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Trail Talk 93 Winter 2009 - 2010

2010

January 2, Saturday - Snowshoe. Middlesex. Moderate. 4.6 miles. White Rock Mtn. Leader: Charlene Bohl.

January 17, Sunday - Cross-country Ski. Craftsbury. Moderate/Difficult. Various distances. Craftsbury Ski Touring Center. Trail Fee. Leaders: Andrew and Reidun Nuquist.

January 19, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. Easy. 5+/- miles round trip. Smugglers' Notch Road. Event depends on snow conditions. Leader: Fred and Nancy Jordan.

January 22, Friday - J. P. Taylor Series. Montpelier 7:00 P.M.

January 30, Saturday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. All abilities. Various distances. Stowe Mtn. Cross-country Ski Center. Trail Fee. Leader: Mary Garcia.

January 31, Sunday - Snowshoe. Duxbury. Moderate. 5 miles. Snowshoe to Montclair Glen Lodge via Monroe and Dean trails. Leader: Michael Chernick.

February 6, Saturday - Snowshoe Festival. Waterbury Center. GMC Visitor Center.

February 7, Sunday - Cross-country Ski. Greensboro. All abilities. Various distances. Highland Lodge Ski Touring Center. Trail Fee. Optional 6:00 P.M. dinner at the Lodge. Leader: Mary Garcia.

February 9, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. All abilities. Various distances. Stowe Mtn. Cross-country Ski Center. Meet at 1:00 P.M. at the ski center for ½ day Trail Fee. Leaders: Nancy Jordan and Sylvia Kingsbury

February 20, Saturday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe/Waterbury. Moderate. 7 miles. Cotton Brook loop. Leader: Steve Lightholder.

February 23, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski/Snowshoe. Morristown. Moderate. 5 miles. Annual Chili Party at Beaver Meadow Lodge. Please bring your own bowl, cup, and utensils. The stove will be warm. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, Nancy and Fred Jordan

February 27, Saturday, and February 28, Sunday - Snowshoe. White Mtns., NH. Moderate/Difficult. 7 miles to Zealand Hut. Possible snowshoe to Zeacliff. Overnight Fee at the Hut. Leaders: Charlene Bohl and Paul DeLuca

March 2, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. All abilities. Various distances. Stowe Mtn. Cross-country Ski Center. Meet at MHS at 9:00 A.M., or after lunch at 1:00 P.M. at the ski center. Leader: Marilyn Wilson.

Data source is now the Web Calendar rather than Trail Talk

March 2, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. All abilities. Various distances. Stowe Mtn. Cross-country Ski Center. Meet at MHS at 9:00 A.M., or after lunch at 1:00 P.M. at the ski center. Leader: Marilyn Wilson.

March 6, Saturday - Snowshoe. Mt. Mansfield Forehead. Stowe. Difficult. 5.2 miles. Ascend Frost and Maple Ridge trails from Stevensville Road. Descend Wampahoofus and Butler Lodge trails. Crampons recommended. Leader: Paul DeLuca.

March 11, Thursday - Snowshoe. Groton. Snowshoe around Kettle Pond. Easy. 3 miles. Snack at a lean-to. Meet at Lenny's Shoe Store, Barre, VT at noon. Leader: Steve Lightholder.

March 11, Thursday - Executive Committee Meeting. All members are welcome.

March 13, Saturday - Snowshoe. White Mtns., NH. Very Difficult. 8.56 miles. Mt. Adams Airline Trail. Ice axe, crampons necessary. Elevation gain 4500'. Lower summit options if weather does not cooperate. Leader: Paul DeLuca.

March 14, Sunday - Snowshoe. Duxbury. Moderate. 3.2 miles round trip. LT south from Winooski River to Duxbury Window. Bring lunch and beverage. Dress for weather. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist.

March 27, Saturday - Walk/Snowshoe. Stowe. Mountain Road, Rte. 108. Easy. 4 miles round trip. From Barnes Camp (end of plowed portion of road) to height of land. Leader: Ken Hertz.

April 3, Saturday - Road Walk. East Montpelier/Adamant. Moderate. 5 mile loop. Sodom Pond. Bring water and snack. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist

April 9, Friday - Montpelier Section Annual Meeting. Montpelier. Wood Art Gallery, at the Vermont College of Fine Arts, College Street, Montpelier. Speaker: Eric Scharnberg of the Cross VT Trail Association. Elect 2010 officers. Pass a budget.

