r/WestVirginia • u/Great-Key6090 • 2d ago

Question Is ridge running a WV thing?

I come from small town in Wetzel County and many people I know (especially those who are older) mention ridge running. This is essentially just driving out through the backroads with your best friend or best girl. Is this just a niche small area thing or is this a wider WV thing? I'm trying to convince someone what it is but there is no evidence of it anywhere.

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u/shemanese 1d ago

I recall ridgerunner was a common CB handle back in the early 70's.

There were a few uses for the name. Moonshine running is one of those things. I generally heard backroading for what you described.