10+/- miles. Circular loop around the ridge behind George’s home and return. Bring water. Helmet required. Leave at 10:00 A.M. from his home and return about 12:30 P.M., where lunch will be provided as a token of gratitude for going on the trips. Also hike up the ridge that we just biked around. Be sure...
5+/- miles. Number 10 Pond to Cranberry Meadow Road and back. See petroglyph, possibly migrating waterfowl. Bring water, lunch and snacks. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw. comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place.
7+ miles round trip. Seyon Lodge State Park in Groton from base of Spruce Mountain in Plainfield. Rolling terrain, wet in places. Bring bag lunch and water. Email Leader: Nancy Schulz, saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.
7+/- miles. Perry Hill network of trails in Waterbury. Rolling terrain with steep sections and some narrow bridge crossings. Bring water and bag lunch. Email Leader: Nancy Schulz, saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.n
3-5 miles. Enjoy a fall walk on the bike path. Plan to have lunch at McCarthy s. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place. (Trip was cancelled because of weather and lack of interest. )
General membership meeting. Phyllis Rubenstein presentsn The Walker s Haute Route: From Chamonix to Zermatt --na talk about her 120 mile hike in the French and Swiss Alps.nShe will show photographs of the mountains, flora, and fauna, and discuss the challenges and wonders of hiking along this stunning alpine terrain.n7 p.m. at the T.W. Wood...
Moderately difficulty terrain and moderate pace. 6 to 12 miles. Ski Leader s favorite groomed trails at Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Trail pass or fee. Experience required. If you don t have classic or skate skis, you may rent skis at the outdoor center. Due to the fantastic early season snow, Leader is moving the event...
Various distances. All abilities. Bolton Touring Center. Trail fee. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.
Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. 7:00 P.M. You may bring a dessert to share. Contact: president@gmcmontpelier.org or 622-4516 for meeting time and place.
4.8 miles. Moderate to Difficult. Camel s Hump via Burrows Trail. Start at the Burrows trail-head in Huntington and hike up to Camel s Hump, returning on the same trail. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.n
6-10 miles. Moderate Pace and Terrain. Cross-country Ski the leader s favorite trails at Craftsbury Touring Center. Experience required. Cross-country (classic or skate) skis required or may be rented at the Center. Bring water, snacks, and lunch or purchase at the Center. Trail fee or pass required. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for...
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Membership Meeting. T.W. Wood Gallery, 7:00 P.M., Hiking off the Beaten Path . More details on page 1.
3.2 or 4.0 miles. Taylor Lodge from Lake Mansfield. Hike to Taylor lodge (3.2 miles), and if conditions are good, we will do the Clara Bow loop (0.8 miles) as well. Snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.n
Ski from Stowe Mountain Resort to Trapps cabin. Trail fee. Bring lunch and water or buy at cabin. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.
6 miles. Moderate to Difficult. Barnes Camp over Smugglers Notch on the highway to Jeffersonville. Metal edged skis are not required, but helpful if the snow is hard packed. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place. Cancelled: no one signed up.
(Originally Feb 13) Various distances. All abilities. Craftsbury Touring Center. Trail fee or pass required. Bring lunch and water or buy at the center. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia, 622-0585 for meeting time and place.
4 miles. Laraway Mountain via LT. From the Codding Hollow trailhead we’ll snowshoe to the ice formations, and on to the Lamoille Valley overview, returning the same way. Crampons may be preferable depending on trail conditions. Contact Leader: Morgan Irons, 223-7044 or morgan.irons@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.
4 miles. Little River State Park. Bring drink and snacks. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 or marlong@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.nnn
(revised) Various distances. All abilities. Trail fee. Ski the groomed trails of the Sleepy Hollow Ski and Bike Center in Huntingdon. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.n
Various distances. All abilities. Stowe Mountain Resort. Trail fee. Bring lunch. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.n
Social and slide-show Membership Meeting. Non-members welcome. Pictures by the Nuquists from Hurtigruten (fast route), a twelve-day, 2400-mile round-trip coastal voyage between Bergen, Norway, and Kirkenes, Norway, near the Russian boarder on the Barents Sea. Said to be the world s most beautiful voyage. 7:00 P.M. at the T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre Street, Montpelier....
12 miles. Moderate/Difficult terrain and moderate pace. Ski from Highland Lodge in Greensboro to Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury. Experienced skiers only. Take shuttle from COC to Highland Lodge. Classic or skate skis may be rented at COC. Trail free and shuttle bus fee required. Bring water, lunch, and snacks for the trail, and wear...
