I've heard rumors that Granny Gear was going to put on a new 24 hr race in WV. Snowshoe has gone by the wayside. I heard it may be a Big Bear near Morgantown, WV. Can anyone confirm or dispell this rumor?

I can confirm that rumor. That seems to be the case... if you check-out the regional forums on mtbreview (http://forums.mtbr.com) you'll be able to read-up on the entire thing. I might copy and past some info over. But yes, it does look like they've chosen Big Bear near Morgantown as their next 24-hour race destination. Sweet trails over there tooo... like a mini, less muddy version of Snowshoe.

Granny Gear has posted the following info:

24 Hours of Big Bear, Hazelton, WV
June 18 & 19, 2005

This race replaces the 24 hours of Canaan at Snowshoe.

No other info at this time.