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Events & Workshops

Events and workshops, like this snowshoeing trek during Winter Trail Days 2020
Hikers during Winter Trails Day, 2020. Photo by: Kristin McLane

Thanks for stopping in! We invite you to browse our upcoming educational workshops, speaker events, and trainings. Our events are mostly virtual for your convenience, but we do host in-person events as well. Sign up below!

Our workshops and events could not happen without your support! If you value these learning opportunities and would like to support similar content, please donate here.

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Can’t make the scheduled event? Register ahead to receive a link to the recorded session, or check back later. Find recorded sessions below, or on YouTube.


Upcoming Events

Trail Maintenance 101

May 28, 2022 | 9am – 12:30pm| Bristol, VT

Join the Green Mountain Club and the Bristol Trail Network for an introductory workshop on trail maintenance of hiking trails in New England. Whatever your interest and experience in trails, this workshop will impart the basics of maintenance techniques and best practices. Topics covered include: an overview of trail tools, safe handling and care; basic principles of digging, identifying and clearing drainage structures; using a handsaw to clear blowdowns; monitoring blazes and trail signage; brushing in user trails; repairing tread; identifying and assessing structures on the trail in need of repair. We’ll be learning on the ground using the trail as our classroom.

Come prepared with sturdy hiking footwear, backpack, layers appropriate for the weather, water and snacks. All participants should be comfortable hiking 3 miles, carrying two tools in addition to their own gear, bending, kneeling and digging in the ground and managing whatever weather we encounter for the day.

Registration Required. Exact location in Bristol TBD. If you have questions in advance of registering contact Lorne Currier, Volunteer and Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or 802-241-8329.

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Recordings of Recent Events

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. 

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Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Vermont’s Hiking Season 

May 26, 2022

CONTACT: Chloe Miller, Communications Manager, [email protected], (802) 241-8324  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 26, 2022  Vermont – The holiday weekend signals the end of spring mud season and the start of summer hiking. Trails around the state are now open, and the warming weather … Read more

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The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. Established in 1910 to build this trail stretching the length of Vermont, the club now also maintains the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and trails in the Northeast Kingdom in its mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." Read more...

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