BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green Mountain Club - Montpelier Section - ECPv6.18.2//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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211013 DTSTAMP:20211013T160000Z CREATED:20211013T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T160000Z UID:21310-1634126400-1634169599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Stowe. - DESCRIPTION:6.5 miles. Start at Sterling Gorge and hike the Catamount Trail to Peek-A-View Mt.\, where you can relax on a bench with a view of Mt Mansfield. Finish off with beautiful Sterling Gorge. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, stevecbailey@gmail.com or 609-424-9238 for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/stowe-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211003 DTSTAMP:20211003T160000Z CREATED:20211003T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T160000Z UID:21311-1633262400-1633305599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Barre Town - DESCRIPTION:6 miles. Millstone Quarries. These historic quarries contain some of the finest autumn scenery in the area. Bring water and lunch. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, 802-622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/barre-town/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002 DTSTAMP:20211002T160000Z CREATED:20211002T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T160000Z UID:21312-1633176000-1633219199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Marshfield - DESCRIPTION:Two-hour paddle around Marshfield Pond\, observe foliage and cliffs overlooking the pond. Bring PFD\, water and lunch. Contact Leaders: Dana Lawrence\, 371-9610 or Nancy Thomas\, 272-6650 or hikeski51@gmail.com for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/marshfield/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210915 DTSTAMP:20210915T160000Z CREATED:20210915T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T160000Z UID:21313-1631707200-1631750399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Meeting - DESCRIPTION:Montpelier. Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. You may bring a dessert to share. Contact: president@gmcmontpelier.org or 371-9610 for meeting place.rnThe Executive Committee is composed of officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/meeting-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210912 DTSTAMP:20210912T160000Z CREATED:20210912T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T160000Z UID:21314-1631448000-1631491199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Bolton - DESCRIPTION:This is a moderate 6 mile round-trip hike to a delightful lookout over the Bolton Valley. We will start on the Duck Brook Trail (formerly part of the Long Trail) at the trailhead on Bolton Notch Road. From there we will hike up to the Long Trail and north on the LT to Harrington View\, which looks out over the Bolton Valley ski area and also north to Mt Mansfield. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/bolton-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210829 DTSTAMP:20210829T160000Z CREATED:20210829T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210829T160000Z UID:21315-1630238400-1630281599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Groton - DESCRIPTION:Groton State Forest. Coldwater and Hosmer Brook Trails from the Nature Center. 3.5 miles. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin\, marlong@myfairpoint.net or 802-229-9787 for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/groton-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821 DTSTAMP:20210821T160000Z CREATED:20210821T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210821T160000Z UID:21316-1629547200-1629590399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Groton State Park - DESCRIPTION:Section Membership Meeting. Boulder Beach Shelter reserved from 10 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. In the morning we are planning to lead two short hikes in the park\, one up Owl s Head and the other on Big Deer. Both are easy hikes with nice views and a good leg stretch for adults and kids of all ages. To coordinate the going and coming for the hikes\, we would like folks to meet first at the pavilion at 10:30 so we can leave together from there. rn Following the hikes the group will be gathering at the pavilion for a potluck lunch and time to hang out afterward\, go for a swim\, a paddle\, or play some games on the lawn. rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/groton-state-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210807 DTSTAMP:20210807T160000Z CREATED:20210807T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T160000Z UID:21317-1628337600-1628380799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Westmore. - DESCRIPTION:4.5 miles with 1500 ft. elevation gain. Mt. Pisgah\, on the shore of Lake Willoughby is one of the most scenic areas of Vermont with views of peaks in the White Mountains\, Green Mountains and Quebec. We will hike the mountain and then go for a swim at the beach afterwards. Contact Leaders: Dana Lawrence\, 371-9610 or hikeski51@gmail.com or Nancy Thomas\, 272-6650 for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/westmore-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210804 DTSTAMP:20210804T160000Z CREATED:20210804T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T160000Z UID:21318-1628078400-1628121599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Eden - DESCRIPTION:6 miles. Hike the LT and Babcock Trail through Devil s Gulch near Eden\, just south of Belvidere Mtn. There is a nice view from the Spruce Ledge Shelter. Devil s Gulch requires climbing over a few boulders. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/eden/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210728 DTSTAMP:20210728T160000Z CREATED:20210728T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T160000Z UID:21319-1627473600-1627516799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Warren - DESCRIPTION:4 miles. 450 elevation gain. A brief stop to admire scenic Warren Falls\, followed by a hike on the Blueberry Lake trail system. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/warren-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210726 DTSTAMP:20210726T160000Z CREATED:20210726T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T160000Z UID:21320-1627300800-1627343999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Hyde Park - DESCRIPTION:Easy to Moderate. 4-8 miles. Green River Reservoir\, one of the most scenic areas in Vermont! Distance depends on weather and abilities of the group. Must have PFD and your own canoe/kayak. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/hyde-park-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210616 DTSTAMP:20210616T160000Z CREATED:20210616T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T160000Z UID:21321-1623844800-1623887999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: EC Meeting - DESCRIPTION:This Executive Committee meeting will be via the internet. President Dana will establish the Zoom connection.rnrnThe Executive Committee is composed of all officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/ec-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522 DTSTAMP:20210522T160000Z CREATED:20210522T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T160000Z UID:21322-1621684800-1621727999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Smugglers Notch - DESCRIPTION:Clean drainages. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/smugglers-notch-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210515 DTSTAMP:20210515T160000Z CREATED:20210515T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T160000Z UID:21323-1621080000-1621123199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Bamforth Ridge - DESCRIPTION:Clean drainages. Brush in wide trail. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/bamforth-ridge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210501 DTSTAMP:20210501T160000Z CREATED:20210501T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T160000Z UID:21324-1619870400-1619913599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:Montpelier Section Annual Meeting WarningrnrnrnWe will vote on officers and budget — remotely — electronically or by mail. Information will be sent to the section membership list. The proposed budget and the nominated officers\, as well as officers reports\, are posted at https://gmcmontpelier.org/executive/2021/0501/index.htm. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/montpelier-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210421 DTSTAMP:20210421T160000Z CREATED:20210421T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T160000Z UID:21325-1619006400-1619049599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: EC Meeting - DESCRIPTION:This Executive Committee meeting will be via the internet. President Dana will establish the Zoom connection.rnrnThe Executive Committee is composed of all officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/ec-meeting-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210217 DTSTAMP:20210217T170000Z CREATED:20210217T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T170000Z UID:21326-1613563200-1613606399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: EC Meeting - Rescheduled - DESCRIPTION:This Executive Committee meeting will be via the internet. President Dana will establish the Zoom connection.rnrnRescheduled from 10 February.rnrnThe Executive Committee is composed of all officers of the section. Section members (and prospective section members) may attend. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/ec-meeting-rescheduled/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201129 DTSTAMP:20201129T170000Z CREATED:20201129T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201129T170000Z UID:21327-1606651200-1606694399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Deer Season - DESCRIPTION:The regular deer season is November 14 – November 29. Safety tips (starting with wear blaze orange ) are at https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/trip-planning/ The complete hunting schedule is at https://vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt/hunting-and-trapping-seasons URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/deer-season/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201114 DTSTAMP:20201114T170000Z CREATED:20201114T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T170000Z UID:21328-1605355200-1605398399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Deer Season - DESCRIPTION:The regular deer season is November 14 – November 29. Be Careful out there! URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/deer-season-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112 DTSTAMP:20201112T170000Z CREATED:20201112T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T170000Z UID:21329-1605182400-1605225599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Events Re-opening - DESCRIPTION:Event scheduling has been re-opened! And you don t have to wait for the next Trail Talk. But do pay attention to the guidelines — rnrn     rnTrip Leaders – rnhttps://www.greenmountainclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Full-GMC-Guidelines-For-Section-Outings-in-the-Age-of-COVID-19_Final_6.29.2020.pdfrn     rnrnParticipants – rnhttps://www.greenmountainclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/GMC-Participant-Guidelines-For-Section-Outings-in-the-Age-of-COVID-19_Final_6.26.2020.pdfrnrn     rnrnTrail work: contact Trails & Shelters Coordinator Alan Paschell at trails@gmcmontpelier.org. You can also look at https://gmcmontpelier.org/trails/working.htm URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/events-re-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201111 DTSTAMP:20201111T170000Z CREATED:20201111T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T170000Z UID:21330-1605096000-1605139199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: EC Meeting - DESCRIPTION:This Executive Committee meeting will be via the internet. President Dana will establish the Zoom connection. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/ec-meeting-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201024 DTSTAMP:20201024T160000Z CREATED:20201024T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T160000Z UID:21331-1603540800-1603583999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Deer Hunting - DESCRIPTION:Youth & Novice Deer Weekend is Oct 24 – 25. rnrnRegular Season is Nov 14 – 19rnrnSafety tips (starting with wear blaze orange ) are at https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/trip-planning/rnrnThe complete hunting schedule is at rnhttps://vtfishandwildlife.com/hunt/hunting-and-trapping-seasons URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/deer-hunting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200812 DTSTAMP:20200812T160000Z CREATED:20200812T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T160000Z UID:21332-1597233600-1597276799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: EC Meeting - DESCRIPTION:This Executive Committee meeting will be via the internet. President Dana will establish the Zoom connection. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/ec-meeting-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200603 DTSTAMP:20200603T160000Z CREATED:20200603T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T160000Z UID:21333-1591185600-1591228799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee meeting\, via Zoom. Originally scheduled for May 27. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/montpelier-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200530 DTSTAMP:20200530T160000Z CREATED:20200530T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T160000Z UID:21334-1590840000-1590883199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Groton - DESCRIPTION:5-6 miles. State Forest Annual Wildflower Hike. See what’s in bloom and enjoy a spring hike from New Discovery. Bring lunch and water. Park entrance fee. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin\, 229-9787 or marlong@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.rnrn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/groton-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200527 DTSTAMP:20200527T160000Z CREATED:20200527T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T160000Z UID:21335-1590580800-1590623999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee meeting scheduled\, via Zoom\, later rescheduled for June3. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/montpelier-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200527 DTSTAMP:20200527T160000Z CREATED:20200527T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T160000Z UID:21336-1590580800-1590623999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Middlesex - DESCRIPTION:15+/- miles. Bike to Moretown and return. Bring water and lunch or buy lunch at the Moretown Store. Helmet required. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith\, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia 622-0585 for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/middlesex-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200523 DTSTAMP:20200523T160000Z CREATED:20200523T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T160000Z UID:21337-1590235200-1590278399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Stowe - DESCRIPTION:(Rain date: May 24\, Sunday) Sterling Pond. All abilities welcome and needed. Spring walk-thru and routine pre-hiking season trail work on the LT north of Barnes Camp to Sterling Pond or farther toward Chilcoot Pass\, the Sterling Pond Trail from Smugglers Notch\, and the Barnes Camp Loop from the picnic area. 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 Paschel\, alan.paschell@gmail.comrn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/stowe-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200521 DTSTAMP:20200521T160000Z CREATED:20200521T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T160000Z UID:21338-1590062400-1590105599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Duxbury - DESCRIPTION:25 miles +/- round trip from Crossett Brook School\, Duxbury along the River Road to Richmond\, where we ll have lunch in a restaurant. Route is a combination of paved and unpaved roads with rolling terrain. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz\, 223-7035\, or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/duxbury-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200517 DTSTAMP:20200517T160000Z CREATED:20200517T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200517T160000Z UID:21339-1589716800-1589759999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Berlin - DESCRIPTION:Wildflower Hike at Irish Hill. We ll proceed up the trail stopping frequently to look at wildflowers which should be at or near their peak. Bring water and a snack. Contact Leader: Bob Popp\, 454-1514 or vtpopps@aol.com for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/berlin-4/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR