Events

3 miles. This scenic loop includes a section of the Bayley-Hazen Military Road, Penny Road, and Penny Street. Bring lunch and water. Meet at M.H.S. Contact Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

10 miles. Burlington bike path. Begin at the Echo Center and walk about 5 miles north to the bridge spanning the Winooski at the Colchester town line, and then return. Contact Leader: Michael Chernick, 249-0520 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place.

Last day of rifle deer hunting season.

Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. 7:00 P.M. May bring a dessert to share. Call Christie Carter or Kevin Ryan, 229-0236 or membership@gmcmontpelier.org for directions.

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.

Young Adventurers Club. Contact Leaders: Lexi Shear, 229-9810, or Mike Wetherell, 223-8493 for trip location, details, and meeting time and place.

4 miles round trip. Hike Paine Mountain to its wooded summit. Dress for the weather, including microspikes. Call Leader Steve Lightholder: 479-2304 for meeting time and place.

Ski or walk, depending on conditions, in the Montpelier-Barre area. Bring snack and water. Call Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time and place.

4.5+/- miles. Hike or snowshoe the Mt. Elmore loop trail. Bring water and lunch. Meet at Worcester Town Hall at 10:00 AM. Weather and snow conditions may change time and location. Contact Leaders: Kathy Gohl or John Buddington, 229-0725.

Young Adventurers Club. Contact Leaders: Lexi Shear, 229-9810, or Mike Wetherell, 223-8493 for trip location, details, and meeting time and place.

Craftsbury Nordic Center. All abilities. Various distances. Trail Fee. Call Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.

Easy to moderate. Various distances. Morse Farm Touring Center. Bring snack and water. Trail fee or season pass. Meet at Morse Farm. Call Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

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

Membership Meeting. Montpelier Section All Stars Slideshow: Our Favorite Outdoor Places. Kellogg-Hubbard Library. 6:30-8:00 P.M. See page 1 for more details.

4+/- miles. Honey Hollow. Ski a short section of the Catamount Trail and the Honey Hollow Road. Call Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting time and place.

Easy to moderate. Various distances. Relaxed pace. Ole s Cross Country Ski Center. Mostly open terrain. Bring lunch or purchase at touring center. Fee or season pass. Meet at MHS. Call Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

Clear sky backup date: Monday, February 2. Easy. Evening exploration of local trails by moonlight. Meet at 7:00 P.M. Bring headlamp. Call Leader: Jill Aspinall, 224-9980 or happy.jillaspinall@gmail for details and meeting place.

Winter Trails Day at GMC Headquarters, Waterbury Center.

Various Distances. Groton State Forest. Bring water and snack lunch. Call Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker, 229-9789 for meeting time and place.

All abilities. Various distances. Highland Lodge Touring Center. Trail Fee. Call Leaders: Mary Garcia, 622-0585 or Mary Smith, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.

Little River State Park. Bring lunch and water. Call Leaders: George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin, 229-9787, for meeting time and place.

Easy to moderate. Various distances. Craftsbury Nordic Center. Mostly open terrain. Bring lunch or purchase at touring center. Fee or season pass. Meet at MHS. Call Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

Moderate to difficult terrain. 16km (10 miles). Highland Lodge to Craftsbury Outdoor Center. The groomed trail traverses beautiful (challenging) hills and woods. We will shuttle from Craftsbury Outdoor Center to Highland Lodge. Bring snacks, lunch and water. Wear layered clothing. Participants must have appropriate gear and cross-country ski experience. Limited to 6 people. For more...

6.5+/- miles. Groton State Forest. Ski from the Nature Center to Peacham Bog and maybe even to Martin s Pond. Call Leader: Steve Lightholder, 479-2304 for meeting place and time.