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Upcoming Events
Crosscut: A Trail Builder’s Memoir
January 6, 7 PM; Register here
Hosted via Zoom
For four years, Sean Prentiss led a trail crew of young adults in the Pacific Northwest while also finding inspiration in the wilderness, trails, and his crew members. From the experience, he penned a memoir, Crosscut: Poems. The National Outdoor Book Award-winning author will talk about his trail experiences while sharing poems from the book.
This presentation is part of the 30th annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
Arizona: Day Hiking and Other Adventures
January 13, 7 PM; Register here
Hosted via Zoom
Join Rich and Sheri Larsen as they share photos from their travels to Arizona. Between November 2020 and November 2021, the couple hiked in the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park, Saguaro National Park, and Chiricahua National Monument. In addition, they hiked trails in the Sedona area and the Santa Catalina Mountains above Tucson, as well as volcanoes north of Flagstaff and the Santa Rita and Huachuca Mountains.
This presentation is part of the 30th annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
Long Trail Family Thru-Hike
January 20, 7 PM; Register here
Hosted via Zoom
What better way is there to spend a summer dealing with a global pandemic? Head out and hike the Long Trail as a family! 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. From flooding, muddy conditions in the south to hot, drought conditions in the north and everything in between. This story is about how to get out as a family and make memories that will last a lifetime.
This presentation is part of the 30th annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
The Northeast Kingdom Meets the American Southwest
March 3, 7 PM; Register here
Hosted via Zoom
Explore 11 national parks with Northeast Kingdom Section members — Jeff Morris, Bob, and Janet Steinert. They’ll not only share their captivating story, but you’ll also get tips on planning your national parks visit. The trio camped in remote spaces as well as national parks, navigated crowds, wrestled an uncooperative tarp, and prepared gourmet meals on the fly. You’ll get a peek at star-filled skies, layered red rocks, gaping canyons, and a cold beer after hiking hot, steep, and graveled trails.
This presentation is part of the 30th annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
In Search of Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams
March 10, 7 PM; Register here
Hosted via Zoom
In 1962, readers of Summit magazine sought to identify the real location of British Columbia’s alleged Riesenstein peaks — a mountain range that doesn’t exist. Author Katie Ives will pull tales from her 2021 publication, Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams, of these and other mythic mountains, including some in New England.
This presentation is part of the 30th annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
“No Other Lake” Short Film – Sneak Preview
March 17, 7 PM; Register here
Hosted via Zoom
In August 2021, UVM student Jordan Rowell began a two-week journey to kayak the entire 120-mile length of Lake Champlain. With local filmmaker Duane Peterson documenting the adventure, the pair conducted interviews to better understand the biggest challenges facing our basin and to explore our relationship with natural resources in the face of a changing climate. The two will present the making of the film, “No Other Lake,” and share a sneak preview.
This presentation is part of the 30th annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
