Events

All abilities. 3-4 miles round trip. LT to Bamforth Ridge Shelter. Bring lunch. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Steve Bailey, 1-609-424-9238, or trails@gmcmontpelier.org

5.5 miles. Groton State Forest. From the Nature Center to Big Deer Mountain. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting time and place.

Section Membership Meeting. Come to meet and socialize with fellow section members and to enjoy George Longenecker s recent slideshow from Utah, Day Hikes in Utah s Red Rock Country: Zion, Capitol Reef, and Cedar Breaks. Time: 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Location: T.W. Wood Gallery, 46 Barre St., Montpelier.

4-mile loop walk following Joslin Hill, Brook and Common Roads with views of Mad River Valley. Bring water and snack. Meet at MHS. Contact Leaders: Reidun or Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for afternoon meeting time.

Deer Rifle Season Opens. Ends November 29.

10 miles round trip. Stowe Bike Path. Paved. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

10 miles round trip. Burlington Bike Path. Echo Center to the Colchester municipal line across the Winooski River bridge and return. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

5.3 miles. The Waterbury Center Loomis Hill road loop has numerous ups and downs with rewarding views. Bring water and lunch. Meet at MHS. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

6+/- miles. Circumnavigate Dumpling Hill. Route will depend on conditions; traction of some sort or snowshoes may be needed for one section. Meet at Rumney School. Call Leaders: John Buddington and Kathy Gohl, 229-0725 or vicepresident@gmcmontpelier.org for information and meeting time.

7.6 miles. Snowshoe or hike to Winturi Shelter via the Appalachian Trail. Bring lunch and water. Meet at MHS. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

Section Executive Committee quarterly meeting. Members are welcome. You may bring a dessert to share. Contact: Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for agenda and meeting time and place.

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.

5.3 miles round trip. Elmore Mountain loop. 1,400 elevation gain. Contact Leader: Charlene Bohl, 229-9908 or charlenebohl@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

Come for a day of skiing on Craftsbury Nordic Center s well-groomed trails. Trail fee. Bring water and lunch (or buy at touring center). Contact Leaders: Andrew and Reidun Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting place and time. (Rescheduled from Tue Jan 11.)

Various distances. All abilities. Bolton Touring Center. Trail fee. Bring lunch. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.

2.8 miles round trip. Stowe Pinnacle. Contact Leader: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.

Approx. 3.2 miles round trip. Full moon snowshoe below the bowl east of North Hunger. Bring headlamps, warm beverages, and snacks. Cancelled or postponed if weather is inclement. Meet around 4:00 P.M.; sun sets at 4:48. We plan to arrive at viewpoint a few minutes before 5:46 moonrise. Contact Leaders: John Buddington and Kathy Gohl,...

Winter Trails Day at GMC Headquarters, Waterbury Center.

Various distances. Join the Nuquists for an afternoon of skiing at Morse Farm Ski Touring Center. Trail fee. Meet at Morse Farm. Bring water and a snack. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

5 miles round trip. Snowshoe to Montclair Glen Lodge from Couching Lion parking lot. Meet at MHS. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time.

6+/- miles round trip. White Rock via the Middlesex Trail. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 1-609-424-9238 for meeting time and place.

Little River State Park. Ungroomed but moderate trails. Conditions may vary. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin, 229-9787 for meeting time and place.

Various distances. All abilities. Ole s Touring Center. Trail fee. Bring lunch or buy at the center. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.

5+/- miles. Peacham Bog. Contact Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting place and time.