April 10, Saturday - Road Walk. Middlesex. Alternate: snowmachine trail walk. Moderate. 5 +/- miles. Leader: John Buddington.

April 18, Sunday - Hike/Walk. Stowe Bike Path. Moderate. 10 miles. Leader: Michael Chernick.

April 24, Saturday - Road Walk. Calais and Woodbury. Moderate. 5 miles. Around No. 10 Pond and Forest Lake. Meet at MHS at 12:30 P.M. or No. 10 Pond access at 1:00 P.M. Leader: Steve Lightholder.

May 2, Sunday - Hike/Walk. Berlin. Irish Hill. Easy. 4 miles. Meet at Berlin Pond parking area. Possibility of walking around Berlin Pond if trails are too muddy. Leader: Ken Hertz.

May 11, Tuesday - Road Walk. Washington. Moderate. 9 miles. Class 4 roads. Little elevation gain. Meet at Lenny's Shoe Store, Barre, VT at 9:00 A.M. Leader: Steve Lightholder.

May 15, Saturday - Work Hike. Duxbury. Bamforth Ridge. All abilities. 2-5 miles round trip. Wear work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Ken Hertz.

May 16, Sunday - Wildflower Hike. Stowe. Easy. 2-3 hours. Cotton Brook section of Mt. Mansfield State Forest. Walk on forest roads. Identify 20 or more species of wildflowers, with possibility of visiting a forest stand about 150 years old. Meet at MHS at 9:00 A.M. or at 10:00 A.M. at the gate below the parking area at Cotton Brook. Leader: Joe Bahr.

May 22, Saturday - GMC Annual Meeting. Waterbury Center.

May 29, Saturday - Work Hike. Stowe. Smugglers' Notch. All abilities. 6 miles round trip. Wear work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Ken Hertz.

June 2, Wednesday - Membership/Outing Planning Meeting. Planning events from September - November, 2010.

June 5, Saturday - Hike. White Mtn., NH. Difficult. 10.2 miles round trip. Mt. Passaconaway from the Kancamangus Highway. Leader: Steve Lightholder.

June 6, Sunday - Bike Ride. Isle LaMotte. Easy. 10-15 miles. We will park at the fishing access just north of Isle LaMotte bridge, then circumnavigate around the island. Will stop and take a look at the largest reef in Vermont with fossils 500 million years old. Bring lunch and water. Helmet required. Option to ride over the Alburg Dunes after the Isle LaMotte ride. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel.

June 8, Tuesday - Executive Committee Meeting. All members are welcome.

June 9, Wednesday - Hike. Middlesex. Moderate. 5.5 miles. Early evening hike of Mt. Hunger from the Middlesex Trail. Meet at Rumney School at 4:00 P.M. Leader: Charlene Bohl.

June 13, Sunday - Hike. Duxbury. Easy. 2 miles round trip, 800' elevation gain. Hike south on the LT from River Road to the Duxbury Window overlook. Extensions possible. Meet at MHS at 12:50 P.M. Leader: Ken Hertz.

June 16, Wednesday - Bike Ride. Northfield. Moderate. 35 +/- miles. Bike south on Rte. 12 to Randolph; return north on Rte. 12A to Northfield. Helmet required. Leader: Marilyn Wilson.

June 19, Saturday - Hike. Stowe. Moderate. 6 miles round trip, 1500' elevation gain. On the LT from the picnic area on VT 108 to Sterling Pond, and then back down to Smugglers' Notch. Meet at MHS at 8:30 A.M. Leader: Ken Hertz.

June 20, Sunday - Hike. Lincoln. Moderate. 5.2 miles round trip. Mt. Abraham Summer Solstice hike. Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker.

June 22, Tuesday - Bike Ride. Montpelier. Moderate. 26 miles. Bike to Waterbury via Stevens Brook Road, and return on Rte. 2. Bring or option to buy lunch at Snack Bar in Waterbury. Helmet required. Leaders: Mary Garcia and Mary Smith.

June 26, Saturday - Hike. Rain Date: June 27, Sunday - White Mtns., NH. Moderate. 7.5 miles. 6+ hrs. on trail. Summit Mt. Moosilaukee. Ascend Gorge Brook Trail. Loop down Carriage Road to Snapper Trail. Leader: Paul DeLuca.

June 27, Sunday - Paddle. Greensboro. Moderate. Caspian Lake with brunch and possible swim at Highland Lodge. PFD required. Leader: Joan Heller.

