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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200510 DTSTAMP:20200510T160000Z CREATED:20200510T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200510T160000Z UID:21343-1589112000-1589155199@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-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200503 DTSTAMP:20200503T160000Z CREATED:20200503T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200503T160000Z UID:21344-1588507200-1588550399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Waterbury Center - DESCRIPTION:15 +/- miles. Crossett Brook School in Duxbury to roads in Little River State Park. Enjoy the quiet and the views from the dam and beach before the black flies and campers arrive. Some hills. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz\, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/waterbury-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200502 DTSTAMP:20200502T160000Z CREATED:20200502T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200502T160000Z UID:21345-1588420800-1588463999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Peacham - DESCRIPTION:5.5 miles. Hike a loop trail in Groton State Forest near Martin s Pond to the boardwalk on Peacham Bog on an old woods road and woodland trails and see early spring woodland and bog plants. Bring water and a snack. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein at Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net or 802-793-6313 for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/peacham-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200502 DTSTAMP:20200502T160000Z CREATED:20200502T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200502T160000Z UID:21346-1588420800-1588463999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:Montpelier Section Annual Meeting. Cancelled due to say at home. We 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/2020/0502/index.htm. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/montpelier-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200426 DTSTAMP:20200426T160000Z CREATED:20200426T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200426T160000Z UID:21347-1587902400-1587945599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Northfield - DESCRIPTION:6 miles. Walk the length of Turkey Hill Road and return. Enjoy the views. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz\, 223-7035\, or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/northfield-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200425 DTSTAMP:20200425T160000Z CREATED:20200425T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200425T160000Z UID:21348-1587816000-1587859199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Calais - DESCRIPTION:2-3 miles. Hike to the boardwalk on Chickering Bog and on a trail nearby to see early spring woodland and bog plants. Limited to 8 people. Bring water\, lunch\, and snack. Contact Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein\, Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net or 802-793-6313 for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/calais/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200418 DTSTAMP:20200418T160000Z CREATED:20200418T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T160000Z UID:21349-1587211200-1587254399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Berlin - DESCRIPTION:5 miles. Road Walk around Berlin Pond. Bring water and a snack. Contact Leaders: Mary Garcia\, 622-0585 or Mary Smith\, 505-0603 for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/berlin-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200416 DTSTAMP:20200416T160000Z CREATED:20200416T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T160000Z UID:21350-1587038400-1587081599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee regular quarterly meeting. Electronic meeting is in the works. More information to follow. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/montpelier-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTSTAMP:20200328T160000Z CREATED:20200328T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200328T160000Z UID:21351-1585396800-1585439999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Waterbury - DESCRIPTION:Various Distances. Explore the Perry Hill Trails maintained by mountain bikers. Popular with skiers and snowshoers\, too. Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz\, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/waterbury-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200325 DTSTAMP:20200325T160000Z CREATED:20200325T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T160000Z UID:21352-1585137600-1585180799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:Membership & Social Meeting. 7:00 P.M.\, T.W. Wood Gallery\, 46 Barre St in Montpelier. Sean Beckett will speak about Animal Survival in Earth s Coldest Places. See page 1 of Trail Talk #134 for details.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/montpelier-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200321 DTSTAMP:20200321T160000Z CREATED:20200321T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200321T160000Z UID:21353-1584792000-1584835199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Moscow - DESCRIPTION:4.6 miles round trip. Hike the Lake Mansfield Trail from the winter parking lot of the Trout Club to Taylor Lodge\, where we will share a potluck lunch in the shelter. Bring food to share\, dish\, utensil\, cup\, and water. Co-leaders will bring backpacking stove to make hot drinks. Contact Co-leaders: Jessica Ettinger\, 615-414-0842 or ettinger.jessica@gmail.com or Phyllis Rubenstein\, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisrubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/moscow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTSTAMP:20200315T160000Z CREATED:20200315T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200315T160000Z UID:21354-1584273600-1584316799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Elmore - DESCRIPTION:5 miles. Hike or snowshoe up Mt. Elmore\, ascending by the most direct route and descending via Balanced Rock. Great views from the fire tower of the Green Mountains and the Whites (weather permitting). Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/elmore-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200308 DTSTAMP:20200308T160000Z CREATED:20200308T160000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200308T160000Z UID:21355-1583668800-1583711999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Huntington - DESCRIPTION: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.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/huntington/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200307 DTSTAMP:20200307T170000Z CREATED:20200307T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200307T170000Z UID:21356-1583582400-1583625599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Waterbury Center - DESCRIPTION:GMC Winter Trails Day at the GMC Visitors Center\, Waterbury Center\, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. There will be guided group hikes around the Green Mountains\, winter skills workshops\, snowshoe demos\, kids’ activities\, and a campfire with s’mores all day. Then stay for the après party and raffle! For scheduling\, go to www.greenmountainclub.org/winter-trails-day/ URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/waterbury-center-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200301 DTSTAMP:20200301T170000Z CREATED:20200301T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200301T170000Z UID:21357-1583064000-1583107199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Waterville VT - DESCRIPTION:4 miles +/- round trip. Laraway Mountain. 1550’ elevation gain. Leaving from Codding Hollow trailhead in Waterville\, following LT North up Laraway Mountain to ledges and ice formations\, continuing to overview of Lamoille river valley. Returning by same route. Contact Leader: Morgan Irons\, morganirons@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.rnNote: Planned departure time from the trailhead is 9:15. Morgan will meet people at Doty Elementary School in Worcester\, at 8:00 AM. She will put Montpelier people in touch with each other if they want to carpool from Montpelier. She will send anyone who contacts her a flyer with detailed information and directions to the trailhead. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/waterville-vt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200229 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200229 DTSTAMP:20200229T170000Z CREATED:20200229T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200229T170000Z UID:21358-1582977600-1583020799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Groton - DESCRIPTION:Moderate/Difficult. Ski the nordic trail in Groton State Forest across Peacham Bog. Contact co-leaders: Nancy Schulz\, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com or Phyllis Rubenstein\, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/groton-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200222 DTSTAMP:20200222T170000Z CREATED:20200222T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T170000Z UID:21359-1582372800-1582415999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Plainfield - DESCRIPTION:Spruce Mountain to Seyon Lodge inrnGroton. 7+/- miles round trip. Contact Leader:rnNancy Schulz\, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/plainfield-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200222 DTSTAMP:20200222T170000Z CREATED:20200222T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T170000Z UID:21360-1582372800-1582415999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Warren - DESCRIPTION:Ole s Cross Country Center. Trail Fee. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders:rnMary Smith\, 505-0603 or Mary Garcia 622-0585 for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/warren-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200217 DTSTAMP:20200217T170000Z CREATED:20200217T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T170000Z UID:21361-1581940800-1581983999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Stowe - DESCRIPTION:Barnes Camp to Sterling Pond. Lunch inrnheated cabin. Contact Leaders: Nancy Schulz (223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com) and Charlene Bohl (229-9908 or Charlenebohl14@gmail.com) for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/stowe-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200216 DTSTAMP:20200216T170000Z CREATED:20200216T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200216T170000Z UID:21362-1581854400-1581897599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Middlesex - DESCRIPTION:Middlesex Town Forest. Contact Leaders: George Longenecker or Cynthia Martin\,rnmarlong@myfairpoint.net or 229-9787 for meetingrntime and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/middlesex-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200210 DTSTAMP:20200210T170000Z CREATED:20200210T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T170000Z UID:21363-1581336000-1581379199@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Waterbury - DESCRIPTION:Moderate/Difficult. Various trails in Little River State Park including one extended climb.rn3-hour loop (can extend route if there is interest). Contact Leader: Nancy Schulz\, 223-7035 or saddleshoes2@gmail.com for meeting time andrnplace. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/waterbury-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200208 DTSTAMP:20200208T170000Z CREATED:20200208T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T170000Z UID:21364-1581163200-1581206399@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Plainfield - DESCRIPTION:Spruce Mountain. 4.5 miles round trip\, if we reach the summit. Great views from the fire tower. There may be icy stretches. Contact Leaders Dana Lawrence and Nancy Thomas (Tel 223-1007 Email hikeski51@gmail.com) for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/plainfield-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200204 DTSTAMP:20200204T170000Z CREATED:20200204T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200204T170000Z UID:21365-1580817600-1580860799@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Stowe - DESCRIPTION:Stowe Touring Center. Trail fee. Bring or buy lunch. For meeting time and place\, call leader\, Charlene Bohl at 229-9908 or contact her at charlenebohl@comcast.net. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/stowe-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200202 DTSTAMP:20200202T170000Z CREATED:20200202T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200202T170000Z UID:21366-1580644800-1580687999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Elmore - DESCRIPTION:Hardwick Flats road. Easy/Moderate. Several loops are available of varying lengths. On private land which is open to the public at no charge. Bring lunch and water. Contact Leaders: Steve or Heather Bailey\, 622-4516 or stevecbailey@gmail.com for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/elmore-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200201 DTSTAMP:20200201T170000Z CREATED:20200201T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200201T170000Z UID:21367-1580558400-1580601599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Greensboro - DESCRIPTION:Cross country ski. Greensboro to Crafsbury. Difficult. 12 miles. Moderate Pace. For experienced skiers. Take shuttle bus from COC to Highland Lodge and ski back on groomed trails. Trail and bus fee. Bring or rent cross country skis. Bring water\, snacks\, and lunch for trail. Contact Co-Leaders: Phyllis Rubenstein\, 793-6313 or Phyllis@PhyllisRubensteinLaw.comcastbiz.net or Nancy Thomas\, 223-1007 or nthomas0707@gmail.com for meeting time and place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/greensboro-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200128 DTSTAMP:20200128T170000Z CREATED:20200128T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T170000Z UID:21368-1580212800-1580255999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Stowe - DESCRIPTION:Stowe Mountain Resort to Trapp s cabin. Trail Fee. Bring lunch and water orrnbuy at cabin. Contact Leaders: Mary Smith\, 505-rn0603 or Mary Garcia\, 622-0585 for meeting timernand place. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/stowe-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200123 DTSTAMP:20200123T170000Z CREATED:20200123T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T170000Z UID:21369-1579780800-1579823999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Montpelier - DESCRIPTION:Membership and social meeting 7 pm in the T.W. Wood Gallery\, 46 Barre St in Montpelier. There will be a slide show by John Snell\, renowned Montpelier photographer. Here is his description of the event:nnSeek No Further: In Our BackyardnnLike many\, I’ve travelled the world and enjoyed doing so. And yet I also find I can be totally rejuvenated by a walk or hike in and around Central Vermont. The best part? Nothing is required of us but to open our eyes (and ears and maybe our souls) and see! I’ll share with you some of what draws me back and sustains me about this part of the world we all love—trees\, rocks\, flowers\, cloud\, rivers and reflections in water\, among many things. n URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/montpelier-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200122 DTSTAMP:20200122T170000Z CREATED:20200122T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T170000Z UID:21370-1579694400-1579737599@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Stowe - DESCRIPTION:6 miles. From 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.rn URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/stowe-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200118 DTSTAMP:20200118T170000Z CREATED:20200118T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T170000Z UID:21371-1579348800-1579391999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Northfield - DESCRIPTION:6+/- hours of hiking. Paine Mountain tornIrish Hill traverse. Short car shuttle required. Contact Co-Leaders: Nancy Schulz\, 223-7035 orrnsaddleshoes2@gmail.com or Kevin Ryan\,rnpinewhisp@comcast.net for meeting time andrnplace URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/northfield-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200113 DTSTAMP:20200113T170000Z CREATED:20200113T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T170000Z UID:21372-1578916800-1578959999@gmcmontpelier.org SUMMARY: Trail Talk Deadline - DESCRIPTION:Last date to submit events and articles for the Spring 2020 issue of Trail Talk. URL:https://gmcmontpelier.org/event/trail-talk-deadline/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR