How is cellular reception at Snowshoe?
There is extremely limited reception on and around Snowshoe, primarily due to our proximity to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, WV. (If time permits, consider a free tour of this fascinating site.) Snowshoe, and the surrounding area, is part of the 13,000 square mile National Radio Quiet Zone. This location was selected precisely because of its distance from urban areas and radio “noise.” This is why there are very few cellular transmitters in the area and there will not be any expansion for the foreseeable future. So come to Rimfire and “unplug.” For planning purposes, don’t rely on coordinating with others in your party by cell phones. Agree on places and times to meet before coming to the mountain.