June 30, Wednesday - Evening Bike Ride. Berlin. Moderate. 5-10 miles. Bike around Berlin Pond and possible south towards Northfield. Helmet required. Leader: Marilyn Wilson.

July 3, Saturday - Independence Day Parade. Montpelier. The year's easiest hike! Very slow. 1 mile. Join us in celebrating the GMC's 100th birthday and Independence Day by walking in the parade down Main and State Streets by the State House. Coordinators: Reidun Nuquist and Thomas Weiss.

July 10, Saturday - Hike. Ripton. Moderate. 10 miles. Skylight Pond via Burnt Hill, Long Trail and Skylight Pond Trails. Leader: Steve Lightholder.

July 13, Tuesday - Bike Ride. South Hero. Moderate. 20-25 miles. Scenic summer ride with frequent views of Lake Champlain. Possible swim at Sandbar. Helmet required. Bring lunch. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist.

July 17, Saturday - Hike. Rain Date: July 18, Sunday. White Mtns., NH. Very Difficult. 12.6 miles. 9+ hrs. on trail. Summit Mt. Jefferson and Adams via Castle Trail, Edmunds Col to Gulfside, Israel Ridge, and Castle Trails. Leader: Paul DeLuca.

July 18, Sunday - Hike. Duxbury. Difficult. Longer option is 7.8 miles and the shorter is 6.6 miles. From Couching Lion parking lot, ascend the Monroe Trail to the Alpine Trail South past the B-24 wing to the LT. Scramble to the summit. When we reach the hut clearing, if all agree, we will descend .8 miles to the Alpine Trail and them 1.2 miles up to the Monroe Trail, back to the parking lot. Too strenuous for anyone, from the hut clearing, will take the Monroe Trail directly to parking lot. Leader: Fred Jordan.

July 24, Saturday - Hike. Rain date: July 25, Sunday - Lake Region, NH. Moderate. 6 miles round trip. Mt. Cardigan via Manning and Mowglis Trails to stunning Rock Dome Summit. Meet 9:00 A.M. Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker.

July 25, Sunday - Hike. Jonesville. Easy. 3 mile round trip, 350' elevation gain. North on the LT to Duck Brook Shelter. Meet at MHS at 12:50 P.M. Leader: Ken Hertz.

July 27, Tuesday - Paddle. Morristown. Moderate. Green River Reservoir. PFD required. Bring lunch. Leader: Joan Heller.

July 31, Saturday - Hike. Rain Date: August 1, Sunday - White Mtns., NH. Very Difficult. Exposed ledges. 8.4 miles. 6,288' elevation gain. 8 hours. Summit Mt. Washington via Huntington Ravine Trail. Descend via Tuckerman Ravine Trail. Leader: Paul DeLuca,

August 3, Tuesday - Bike Ride. Hardwick. Moderate. 27 miles round trip. Rte.14 from Hardwick to North Wolcott and return on Rte. 15. Helmet required. Leaders: Mary Garcia and Mary Smith.

August 7, Saturday - GMC Centennial Hike. Bolton. Bolton Notch Road to Nebraska Notch. Contact Sue Girouard of the Burlington Section for details.

August 8, Sunday - GMC Centennial Hike. Stowe. Mt. Mansfield. Long Trail from Stevensville to Rte. 108. Contact Phil Hazen of the Burlington Section for details.

August 9, Monday - GMC Centennial Hike. Stowe. Difficult. 13.3 miles. Smugglers' Notch to Rte. 15, Lamoille River. Montpelier Section Centennial Hike of the Long Trail. Meet at Elephant's Head Picnic Area. Leader: John Buddington.

August 14, Saturday - Hike. Rain Date: August 15, Sunday - White Mtns., NH. Difficult. Exposed. 8.8 miles. 7+ hrs. on trail. Mt. Eisenhower and Monroe. Car spot needed. Ascend Edmonds path to Eisenhower Summit. Crawford Path to Monroe Summit. Leader: Paul DeLuca.

August 14, Saturday - Paddle. Richmond. Moderate. 12 miles. A pleasant paddle on the Winooski River through farm land to Essex Jct. Car spotting required. PFD required. Leaders: Andrew and Reidun Nuquist.

August 18, Wednesday - Walk. Montpelier. Moderate. 4+/- miles. North Branch Park trails to North St. and return down North St. back into Montpelier. Meet at 4:00 P.M. at the city pool parking lot on Elm St. Leader: Charlene Bohl.

