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 hike on the Short Trail! Learn more about hiking in Vermont, the Long Trail and the Green Mountain Club, and seasonal hiking tips and recommendations 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. Allow about an hour with plenty of stops to explore.
Saturday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 29 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 at 1:00p.m.
Wednesday, December 10 at 2:00 pm.
Saturday, December 20 at 2:00 p.m.
No RSVP necessary; for questions, email [email protected] or call 802-244-7037.
Fall Forests Hike
Saturday, October 25 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Green Mountain Club Visitor Center
Take in Vermont’s autumn landscape and learn about forests in the fall, common trees of the Northeast, and how their leaves play various purposes in woodland ecosystems on a guided hike on GMC’s 0.7-mile long Short Trail, led by GMC staff. During this hike we’ll observe trees and other objects of interest along the way.
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)
Fall Forests Hike: Stick Season
Saturday, November 22 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Green Mountain Club Visitor Center
Take in Vermont’s autumn landscape and learn about forests in the fall, common trees of the Northeast, and how their leaves play various purposes in woodland ecosystems on a guided hike on GMC’s 0.7-mile long Short Trail, led by GMC staff. During this hike we’ll observe trees and other objects of interest along the way.
Essentials of Map and Compass
Sunday, November 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Green Mountain Club Visitor Center
This workshop will help you understand the information provided on a topographical map, the proper use of a compass, and how to put the two together. You’ll learn about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic declination, and pairing a compass to a map. You’ll then learn how to use a map and compass to find a bearing with a map and follow it in the field, and to take bearings on visible landmarks and use them to determine where you are. After covering these fundamentals, you’ll get an opportunity to practice orienteering skills in the woods around the Green Mountain Club campus. This interactive workshop is a great introduction to navigation and map reading which are essential skills for anyone hiking trails or heading into the woods off-trail (bushwhacking).
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.
