It is on a freaking road after all.
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microbarn
Jan 3, 2008, 8:46 AM
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Morgantown isn't that far away.
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dreday3000
Jan 3, 2008, 8:56 AM
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Well does anyone have a heads up on a good cheap place to stay in Morganstown?
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WVUCLMBR
Jan 3, 2008, 9:20 AM
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The econo lodge is like $50/night.....that is pretty much as cheap as it gets here. You are right the hike isn't too bad...we went out on Monday and it was cold as ballz. FYI- a ranger has been seen around the overlook so if you get caught on it you will probably be shellin out some $$$$.
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microbarn
Jan 3, 2008, 10:32 AM
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WVUCLMBR wrote: The econo lodge is like $50/night.....that is pretty much as cheap as it gets here. You are right the hike isn't too bad...we went out on Monday and it was cold as ballz. FYI- a ranger has been seen around the overlook so if you get caught on it you will probably be shellin out some $$$$.
I bet you could get lower rates if they were empty on a particular weekend. Just call them and say, I am willing to pay ___ do you have empty rooms that you would fill for that price?
Sorry, I don't know anyplace to suggest myself.
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WVUCLMBR
Jan 3, 2008, 11:05 AM
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The biggest factor in hotel rates is the events happening that weekend. Avoid weekends with hoops or concerts. Also, some parents are in town this weekend so prices will be steep. Call Adventures Edge and ask them if they have any contacts/deals for rooms (ask for mike or jan).
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kyleshea
Jan 3, 2008, 11:05 AM
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i was unclear on the status of coopers in the winter. im gathering that it is ok to climb there, as long as you are willing to walk in. and no climbing on the overlook is year round, right. any beta would be appreciated.
sorry, i have no accomodation info, but i figured i would find out what i could here anyway.
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dreday3000
Jan 3, 2008, 1:14 PM
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kyleshea wrote: i was unclear on the status of coopers in the winter. im gathering that it is ok to climb there, as long as you are willing to walk in. and no climbing on the overlook is year round, right. any beta would be appreciated. sorry, i have no accomodation info, but i figured i would find out what i could here anyway.
So you're right on the money; you can climb year round, but they shut the gate in the winter for some reason. Maybe something to do with hunting?
Thanks for the info WVUCLIMBER, I'll give Adventure's edge a ring and short of that, maybe try the econolodge.
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kyleshea
Jan 3, 2008, 2:32 PM
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thanks
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charley
Jan 3, 2008, 3:56 PM
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Stop at the visitor center on interstate 79 and get the motel cupon book. There are a cpl in fairmont or south fairmont kinda reasonable. That is about thirty miles one way though.
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WVUCLMBR
Jan 4, 2008, 5:26 AM
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Charley is right. If you are willing to be 30-45 minutes from coopers you can probably get a room for 30-50$. Fairmont is more like 45min-1hr from coopers. Any time I need help or information I stop in at adventures edge and just ask. If you are looking for a guidebook here is the best one i've found online.
http://www.trails-edge.com/climb/coopers/cr_sun-big.htm
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