August 22, Sunday - Hike. Duxbury. Easy/Moderate. 5 miles, 3 1/2 hours round trip. Couching Lion parking lot to Montclair Glen Lodge. Meet at MHS at 12:50 P.M. Leader: Ken Hertz.

August 28, Saturday - Hike. Rain Date: August 29, Sunday - Stowe. Very Difficult. Varied Distance. Mt. Mansfield Circuit. "Rocks in the Head" Hell Brook Trail to the Summit via the Chin; Cliff Trail to the Summit Station. Canyon Trail back to the Chin, and then back down Hell Brook. Leader: Paul DeLuca.

August 28, Saturday - Paddle. Craftsbury. Moderate. Great Hosmer Pond. PFD required. Bring lunch. Possible swim. Leader: Joan Heller.

September 5, Sunday - Hike. White Mtns., NH. Difficult. 10.0 miles round trip. Mount Carrigain via the Signal Ridge Trail. One of the best views in the Whites. Joint event with Northeast Kingdom Section. Leader: Michael Chernick.

September 7, Tuesday - Outing Planning/Membership Meeting. Finish preparing the events calendar for December, 2010 - February, 2011. You may bring a dessert to share. Meet at 7:00 P.M., home of Charlene Bohl.

September 11, Saturday - Hike. Groton. Easy/Moderate. 5 miles. Hike trails inside Groton State Forest, including the Osmore Pond Trail. Rain will cancel. Meet at MHS or at the Marshfield Town Clerk's Office. Leaders: Priscilla Daggett and Priscilla Page.

September 11, Saturday - Rain Date: September 12, Sunday - Hike. White Mtn., NH Very Difficult. 12.6 miles, 9+ hours on the trail.Summit Mounts Jefferson and Adams via Castle Trail, to Edmunds Col and Gulfside, Israel Ridge and Castle Trails. Leader: Paul DeLuca.

September 15, Wednesday - Executive Committee Meeting. All members are welcome. You may bring a dessert to share.

September 18, Saturday - Bike Ride. Isle LaMotte. Easy. 15-20 miles depending on how many dead end views we choose to see. Start at St. Ann's shrine and peddle around the island. Will visit the 480 million year old Chazy Reef and the Goodsal Ridge Preserve. 70 mile drive from Montpelier. Helmet required. Meet at 8:00 A.M., MHS. Leader: Eric Seidel.

September 19, Sunday - Hike. Westmore and Sutton. Moderate. South Trail 3.4 miles round trip. Mt Pisgah overlooking Lake Willoughby. Dramatic views. Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker.

September 25, Saturday - Hike. Mahoosuc Notch, NH. Very Difficult and very strenuous. 9.4 miles. 10 hour hike. The toughest and longest mile on the AT. Spot cars on Success Pond Road and hike in on the Notch Trail. At the Notch, we will climb over, crawl under and navigate through the boulder-filled Notch. Then ascend the steep slope of the Mahoosuc Arm, descend to Speck Pond Trail (the highest tarn in the State) and hike out on the Speck Pond Trail. Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein.

September 26, Sunday - Bike Ride. Burlington. Moderate. 20+/- miles. Bike Path from Oakledge Park in the South End, across the Winooski River to Colchester and the Causeway and return. Helmet required. Bring Green Mt. Passport for free parking, and lunch to munch on the way. Leader: Steve Lightholder.

October 2, Saturday - Hike. Middlesex-Waterbury. Moderate. 4+/- miles. Middlesex Notch to Perry Hill multiuse trails then to Waterbury Ice Center. Climb to Owls Head. Car spotting required. Leaders: Eric Seidel and John Buddington

October 3, Sunday - Hike. Plainfield. Easy. 4 miles round trip. Spruce Mountain. Great views from the fire tower. Leader: Ken Hertz.

October 9, Saturday - Paddle. St. Albans. Moderate. 10-15 miles. Launch at Lake Champlain Kilcare State Park. Depending on wind conditions, paddle around St. Albans Bay. Stop at Burton and Wood's Island. PFD required. Meet at MHS. Leader: Eric Seidel.

October 10, Sunday - Hike. Middlesex. Easy. 4+/- miles round trip. Little elevation gain. Tangletown. Old road. Meet at 1:00 P.M., MHS. Leader: John Buddington.

October 16, Saturday - Hike. Stowe-Worcester. Difficult. 11.1 miles. Stowe Pinnacle and Hogback Trails to the Skyline Trail and head north to Worcester Mountain. Leader will spot car before the hike, but a car spot at the end of the hike. Bring food, water and headlight. Leader: Charlene Bohl.

October 17, Sunday - Paddle. Hyde Park. Green River Reservoir. Moderate. 5-8 miles. PFD required. Dress for the season. Bring lunch. Meet at MHS. Leaders: Andrew and Reidun Nuquist.

October 23, Saturday - Hike. Ripton. Moderate. 7 miles. Mt. Moosalamo. Ascend the Falls of Lana Trail from Branbury State Park to the Rattlesnake Cliffs Trail and summit via the Oak Ridge Trail. Return via the Aunt Jennie Trail. Meet at 8:00 A.M., MHS. Leader: Eric Seidel.

October 30, Saturday - Work Hike. Stowe. Smugglers' Notch. All abilities. 6 miles round trip. Wear work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS, 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel.

October 31, Sunday - Hike. East Montpelier Trails. Easy. Various distances. A trails map is at http://www.emsignpost.com/Trail%20Map-2.17.08.pdf Leader: Ken Hertz.

November 6, Saturday - Work Hike. Duxbury. Bamforth Ridge/LT. All abilities. 6 miles round trip. Wear Work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS, 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel.

November 7, Sunday - Hike. Waterbury. Moderate. Various distances. Little River State Park. Enjoy the History Trail or other trails depending on park access. Leader: Ken Hertz.

November 13, Saturday - Rain Date: November 14, Sunday - Walk. Burlington. Moderate. 5 miles. Spend an afternoon exploring the Centennial Woods Natural Areas plus some of nearby Winooski. Both wooded and urban terrain. Leader: Steve Lightholder.

November 20, Saturday - Walk. Waterbury Village. Easy. 4 miles. Think you've seen it all? Let's find out by taking an afternoon walk around Waterbury. If we're lucky, we'll find a place to buy a hot cup of something. Leader: Steve Lightholder,.

November 28, Sunday - Walk. Shelburne Farm. Easy to Moderate. 7+/- miles. Walk on paths and dirt roads that include woods, fields, views of Lake Champlain, and historic buildings. Bring lunch. Meet at MHS. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist.

December 1, Wednesday - Executive Committee meeting. All members are welcome. You may bring a dessert to share. 7:00 pm.

December 4, Saturday - Walk. Burlington. Intervale and parts of the bike path and up to Church St. Moderate. 5-7 miles. Combine with dinner or Christmas shopping? Leader: Charlene Bohl

December 12, Sunday - YAC Ramble and Scavenger Hunt. Montpelier. Hubbard Park. Young Adventurers Club. Easy. Followed with cookies and cocoa. Afternoon adventure. Leader: Lexi Shear

December 12, Sunday - Hike/Snowshoe. Barnard. Moderate. 7.6 miles. Rte. 12 to Wintturi Shelter. Leader: Michael Chernick

December 18, Saturday - Hike/Snowshoe. Northfield. Paine Mountain. Moderate. 8 miles. Meet at 9:00 A.M. on the Northfield Common. Leader: Steve Lighholder

December 27, Monday - Snowshoe. Middlesex. Moderate. 3-4 miles. 2,700' elevation gain. Summit of Chases Mtn. in the new Middlesex Town Forest. Leader: Eric Seidel

2011

January 1, Saturday - Snowshoe. Plainfield. Spruce Mountain. Moderate. 4.4 miles round trip. Possibly climb the fire tower to celebrate 2011. Leader: Charlene Bohl

January 11, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski. Groton. Seyon Ranch, Groton State Forest. Moderate. Various distances. Meet at the Dept. of Labor parking lot, Montpelier. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist

January 13, Thursday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. All abilities. Various distances. Stowe Mountain Resort. Trail Fee. Leaders: Mary Garcia, and Mary Smith

January 14, Friday - Taylor Series Lecture. 7:00 P.M. GMC Headquarters, Waterbury Center.

