Events & Workshops

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 and Yoga
Backpacking Skills Workshops
Outdoor Adventure Speaker Series Events

Find recorded sessions below, or on YouTube.

Winter 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, March 7 at 10 a.m. (family focused with storytime)
Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m.

No RSVP necessary; for questions, email [email protected] or call 802-244-7037.

Backpacking Skills Workshop: Sleep Systems, Food, and Hydration
Saturday, March 28 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Green Mountain Club Headquarters

Learn more about sleep systems, food, and hydration before hitting the trails!

Sleep Systems: Whether you have experienced backpacking or beginning your adventures, you will know how important getting plenty of rest on the trail can be. Sleeping equipment can be daunting. We are going to break down how to pick out sleeping equipment to ensure your best night’s sleep on trail with live gear demos!

Food and Hydration: In addition to Sleep Systems, join us for an immersive workshop on food and hydration. We will discuss what to keep in mind when thinking about different types of food to bring (calories and mileage), weight and fuel considerations, food storage (bear cans, bear bags, bear boxes), and food resupplies. We will also cover how to plan ahead and prepare for water reliability and water carries.

This workshop is an excellent follow-up to GMC’s Backpacking 101 workshop or other backpacking skills workshops.

Essentials of Map and Compass
Sunday, May 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Green Mountain Club Headquarters

Knowing how to use a map and compass are crucial skills for any hiker. 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.