Montpelier Section
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| Sun Jan 09 | 
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Sund January 9, 1966 Oyster Stew at Taylor Lodge: Annual Oyster Stew Hike up to Taylor Lodge. Workers leaving Montpelier at 10:00 a.m. Eaters will leave at... |
| Sat Jan 22 |
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Satu January 22, 1966 Butler Lodge: Leaving Montpelier at 9:00 a.m., we will hike up the Stevensville Brook Trail to Butler Lodge, having a trail lunch there.... |
| Sun Feb 06 |
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Sund February 6, 1966 Chicken and Biscuit Supper at Desilets Camp at Groton Pond. Bring skates, snowshoes, etc., depending upon what you wish to do. by Leader:... |
| Sun Feb 20 |
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Sund February 20, 1966 Camel's Hump: Snowshoe hike up Camels Hump or to Montclair Glen Lodge, depending on the weather and snow conditions. Bring trail lunch.... |
| Fri Mar 04 |
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Frid March 4 1966 A weekend trip to the Adirondacks. Leaving Montpelier at 6:00 p.m. Friday night, camping overnight Friday and Saturday nights, and returning... |
| Thu Mar 10 |
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Thur March 10, ,1966 Moonlight Hike in East Montpelier: Moonlight snowshoe hike up the old railroad tracks in East Montpelier. Followed by sliding, skiing,... |
| Sun Mar 20 |
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Sund March 20, 1966 Mt. Mansfield: Family Ski Party at Glen Ellen Ski Area. Bring your own lunch (or lunch will be available at the base lodge.) You may wish... |
| Sun Mar 27 |
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Sund March 27, 1966 Sugar-on-Snow party at Joslin Farm: Sugar-on-Snow Party at Joslin Farm in Montpelier. Snow- shoes might be necessary to get over to the... |
| Sun Apr 03 |
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Sund April 3, 1966 Worcester Mountain: A hike up Worcester Mountain. Possibly, snowshoes will be necessary. Bring trail lunch. by Leader: Dave Otis It was a... |
| Wed Apr 06 | 
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Minutes of the meeting. |
| Fri Apr 15 |
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Section annual meeting, at Old Brick Church in East Montpelier |
| Sun Apr 17 |
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Sund April 17, 1966 Road Walk in Berlin: Mystery Sunday afternoon walk on a back road. Possibly muddy conditions, so dress feet accordingly. by Leader: Frances... |
| Tue Apr 19 |
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Minutes of the meeting. |
| Sat Apr 30 |
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Saturday, April 30, 1966 Spaghetti Hike to Buchanan Lodge: SPAGHETTI SUPPER, 5:00 p.m. RESERVATIONS NECESSARY. One group will leave Montpelier at 10:30... |
| Sun May 15 |
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Sund May 15, 1966 Tuckerman Ravine: Ski or hike. Very scenic. Bring trail lunch, or lunches are available at Ravine Hut. Approximately one mile hike into ski... |
| Sun May 22 |
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Sunday, May 22, 1966 Work Hike to Smugglers' Notch: TRAIL CLEARING TIME. Bring axes, saws, etc., and a trail lunch. FREE hearty breakfast will be served to all volunteer workers at the Mt. Mansfield Picnic Area near Smugglers Notch at 8:30 a.m. Leader: Dave Morse and Dave Otis The trail clearing for Saturday was cancelled because Dave Otis could not get any helpers on that day. On Sunday, Marion Gorham and Doris Washburn left Montpelier at 7:00 a.m. for Smugglers' Notch picnic area where they prepared breakfast for the rest of the work party. It was a beautiful sunny warm morning, but we decided to make a fire in the fireplace (for atmosphere -- all the cooking was done on a Coleman.) Unfortunately, the fire wouldn't start, so some gas was poured onto it. However, there must have been a spark because the whole gas can caught fire. When we moved the Coleman away from the fireplace, the coffee pot spilled over. So, when the rest of the group arrived at 8:30, we had just about gotten things under control. An appetizing breakfast of bacon and fried eggs, orange juice, coffee and coffee cake were enjoyed by all, including Dick Babcock, Dave Hine, Dave Otis, Dave Morse, Sally Andrews, Fran Knott, Doris and Marion. At about 9:30, we started out on the Long Trail from Smugglers' Notch. Snow was encountered immediately, obscuring the trail. Several blowdowns were cleared away. We reached Sterling Pond Lodge at 11:30. The ice was still covering the pond. It was decided to go no further ip the trail because of the deep snow. The lodge was cleaned up and a sign made by Dave Morse attached to the front door identifying the lodge. Also, a sign was erecting identifying Elephants Head Trail, and one each showing the Long Trail north and south. Two notebooks in jars were posted for registration purposes. As we returned to Smugglers' Notch, blazes were painted along the trail by Sally, Fran and Doris. Participants: Marion Gorham Doris Washburn Dick Babcock Dave Hine Dave Otis Dave Morse Sally Andrews Fran Knott |
| Sun May 22 |
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Work Hike to Smugglers' Notch. Leader: Dave Morse and Dave Otis - Tuesday May 22 2018 |
| Wed May 25 |
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Wednesday and Thursday, May 25 and 26, 1966 Governor's Conference on Natural Beauty Several members of our section attended part or all of the... |
| Sat May 28 |
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section report at GMC annual meeting, Long Trail Lodge in Shelburne |
| Sun May 29 |
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Sunday, May 29 -- Hike the LT from Carmel Camp (via the New Boston Trail) to Brandon Gap |
| Sun Jun 05 |
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Sund June 5, 1966 Mt Mansfield from Underhill: The Montpelier Section will join the Killington Section on a hike to Cantilever Rock and on up to the Chin, 6.8... |
| Sun Jun 26 |
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Sund June 26, 1966 Camel's Hump: Up the Callahan Trail to Gorham Lodge on Camel's Hump to Jonesville via relocation of Long Trail, 10.5 miles. Bring frail... |
| Sun Jul 10 |
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Sund July 10, 1966 Carrigain Mountain: A trip to the White Mountains. We will climb Carrigain Mountain via the Signal Ridge Trail and descent via the Carrigain... |
| Sun Jul 24 |
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Sund July 24, 1966 Chicken Barbecue at Desilets: SUMMER PICNIC. At Desilets Camp on Groton Pond. Boating, swimming, etc. Chicken barbecue at 5:30 p.m. Bring... |
| Sun Aug 07 |
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Sund August 7, 1966 Spruce Mountain in Plainfield: Spruce Mountain - to visit the Rogers family. An easy hike on a Sunday afternoon. by Leader: George Brady... |
| Sun Aug 21 |
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Sund August 21, 1966 Mt. Mansfield: Mt. Mansfield - drive up the Toll Road to explore some of the UVM Outing Club trails on top. Picnic lunch or supper... |
| Sat Aug 27 |
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Saturday, August 27 to Monday, September 5, 1966 Intersectional at Stratton Mountain Boy Scout Camp, Stratton, Vermont Saturday - Arrival at camp. Set... |
| Sat Sep 10 |
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Satu September 10, 1966 Scragg Mountain: Scragg Mountain - in the Waitsfield area. Also known as Mount Alice. Not a difficult climb. by Leader: Marion Gorham ... |
| Sun Sep 18 |
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Sund September 18, 1966 Carter Mountain: White Mountains - Carter Ridge area. Bring trail lunch. by Leader: Dave Morse A group of five led by Dave Morse and... |
| Sun Sep 25 |
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Sunday, September 25 - Canoe Trip on Otter Creek. Call Dick Babcock (3-7498) |
| Sun Oct 02 |
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Sunday, October 2, 1966 Burnt Rock Mountain: Burnt Rock via Long Trail from Appalachian Gap, or for a shorter hike via the Hedgehog Brook Trail. Possible celebration on top if appropriate. Leader: Doris Washburn A group of five club members left Montpelier at 9:15 a.m. after a heavy downpour. This group as led by Doris Washburn and included Dick and Dot Babcock, Marion Gorham and Dave Morse. It was a beautiful ride down to Appalachian Gap - the foliage was at its peak. We started hiking from there at 10:00 a.m. It was very windy and quite cool. We arrived at Birch Glen Camp about 12:00 noon and had part of our lunch. Continuing on, we stopped a few times to pick up beechnuts. Doris saw a fawn scamper from the side of the trail. We finished our lunch at Cowles Cove Shelter. We arrived at the junction of the Hedgehog Brook Trail at about 3:00 p.m., just as Dave Otis, Sally Andrews, Fran Knott and Sandy Anderson were approaching. This was the official completion of hiking the Long Trail for Marion Gorham. After taking a few pictures here, we all continued on up to the top of Burnt Rock Mountain. After surveying the foliage from there and getting a very good view of Lake Champlain, snow on Mt. Washington, Mt. Marcy and others, we found a sheltered spot from the wind. There we toasted Marion with Taylor's sherry wine, cheese and crackers. We all came down the Hedgehog Brook Trail and ended our hike about 5:30 p.m. (P.S. Two "end-to-end" badges were presented to Marion from Montpelier Section, GMC.) Participants: Doris Washburn Dick and Dot Babcock Marion Gorham Dave Morse Dave Otis Sally Andrews Fran Knott Sandy Anderson |
| Sun Oct 02 |
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Burnt Rock Mountain: Burnt Rock via Long Trail from Appalachian Gap, or for a shorter hike via the Hedgehog Brook Trail. Possible celebration on top if appropriate - Tuesday October 02 2018 |
| Sun Oct 09 |
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Sund October 9, 1966 Bean supper at Bolton Lodge: Bean Supper at Bolton Lodge - Hike in via new Long Trail or drive in via access road from Jonesville. by... |
| Fri Oct 14 |
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Frid October 14, 1966 Mt Marcy and the Adirondack: Mt.Marcy in the Adirondacks. Leave Montpelier Friday night. Stay at Grace Camp. Return to Montpelier Sunday... |
| Sat Oct 22 |
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Satu October 22, 1966 Mystery Walk by Leader: Frances Holmes A mystery walk was led by Frances Holmes and included Howard Bloom and his wife, Eleanor Perry,... |
| Mon Oct 24 |
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Minutes of the meeting. |
| Sun Oct 30 |
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Sund October 30, 1966 Killington Peak: Killington - Second highest mountain in the state. Bring trail lunch. by Leader: Doris Washburn A group of six hikers... |
| Sun Nov 13 |
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Sund November 13, 1966 Smugglers' Notch Work Hike: Trail Clearing - Let's try to finish up the work we started last spring (when there was too much snow left... |
| Sun Nov 27 |
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Sund November 27, 1966 Mr Mansfield via Haselton trail: An all-day hike up the Haselton Trail to the top of the toll road on Mt. Mansfield, a distance of two... |
| Sun Dec 11 |
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Sund December 11, 1966 Christmas Party: You are cordially invited to a Christmas Party at Marion's home (RSVP, please). Come early, anytime after supper... |
| Tue Dec 27 |
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Tues December 27, 1966 Moonlight Snowshoe: Moonlight snowshoe hike in the Barre Country Club area. Bring flashlight. by Leader: Doris Washburn A moonlight... |
