Under Governor Scott’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order for Vermonters, we have revamped our workshop and event offerings to be virtual for the near future. We hope you will join us from home to have fun together and learn about hiking, nature, and Vermont’s mountains. Please contact us with any questions. You can find recordings of select previous events here.
As we navigate the financial impact COVID-19 is having on the Green Mountain Club, we would appreciate any extra support you can give to ensure we can be prepared to hit the trail running when it is safe again. You can stay up to date with GMC’s COVID-19 response here.
Wild East Watercoloring
Thursday, April 22, 2021
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Green Mountain Club & Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Wild East Women are teaming up to host a paint night! Join GMC Field Staff Kati Christoffel as she leads us in a watercolor painting of a red eft (eastern newt). Hiking trails are dotted with red efts throughout spring and they are a friendly reminder of all that goes on underfoot. We look forward to having you join and create your very own red eft painting!
To learn more about Caretaker and Artist Kati Christoffel read A Pause in the Woods: An Interview with Caretaker and Artist Kati Christoffel and visit her at watercolorwanderer. You can find out more about Wild East Women at their website or on Instagram.
Long Trail End-to-Ender’s Panel
Friday, May 7, 2021
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Long Trail End-to-Ender’s 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.
Vermont Trout Hikes
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
6 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Author, angling geographer and backpacker, Peter Shea, will discuss his newest book Vermont Trout Hikes. The presentation will include tips and information about chasing trout on the Long Trail, and other backcountry hideaways. Where to go, what to bring, and how to make wilderness fishing a part of your visit. Hikers, this is not only a fun activity, but may occasionally add a nice fresh fish to your trail dinner. Anglers, this is a great way to expand your fishing horizons, and find that big brook trout of your dreams.
Shea has written and published nearly a dozen books on Vermont trout fishing. Visit WindKnot Publishing to learn more.
Hiking the Long Trail Side-to-Side
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hiking in Vermont is most often known by the 272-mile Long Trail and the high summits of Mt. Abraham, Camel’s Hump or Mount Mansfield. For those looking to venture off the beaten path and tackle a new list, hiking the Long Trail Side-to-Side is an appealing option. With 88 trails covering 166.1 miles, from Journey’s End to Broad Brook, the Side-to-Side visits beautiful beaver ponds, quiet summits and remote, end-of-road trailheads.
Join this program to hear from four recently-minted Side-to-Siders motivations for hiking the Side-to-Side, the unique challenges of completing 88 trails and their highlights of the adventure. You’ll come away with a short (or long) list of great new trails to visit and some tips and tricks for completing the Side-to-Side challenge.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be provided for cancellations made at least a week before the workshop start date. No refunds for reservations canceled less than seven days before the workshop start date. Workshop dates and venues are subject to change. GMC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time, in which case the club will notify registrants via email and a full refund will be provided.
