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Across Canada in Low Gear (In-Person)
Thursday, February 2 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Richmond Free Library, 201 Bridge St, Richmond, VT 05477
In late May 2022, Mary Lou Recor left downtown Vancouver, British Columbia early in the morning and got lost on back streets within the first hour. So began her three-month bicycle ride across Canada to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Join Mary Lou as she shares stories and pictures of her introduction to the prairies, her month-long struggle across Ontario, and the long-awaited joy of easy pedaling along the St. Lawrence and St. John Rivers.
This presentation is part of the 31st annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
Hiking VT’s 500 Highest (In-Person)
Wednesday, February 8 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Spencer Crispe is a 9th generation lifelong Vermonter from West Brattleboro. In an increasingly virtual world that is diving deeper into cyberspace, Spencer promotes turning off the computer, putting down the cell phone and engaging with the outdoors. He is an advocate of the many benefits from connecting with nature, optimizing his free time mountain climbing and hiking. In 2020, Spencer finished climbing all 770 mountains in the Northeast above 3000’ in elevation, 8 years after starting on this goal. Recently, he became the first known person from Vermont to climb Vermont’s 500 highest mountains. Join Spencer as he shares stories and photos from his many adventures in the Vermont mountains and wilderness, many of which involved navigating to the top of peaks with no trails and few known climbers.
This presentation is part of the 31st annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
The ‘American Alps’ in Washington’s North Cascades (Online)
Thursday, February 16 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Zoom
Adam and Ruthie LaRoche of Franklin, Vermont, spent ten days in August hiking and backpacking in Washington State’s northernmost wilderness, the North Cascades. Hiking to Lewis Lake from the High Pass below Mount Larrabee, they experienced a dreamscape overnight at Yellow Aster Butte, calving glaciers at ice-rimmed Lake Ann, and the stunning beauty of Mount Baker’s Ptarmigan Ridge. Join Adam and Ruthie as they answer questions about backpacking permits, fire cab overnights (yes, if you’re lucky, you can sleep on a summit), and how to navigate those hair-raising forest service roads.
This presentation is part of the 31st annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
Climbing Denali: Today and Half a Century Ago (In-Person)
Thursday, February 23 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Steele Community Room, 28 North Main St, Waterbury, VT 05676
Join Heinz Trebitz, of GMC’s Upper Valley Ottauquechee Section, and GMC Executive Director Mike DeBonis as they present stories and photos of their respective 1972 and 2019 climbs of Denali, North America’s highest peak. Hear about two attempts with very different experiences and outcomes, demonstrating how luck and 47 years of technological advancement can affect the odds of summiting this 20,310-foot mountain. The presentation will be free of charge.
This presentation is part of the 31st annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
Wilderness First Aid
Saturday – Sunday, February 25 – February 26 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Green Mountain Club Headquarters, 4711 Waterbury Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT
This sixteen-hour, hands-on course will prepare you for backcountry medical emergencies. The focus is on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of injuries and illnesses. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification is provided upon completion.
Instructor: Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities(SOLO)
Fee: $202.50/GMC Member, $225 Non-Member. CPR available($45 CPR Certification). WFR re-cert may have an additional $15 administrative SOLO fee.
A WFA certification (2 year certification) is valid with or without current CPR certification.
A WFR certification (3 year certification) is not valid without current CPR certification.
A WFR re-certification can only be provided through this course for SOLO-WFR’s, not NOLS or WMI.
Race, Identity, and Rime Ice: Hiking the NH48 in Winter (Online)
Wednesday, March 1 *RESCHEDULED* | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Zoom
Mardi has spent 20 years exploring the mountains of New England, especially the White Mountains of NH. In 2021, she became the first known Black person to summit the NH 48 in winter. In this presentation Mardi will share about her adventures, mishaps and learnings in the backcountry as well as the path of identity formation she found as a Black woman in the nearly exclusively White winter hiking community. Please note, this program has been moved from 2/23 to 3/1. It will also not be recorded; please plan to attend in real time if you’d like to hear Mardi’s story!
This presentation is part of the 31st annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
Airplane Crashes Along the Long Trail in Vermont (Online)
Thursday, March 2 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Zoom
Mountains and airplanes can be mortal enemies. Since the beginning of flight in Vermont, many airplanes have lost the battle at locations along and near the Long Trail. Every year, hikers walk close to these wrecks, unaware of their existence and the stories behind the crashes. Join Brian Lindner as he shares these stories along with past and present photos of the crashes.
This presentation is part of the 31st annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
Vermont Search and Rescue (In-Person)
Thursday, March 23 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 2 Duane Court, Middlebury, VT 05753
Drew Clymer is the Department of Public Safety Search and Rescue Coordinator for the State of Vermont. Join this experienced and informative speaker as he explains the framework of search and rescue in Vermont, tells stories from the field, and offers tips on how to stay safe.
This presentation is part of the 31st annual James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Series — bringing adventures to you through stories, photographs, and videos.
Wilderness First Aid
Saturday – Sunday, June 3 – June 4| 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Green Mountain Club Headquarters, 4711 Waterbury Stowe Rd, Waterbury Center, VT
This sixteen-hour, hands-on course will prepare you for backcountry medical emergencies. The focus is on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of injuries and illnesses. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification is provided upon completion.
Instructor: Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities(SOLO)
Fee: $202.50/GMC Member, $225 Non-Member. CPR available($45 CPR Certification). WFR re-cert may have an additional $15 administrative SOLO fee.
A WFA certification (2 year certification) is valid with or without current CPR certification.
A WFR certification (3 year certification) is not valid without current CPR certification.
A WFR re-certification can only be provided through this course for SOLO-WFR’s, not NOLS or WMI.
Recordings of Recent Events
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.
