BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green Mountain Club - Montpelier Section - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Green Mountain Club - Montpelier Section X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green Mountain Club - Montpelier Section REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180516 DTSTAMP:20180516T160000Z CREATED:20180516T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T160000Z UID:21540-1526472000-1526515199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Danville - DESCRIPTION:25 miles. Danville to St. Johnsbury on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. It is a continuous downhill to St. J\, but then a rigorous two-hour uphill back. Meet at 9:30 A.M. at the Rte. 14 E. Montpelier park and ride to carpool. We will then leave for the ride from the old railroad station just east of Danville. This will make the trip shorter than leaving from Joe’s Pond. Lunch at a restaurant in St. J. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb at 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/danville-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180514 DTSTAMP:20180514T160000Z CREATED:20180514T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180514T160000Z UID:21541-1526299200-1526342399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Marshfield - DESCRIPTION:Due to the closure of Chickering Bog (see https://gmcmontpelier.org/BogClosed.html) this hike has been changed to:n Stranahan Town Forest\, after work. Approximately 3 to 4 miles.We will see spring wildflowers in the woods and explore vernal ponds. Optional Pizza and Beer at Positive PI II in Plainfield afterwards. Meet at 5:00 P.M. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein\, 802-793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/marshfield-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180512 DTSTAMP:20180512T160000Z CREATED:20180512T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180512T160000Z UID:21542-1526126400-1526169599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Duxbury - DESCRIPTION:Bamforth Ridge. RAINDATE: Sunday\, May 13. All abilities welcome and needed. Spring walk-thru and routine pre-hiking season trail work on the LT south of Winooski River to Bamforth Ridge Shelter\, and farther south on Camel s Hump. Conditions permitting. Additional trail building on LT re-location to by-pass the Big Dig may be scheduled. Bring lunch\, water\, and work gloves. Wear sturdy boots and work clothes. Tools provided. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Contact Leader: Alan Paschell: 223-7044 or trails@gmcmontpelier.org. n URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/duxbury-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180511 DTSTAMP:20180511T160000Z CREATED:20180511T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T160000Z UID:21543-1526040000-1526083199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Marshfield - DESCRIPTION:1-2 miles. Martin Bridge Park is on Rte. 2\, just a few miles outside of Plainfield Village on the right hand side. Join us at 10 A.M. to explore this picturesque covered bridge\, recently restored. Sweet trails perfect for kiddos and their caretakers! Contact Leader: Sharon Plumb\, sharon.plumb@gmail.comn(Date changed due to conflict with Green Up Day) URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/marshfield-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180509 DTSTAMP:20180509T160000Z CREATED:20180509T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180509T160000Z UID:21544-1525867200-1525910399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:26 miles. Montpelier to Moretown and return. Helmet required. Bring lunch or buy at the Moretown Store. Call Leader: Mary Garcia\, 622-0585 for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/montpelier-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180505 DTSTAMP:20180505T160000Z CREATED:20180505T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180505T160000Z UID:21545-1525521600-1525564799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Groton - DESCRIPTION:5.4 miles. We will hike to Peacham Bog in Groton State forest\, checking out beautiful spring wildflowers along the way. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein\, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/groton-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180504 DTSTAMP:20180504T160000Z CREATED:20180504T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T160000Z UID:21546-1525435200-1525478399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Monkton - DESCRIPTION:Green Up Day at Raven Ridge in Monkton. Siena and I will be joining other TNC volunteers to help clear invasives at this stunning natural area. Wonderful views of the Champlain Valley to be had! Contact Sharon Plumb at Sharon.plumb@gmail.com or 802-223-2190. (TNC is The Nature Conservancy)n URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/monkton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180502 DTSTAMP:20180502T160000Z CREATED:20180502T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T160000Z UID:21547-1525262400-1525305599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: East Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:20 miles. East Montpelier to Calais on back roads. Leave from the parking area at #10 Pond in Calais at 10 A.M. Bring a lunch as there is no place to buy lunch. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb\, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.comn(cancelled due to illness)n URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/east-montpelier-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180428 DTSTAMP:20180428T160000Z CREATED:20180428T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180428T160000Z UID:21548-1524916800-1524959999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:GMC Montpelier Section Annual Meeting. See details on page 1 of Trail Talk URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/montpelier-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180424 DTSTAMP:20180424T160000Z CREATED:20180424T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180424T160000Z UID:21549-1524571200-1524614399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:15 miles. Montpelier to Adamant. County Road to Bliss Pond Rd. to Adamant Rd. to Center St. to Bliss Rd. to County Rd. Lunch at the Adamant Coop. Leave from Morse Farm at 10:00 A.M. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb\, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com (cancelled due to illness) URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/montpelier-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180421 DTSTAMP:20180421T160000Z CREATED:20180421T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180421T160000Z UID:21550-1524312000-1524355199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Berlin - DESCRIPTION:5 miles. Walk around Berlin Pond. Meet at Berlin Pond parking spot at 1:00 P.M. Leaders: Mary Garcia\, 622-0585 and Mary Smith\, 505-0603.nn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/berlin-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180420 DTSTAMP:20180420T160000Z CREATED:20180420T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T160000Z UID:21551-1524225600-1524268799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Marshfield - DESCRIPTION:1-2 miles. Stranahan Town Forest. Enjoy the old logging roads and trails of this beautiful town forest. We ll meet at 10 A.M. at the parking lot on Hollister Hill and walk a few miles\, looking for signs of early spring along the way. Bring snacks\, lunch\, and wear layers. After the hike\, visit the animals at Hollister Hill farm. Contact Leader: Sharon Plumb at sharon.plumb@gmail.com URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/marshfield-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180418 DTSTAMP:20180418T160000Z CREATED:20180418T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T160000Z UID:21552-1524052800-1524095999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Orange - DESCRIPTION:20 miles. Orange to Plainfield. Reservoir Rd. to East Hill Rd. to Cameron Rd. to Plainfield. Lunch at Positive Pie. Return via Brook Rd. and Reservoir Rd. Leave at 10:00 A.M. from the Orange Recreation Area just up Reservoir Rd. from Rte. 302. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb\, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com (illness) URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/orange-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180414 DTSTAMP:20180414T160000Z CREATED:20180414T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180414T160000Z UID:21553-1523707200-1523750399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Calais - DESCRIPTION:Due to the abundant March snowfall and rain forecast for this week\, we will not hike the Stranahan Town Forest. Instead we will walk a loop of about 4 miles in Calais from the boat access parking area at Mirror Lake (No. 10 Pond)\, along Pond Road to Nelson Pond Road to Cranberry Meadow Road (to stone engraving in rock) and back to Chartier Hill Road to King Pond Road to Foster Hill Road to the Boat Access Parking Lot. We will look for waterfowl on the ponds and signs of early spring along the road. Meet at parking lot at East Montpelier Town Clerk s Office at 1 p.m. or at the boat access parking area at Mirror Lake (No. 10 Pond) at 1:15 p.m. Contact leader: Phyllis Rubenstein at 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net. (Cancelled due to weather) URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/calais-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180410 DTSTAMP:20180410T160000Z CREATED:20180410T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T160000Z UID:21554-1523361600-1523404799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Washington - DESCRIPTION:20 miles. Washington Heights to Chelsea. Meet at the pull off on the left just below Washington Heights on Rte. 110 at 11:00 A.M. Bike to Chelsea or maybe a little further. Eat lunch at the Chelsea Restaurant. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb\, 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com (illness) URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/washington-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180404 DTSTAMP:20180404T160000Z CREATED:20180404T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180404T160000Z UID:21555-1522843200-1522886399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Worcester - DESCRIPTION:30 miles. Worcester to Elmore on Rte. 12. Leave at 10 A.M. from the Worcester Town Office. Eat lunch at the Elmore General Store. Helmet required. Contact Leader: George Plumb at 883-2313 or plumb.george@gmail.com (illness) URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/worcester-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180324 DTSTAMP:20180324T160000Z CREATED:20180324T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180324T160000Z UID:21556-1521892800-1521935999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Worcester - DESCRIPTION:5 miles. Worcester Mountain. Start at the trailhead in Worcester\, and hike up to Worcester Mountain\, 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. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/worcester-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180322 DTSTAMP:20180322T160000Z CREATED:20180322T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T160000Z UID:21557-1521720000-1521763199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Craftsbury - DESCRIPTION:Spend the day cross-country skiing at the Craftsbury Nordic Center. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.nnNo one signed up so the event was cancelled.n URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/craftsbury-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180317 DTSTAMP:20180317T160000Z CREATED:20180317T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180317T160000Z UID:21558-1521288000-1521331199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: East Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:2-3 miles. Come and explore some of the East Montpelier trails with other caretakers and our littlest adventurers\, ages 0-5. We ll choose a moderate path\, perfect for trail and weather conditions. Meet at 10 A.M. Contact Leader: Sharon Plumb\, sharon.plumb@gmail.com for meeting place.n \nnPostponed. New date will be announced.n URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/east-montpelier-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180311 DTSTAMP:20180311T160000Z CREATED:20180311T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T160000Z UID:21559-1520769600-1520812799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Huntington - DESCRIPTION:4.8 miles. Camel s Hump via Burrows Trail. Start at the Burrows trailhead 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. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/huntington-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180310 DTSTAMP:20180310T170000Z CREATED:20180310T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180310T170000Z UID:21560-1520683200-1520726399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Greensboro - DESCRIPTION:12 miles. Cross-country ski from Highland Lodge in Greensboro to Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury. For experienced skiers only. Shuttle bus from COC to HL. Pass or trail fee and shuttle bus fee required. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein\, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place for carpool to COC. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/greensboro-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180304 DTSTAMP:20180304T170000Z CREATED:20180304T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180304T170000Z UID:21561-1520164800-1520207999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Warren s Gore - DESCRIPTION:8 miles. Gore Mountain. Meet at Island Pond Rail Station at 8:30 A.M. Hike up to Gore Mountain summit\, depending on trail conditions. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick\, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/warren-s-gore/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180225 DTSTAMP:20180225T170000Z CREATED:20180225T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180225T170000Z UID:21562-1519560000-1519603199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Middlesex - DESCRIPTION:Mileage depends on conditions. Middlesex Town Forest. Explore new trails being developed in this scenic area. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin\, 802-229-9787 or marlong@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/middlesex-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180224 DTSTAMP:20180224T170000Z CREATED:20180224T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180224T170000Z UID:21563-1519473600-1519516799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Greensboro - DESCRIPTION:12 miles. Cross-country ski (classic skis) from Highland Lodge in Greensboro to Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury. For experienced skiers only. We will take the shuttle bus from COC to Highland Lodge. Skis may be rented at COC. Trail Fee and shuttle bus fee required. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein\, 802-793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place to carpool to COC. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/greensboro-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180218 DTSTAMP:20180218T170000Z CREATED:20180218T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180218T170000Z UID:21564-1518955200-1518998399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Duxbury - DESCRIPTION:6 miles. Snowshoe to Montclair Glen Lodge via the Monroe and Dean trails and very briefly the Long Trail. Starting from the Monroe Trail s winter parking lot. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick\, 802-249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting place and time. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/duxbury-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180210 DTSTAMP:20180210T170000Z CREATED:20180210T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180210T170000Z UID:21565-1518264000-1518307199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Waterville. - DESCRIPTION:4 miles. Laraway Mountain via LTN. From the Codding Hollow trailhead\, we’ll snowshoe to the ice formations and Lamoille Valley overview\, returning the same way. Crampons may be preferable depending on trail conditions. Contact Leader: Morgan Irons\, 802-223-7044 or morgan.irons@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place. n URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/waterville-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180203 DTSTAMP:20180203T170000Z CREATED:20180203T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T170000Z UID:21566-1517659200-1517702399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Stowe - DESCRIPTION:3.6 miles. Stowe Pinnacle. Beautiful views of Mansfield and the Green Mountains. Hike will be followed by optional lunch in Waterbury or Stowe. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.   URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/stowe-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180128 DTSTAMP:20180128T170000Z CREATED:20180128T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180128T170000Z UID:21567-1517140800-1517183999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Woodstock - DESCRIPTION:8 miles. Appalachian Trail. Rte. 12 to Winturi Shelter. Round-trip excursion will be either a hike or snowshoe depending on the trail conditions. This segment of the LT consists of moderately rolling hills through the woods of Windsor County. Reaching the destination will depend on timing and trail conditions. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick\, 802-249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/woodstock/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180125 DTSTAMP:20180125T170000Z CREATED:20180125T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T170000Z UID:21568-1516881600-1516924799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Stowe - DESCRIPTION:Moderate to Difficult. 6 miles. 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.n URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/stowe-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180120 DTSTAMP:20180120T170000Z CREATED:20180120T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180120T170000Z UID:21569-1516449600-1516492799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Worcester - DESCRIPTION:5.2 miles. White Rock Mountain. Start at the Hunger Mountain trailhead in Worcester\, and hike up to White Rock Mountain\, returning on the same trail. We will use snowshoes or microspikes depending upon conditions. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/worcester-8/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR