The Green Mountain Club hosts events, workshops, and occasional community outings. Check the upcoming schedule below for introduction to hiking workshops, panels from experienced thru-hikers, Wilderness First Aid training, trail maintenance training, and more. Check the calendar of events and outings to see what the volunteer sections have planned. We host both in-person and virtual events.
Coming up:
- Guided Short Trail Hikes
- Hiking 101 (virtual and in-person)
- Introduction to Winter Hiking (virtual and in-person)
- Wilderness First Aid
Find recorded sessions below, or on YouTube.
Fall Foliage Guided Hikes on the Short Trail
Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center
Join the Green Mountain Club’s Visitor Services Manager, Emily Mosher, for a fall hike on the Short Trail! Learn more about hiking in Vermont, the Long Trail and the Green Mountain Club, and tips to have a successful hike as we explore the 0.5 mile loop at GMC’s headquarters building in Waterbury Center. These hikes are open to hikers of all ages, from beginner day hiker to seasoned backpacker. Hikes take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10am, and on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 2pm. Allow about an hour with plenty of stops to explore.
Wednesday, October 1 – Led by GMC Executive Director Mike Debonis. Mike is a licensed professional forester and will share the science behind fall’s changing leaves.
Saturday, October 11
Tuesday, October 14
No RSVP necessary; for questions, email [email protected] or call 802-244-7037.
Over 60 Hike Series: Mt. Pisgah (via Mt. Pisgah South Trail)
Saturday, October 4 | 9:00 a.m.
Mt. Pisgah South Trail, Barton,VT
Join Author and Hiker Philip Werner in this installment of the Over 60 Hike Series to Mt. Pisgah.
Mount Pisgah has stunning clifftop views of Lake Willoughby and Mt Hor on the other side of the lake. Sculpted by glaciers, the sides of Pisgah and Hor drop dramatically to the lake and then continue underwater to form the deepest lake that is entirely in the state of Vermont (over 300 feet in places.) We will follow the South Trail, past Pulpit Rock, and up to the summit and return by the same route. Total distance 3.9 miles with 1590 feet of elevation gain. Hike time: 3 hours. Limit of 8 participants; pre-registration required. Meet at Mount Pisgah South Trailhead in Orleans, near Lake Willoughby.
This hike is for anyone over 60 who wants to incorporate more hiking into their lives. Any level of experience is welcome. Philip Werner is a Green Mountain Club board member and author of Hiking Over 60: A Modern Guide to Hiking Gear and Techniques for Active Adults. He’s an experienced hiking guide who has hiked and backpacked extensively in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Hiking and Yoga
Saturday, October 4 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Stowe Pinnacle Trail and GMC Visitor Center
Join us for an invigorating morning hike and therapeutic yoga class post-hike at the Green Mountain Club’s Visitor Center! We’ll hike the Stowe Pinnacle Trail to the overlook, a moderate 3.2-mile round trip hike with 1600 feet of elevation gain. The trail is rated between moderate and difficult, and will keep a 2ish mph pace. After hiking, we’ll return to the Visitor Center for a 1.5-hour yoga practice. The first half of the practice will embody Yin yoga, using longer-held floor-based postures to specifically stretch and stimulate your Yin tissues (deep connective tissues like ligaments, tendons, and fascia), releasing blocked energy and allowing connective tissues to respond and gradually release. The second half will embody Restorative Yoga, a contemplative practice using blocks, bolsters, blankets, and straps to support the body, releasing deep tension in the body and mind.
Women’s Hiking 101 (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 8 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Zoom
Have you been wanting to hit the trails but aren’t sure where to start? Join the Green Mountain Club for a workshop on the basics of hiking, including important gear to bring with you, how to prepare for your hike, where and how to find trails, and what you will experience on trails in Vermont. We’ll also take some time to talk about experiences women face in the outdoors, and strategies for handling them. To end the evening, we’ll take a virtual hike of GMC’s 0.7-mile Short Trail to inspire your fall hiking adventures!
Register for Women’s Hiking 101
Watershed Species Illustration Drop-In Workshop
Saturday, October 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Barnes Camp Visitor Center, Smugglers’ Notch
Join the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the Green Mountain Club for a drop-in Watershed Species Illustration workshop at the Barnes Camp Visitor Center, to learn tricks and tips for creating naturalist illustrations of local flora and fauna. You can also take a self-guided or guided hike of our 660-foot accessible boardwalk to spot local watershed flora and fauna!
No registration is necessary. Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.! The workshop will take place outside; may move indoors if raining.
Over 60 Hike Series: Haystack Mountain in Wilmington
Sunday, October 19 | 9:00 a.m.
Mount Haystack Trail, Wilmington, VT
Join Author and Hiker Philip Werner in this installment of the Over 60 Hike Series to Haystack Mountain.
The trail is wooded and begins in a hardwood forest before transitioning into a stand of pines near the top, where we will enjoy autumn views of Southern Vermont and Southwestern New Hampshire. Total distance 4.2 miles with 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Hike time: 3 hours. Limit of 10 participants; pre-registration required.
This hike is for anyone over 60 who wants to incorporate more hiking into their lives. Any level of experience is welcome. Philip Werner is a Green Mountain Club board member and author of Hiking Over 60: A Modern Guide to Hiking Gear and Techniques for Active Adults. He’s an experienced hiking guide who has hiked and backpacked extensively in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Wilderness First Aid
Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 2 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Green Mountain Club Visitor Center
This sixteen-hour, hands-on course will prepare you for backcountry medical emergencies, led by an instructor from SOLO Schools. The focus is on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of injuries and illnesses. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification or SOLO Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification is provided upon completion. CPR certification also available and will take place from 5-7pm on Saturday evening.
Intro to Winter Hiking (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 19 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Zoom
Winter hiking season is around the corner, so there’s no time like stick season to get prepared! Join GMC Staff for a virtual workshop on the ins and outs of winter hiking: gear to bring, how to layer, where to hike, and conditions to expect.
Register for Intro to Winter Hiking (Virtual)
Intro to Winter Hiking (In-Person)
Saturday, December 6 | 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Green Mountain Club Headquarters
Winter hiking season is around the corner, so there’s no time like stick season to get prepared! Join GMC Staff for a workshop on the ins and outs of winter hiking: gear to bring, how to layer, where to hike, and conditions to expect. After the workshop, we’ll test out a hike of GMC’s 0.7-mile Short Trail (Optional, 1-2pm).
Register for Intro to Winter Hiking
Recordings of Recent Events
Setting the Overall Speed Record on the Appalachian Trail
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | Zoom
No More Pits: A New Era of Waste Management on the Long Trail
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | Green Mountain Club Meeting Hall
48 by 4: Hiking New Hampshire’s Highest Peaks with a Toddler
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | Zoom
Paved Paradise: Highways, Wildlife Crossings and the Future of our Roaded Planet
Thursday, January 30, 2025 | Zoom
Wide, Open Spaces: Why Trails and the Outdoors are Vital Places for Processing our Hardest Emotions
Thursday, January 23, 2025 |Green Mountain Club Meeting Hall
The Triple Tiara: Thru-hiking the Long Trail, Colorado Trail, & Nüümü Poyo
Thursday, January 16, 2025 | Green Mountain Club Meeting Hall
The History of the VT Civilian Conservation Corps
Thursday, January 11, 2024 | Zoom
Long Trail End-to-Ender’s Panel
Friday, May 5, 2023 | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Zoom
Hiking 101 (Online)
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.| Zoom
Airplane Crashes Along the Long Trail in Vermont
Thursday, March 2 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.| Zoom
The ‘American Alps’ in Washington’s North Cascades (Online)
Thursday, February 16 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.| Zoom
A Woman Alone in the Woods at Night (Online)
Thursday, January 26 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.| Zoom
Secrets of Aging Well: Why Hiking is the Closest Thing We Have To The Fountain of Youth (Online)
Thursday, January 19 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Zoom
Introduction to Winter Hiking
December 16, 2022 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Zoom
The Art of Race and Leadership with Melody Walker Mackin
June 10, 2022 | 7pm – 8 pm | Zoom
Long Trail End-to-Ender Panel
May 6, 2022 | 6pm | Zoom
The Long Trail End-to-Ender Panel is an informative Q&A, show-and-tell style panel intended for folks to learn about backpacking in Vermont from experienced Long Trail Thru-Hikers. Wondering about the best lightweight tent or how to not get bored with PB&J’s? Sign up to learn the ins and outs of a long-distance hike and get answers to all your questions about food, equipment, and planning.
Backpacking 101 Webinar
April 18, 2022 | 6pm | Zoom
“No Other Lake” Short Film – Sneak Preview
March 17, 2022 | Zoom
In Search of Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams
March 10, 2022 | Zoom
The Northeast Kingdom Meets the American Southwest
March 3, 2022 | Zoom
Breaking it down to build it back: A story of rediscovery in the outdoors
February 3, 2022 | Zoom
Moving Mountains: Overcoming obstacles in 2022 and beyond
January 27, 2022 | Zoom
Long Trail Family Thru-Hike
January 20, 2022 | Zoom
Join Matt Krebs and his three children, Charlie (16), Ruth (14) and Joe (8), as they share the challenges and joys of thru-hiking the Long Trail together.
This presentation is part of the 30th annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos. It is sponsored by Sunset Lake CBD.
Arizona: Day Hikes and Other Adventures
January 13, 2022 | Zoom
Long time Green Mountain Club volunteers, Rich and Sheri Larsen share photos and stories from their adventures in Arizona. Enjoy this presentation and the beautiful imagery.
This presentation is part of the 30th annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos. It is sponsored by 802 Cars.
Crosscut: A Trail Builder’s Memoir
January 6, 2022 | Zoom
Author, poet, trail builder, and professor Sean Prentiss shares stories and poems from his memoir Crosscut: Poems, inspired by his time leading trail crews for the Northwest Youth Corps.
This presentation is part of the 30th annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos. It is sponsored by Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel.