January 15, Saturday - Snowshoe. Worcester. Moderate. 4+/- miles round trip. Meet at 10:00 A.M. Leaders: Jim and Marie McWilliam,

January 16, Sunday - Cross-country Ski. Barre. All abilities. Millstone Hill Touring Center. Trail fee. Leader: Eric Seidel

January 22, Saturday - Snowshoe. East Montpelier Trails. Moderate. 3 or 6 miles for those who like to backtrack. Meet at 12:30 P.M. at East Montpelier Elementary School. Leader: Steve Lightholder

January 29, Saturday - Snowshoe. Underhill. Difficult. Steep. 5.2 miles. Mt. Mansfield. Ascend the Frost and Maple Ridge Trails to the Forehead. Descend on the Wampahoofus and Butler Lodge Trails. Crampons necessary. Leader: Paul DeLuca

January 30, Sunday - Cross-country Ski. Greensboro. All Abilities. Various Distances. Highland Lodge Ski Touring Center. Trail Fee. Optional 5:30 pm dinner at the Lodge. Leader: Mary Garcia

February 1, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. Trapp Family Lodge Touring Center. Moderate-Difficult. Various distances. Fee. Bring lunch or buy at Trapp cabin. Meet at the Dept. of Labor parking lot, Montpelier. Leader: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist

February 5, Saturday - Snowshoe Festival. Green Mountain Club Headquarters, Waterbury Center. See GMC Website, Long Trail News, or Trail Talk.

February 8, Tuesday - Snowshoe and Potluck Supper. Woodbury. Easy/Moderate. 5 miles. Home of Sally Sairs. Please bring your own bowl, cup and utensils. Flashlight or headlamp needed after 4:30 P.M. dinner. Meet at MHS at 12:00 noon. Leader: Sally Sairs

Saturday February 12 - Snowshoe excursion in Northfield. Matt Krebs

February 12, Saturday - Snowshoe. White Mtns., NH. Moderate. 7 miles. Zealand Falls Hut, with a possible trip up to Zeacliff. Hut fee. Limit 8. Leader: Charlene Bohl and Paul DeLuca

February 13, Sunday - Snowshoe. Elmore. Moderate. 5 miles. Elmore Mountain to the Wardens Cabin site. Leader: Eric Seidel, for meeting time and place.

February 19, Saturday - Cross-country Ski . Marshfield. All abilities. 23K of groomed trails. Beaver Brook Farm. Meet at 1:00 P.M. at the Old Schoolhouse Common parking lot to carpool. Contact Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker

February 20, Sunday - Snowshoe. Duxbury. Moderate. 5 miles round trip. Snowshoe to Montclair Glen Lodge from the Couching Lion parking lot. Leader: Michael Chernick

February 26, Saturday - Cross-country Ski. Craftsbury Touring Center. All abilities. Various distances. Trail Fee. Leader: Mary and Manny Garcia

March 6, Sunday - Cross-country Ski or Snowshoe. Morristown. Beaver Meadow Lodge. Moderate-Difficult. 4.6 miles. Annual Chili Party. Leader: Andrew and Reidun Nuquist and Fred and Nancy Jordan,

March 8, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. Mt. Mansfield Cross-country Ski Touring Center. All abilities. Back country option, difficult. Trail fee. Bring lunch. Drinks and snacks available at ski lodge. Meet at MHS at 9:30 A.M. Leader: George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin

March 9, Wednesday - Executive Committee Meeting. All members are welcome. 6:30-8:00 P.M. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St., Montpelier. Contact John Buddington

March 13, Sunday -  Winter romp. East Montpelier Town Forest. Leader: Mike Wetherell

March 16, Wednesday - Event Planning & Membership Meeting. Planning events from March 1-May 31, 2011. All members are welcome.

March 19, Saturday - Cross-country Ski, Snowshoe, or Walk. Stowe. Smugglers' Notch Full Moon Outing. Easy. 4 miles. Bring headlamp. Meet at MHS at 7:00 P.M. Leader: Cynthia Martin

March 20, Sunday - Hike/Snowshoe. Waterbury. Cotton Brook. Distance will be determined by group. Moderate. Walk the road and explore the trails above Waterbury Reservoir. Leader: Ken Hertz

March 27, Sunday - Walk. Calais and East Montpelier. Walk around Sodom Pond. Easy. 5 miles. Meet at MHS at 1:00 P.M. Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker

April 3, Sunday - Road Walk. Fuller Hill Road. Warren. 7.5 miles. Moderate. Great views of surrounding mountains. Bring water and lunch. Meet at MHS. Leader: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist

April 8, Friday - Montpelier Section Annual Meeting. T. W. Wood Gallery, College Hall, 36 College Street, Montpelier (on the campus of Vermont College of Fine Arts). Social: 5:30 PM; Dinner: 6:00 PM; Business meeting: about 7:00 PM; Speaker: about 7:30 PM. Preliminary Agenda Speaker:George Longenecker: Bears, Backpackers and Backcountry: Rocky Mountain National Park, the Wilderness Near the Metropolis.

April 9, Saturday -  Crazy wheels. Mud season bike ride. Location TBA. Leader: Shawn Keeley,

April 16, Saturday - Road Walk. Berlin Pond. Easy. 5 miles, with option to go 8 miles depending on group preference. Leader: Kevin Ryan,

May 8, Sunday - Mystery Walk/Hike. Moderate. 6-8 miles. Leader will send message to the "List" a week prior to walk/hike describing event in more detail. Leader: Charlene Bohl

May 8, Sunday -  Wildflower Walk. Calais. Chickering Bog. Leader Mike Wetherell

May 21, Saturday - Work Hike. Duxbury. LT/Bamforth Ridge. All abilities. 3-4 miles round trip. Wear work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel

May 22, Sunday - Wildflower Hike. Stowe. Moderate. 3-4 miles. Cotton Brook Section of Mt. Mansfield State Park. Walk on forest roads to a forest stand about 150 years old. Possibility of ladyslippers. Bring lunch. Meet at MHS at 9:00 A.M. or 10:00 A.M. at gate below the parking area at Cotton Brook. Leader: Joe Bahr

May 28, Saturday - Work Hike. Stowe. Smugglers' Notch. All abilities. 6 miles round trip. Wear work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel

June 4, Saturday - Hike. National Trails Day. LT Maintenance. Call Mari Zagarins, 244-7037, ext. 24 at the GMC for details.

June 8, Wednesday - Executive Committee Meeting. All members are welcome.

June 11, Saturday - Canoe, Beach Party, and Picnic. YAC Paddling. Middlesex. Wrightsville Reservoir. Easy. Leader: Lexi Shear.

June 11, Saturday - GMC 101st. Annual Meeting. Camp Plymouth State Park, Plymouth, VT. See Long Trail News or www.greenmountainclub.org for details

June 14, Tuesday - Event Planning & Membership Meeting. Planning events from September 1 - November 30, 2011. Meeting location is the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier at 6:30 pm. All members are welcome.

June 18, Saturday - Rain Date: June 19, Sunday - Hike. White Mtns., NH. Moderate/Difficult. 7.4 miles. 6+ hours on the trail. Summit Mt. Moosilauke via the Gorge Brook Trail; loop down the Carriage Road to Snapper Trail. Leader: Paul DeLuca

June 19, Sunday - Hike. Fayston. Burnt Rock Mtn. Moderate. 5.2 miles round trip. Burnt Rock via the Hedgehog Brook Trail and Long Trail. Bring lunch and water. Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker

June 22, Wednesday - Rain Date: June 23, Thursday - Hike. Worcester. Moderate. 5 miles round trip. Worcester Mountain for late afternoon views on one of the longest days of the year. Meet at the Montpelier Park and Ride, I-89, Exit 8 at 3:30 P.M. Leader: Steve Lightholder

June 25, Saturday - Work Hike. Stowe. Smugglers' Notch. Near Sterling Pond. Work with the Long Trail Patrol to remove metal roofing from Watson Camp to the ski lift. Wear sturdy boots and bring heavy-duty work gloves. Bring lunch and water. Leader: Eric Seidel

June 26, Sunday - Bike Ride. St. Albans. Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail. Easy-Moderate-Difficult. Various distances and speeds. Bikers can go as far as they wish on this 26 mile (one-way) rail trail. Leaders will ride ca. 25 miles total at a Moderate pace. Bring lunch and water. Helmet required. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist

July 2, Saturday - Rain Date: July 3, Sunday - Hike. Difficult. 6.5 miles. Elephants Head Trail. Long Trail north from VT Rte. 108 to Sterling Pond (former Elephant's Head Trail), return via Smugglers' Notch and VT Rte. 108. Leader: Steve Lightholder

July 9, Saturday - Paddle, Walk. Charlotte. Easy. Nature conservancy gems. Visit two lovely and unique ecosystems described in the Nature Conservancy Guide Places to Walk, Paddle and Explore in Vermont. Canoe or kayak Shelburne Pond, followed by a short walk in Williams Woods Natural area. PFD required. Leaders: George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin

July 10, Sunday - Hike, Swim. Mt. Elmore (2602'). Moderate with Moderate pace. 2.1 miles with 1450' ascent. Leaders extend a special invitation to new GMC members to join them. Mt. Elmore in the Worcester Range offers good views. A swim in Lake Elmore is optional after the hike. Bring lunch and water. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist

July 16, Saturday - Rain Date: July 17, Sunday - Hike. White Mtns., NH. Difficult. 9 miles round trip. 8+ hours on the trail. Summit Mt. Adams (5977'). Ascend via the Airline and descend via the Valley Way. Leader: Paul DeLuca, .

July 19, Tuesday - Bike. Marshfield, Peacham and Groton. Easy. 15-20 miles. A section of the Cross VT Trail on the railroad bed. Helmet required. Meet 1:00 P.M. in the Old Schoolhouse Common parking lot in Marshfield. Contact Cynthia Martin, 426-3874 or e-mail marlong@fairpoint.net

July 23, Saturday - Paddle. St. Albans. Lake Champlain. Moderate. 6 miles. Meet at Kilcare State Park boat launch and paddle to Burton and Wood Islands. PFD required. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader Eric Seidel,

July 24, Sunday - Hike. East Montpelier Trails. Various distances. Easy. A trails map at http://emsighpost.com. Leader: Ken Hertz, 229-4737 or kenneth.hertz@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.

July 30, Saturday - Hike. Stowe. Difficult. 11.1 miles. Stowe Pinnacle and Hogback Trails to the Skyline Trail and head north to Worcester Mtn. Lengthy car spot required. Bring food, water and headlamp. Leader: Charlene Bohl, .

July 31, Sunday - Hike. Avery's Gore. Moderate. 7.6 miles. Follow the historic fire warden's trail on the recently redeveloped Gore Mountain Trail. Leader: Michael Chernick, 223-0918 or chernick5@comcast.net for meeting time and place. Co-listed with the Northeast Kingdom Section.

August 13, Saturday - Rain Date: August 14, Sunday - Hike. White Mtns., NH. The Bonds. Very Difficult. 19 miles. West Bond (4540'), Mt. Bond (4698'), and Bondcliff (4265'), coming in from Zealand and going out to Lincoln Woods. Leader will do lengthy car spot one way before the hike. Leaders: Paul DeLuca, 476-7987 or pdeluca420@msn.com and Charlene Bohl, 229-9908 or charlenebohl@comcast.net

August 14, Sunday - Paddle. Winooski. Moderate with Moderate pace. 10 miles. Winooski River to Lake Champlain. Flat water but some hazards to avoid and waves from the lake are likely at take-out. Option to paddle onto Lake Champlain before returning to take-out on river. Lengthy car spot required. Bring lunch and water for stop at Ethan Allen Homestead. Take-out in Colchester just upstream from mouth of the Winooski. PFD required. Meet at MHS. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist, 223-3550 for meeting time.

August 20, Saturday - Hike. Stowe. Moderate. 7 miles. Sunset Ridge Trail to the Chin on Mt. Mansfield and return. Bring rain gear, food and water. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel,

August 27, Saturday - Hike. Moscow. Easy. Various distances. Cotton Brook area of Waterbury Reservoir. Explore the road and trails near the reservoir. Leader: Ken Hertz, 229-4737 or kenneth.hertz@myfairpoint.net for meeting time and place.

September 5, Monday - Hike. White Mtns., NH. Mt. Hale via the Hale Brook Trail. Moderate. 7.7 miles. Descend to the Zealand Falls Hut via the Lend-a-Hand Trail. Return via the Zealand Trail. Leader: Michael Chernick

September 7, Wednesday - Executive Committee Meeting. All members are welcome. Home of Fred and Nancy Jordan.

September 10, Saturday - Hike. Stevensville. Butler Lodge via the Nebraska Notch Trail and the Long Trail. Difficult. 6.5 miles. Lunch at the lodge. Return via the Butler Lodge Trail. Dress for the weather. Bring lunch. Leader: Steve Lightholder

September 11, Sunday - Paddle. Morristown. Green River Reservoir State Park. Moderate. 5+ miles. Enjoy the peaceful reservoir and its varied shoreline. Bring lunch. Swimwear optional. PFD required. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist

September 13, Tuesday - Event Planning & Membership Meeting. Planning events from December 1, 2011 to February 29, 2012. 7:00 P.M. You may bring a dessert to share. Home of Reidun and Andrew Nuquist.

September 17, Saturday - GMC Volunteer Recognition Day. See Fall issue of Long Trail News for details.

September 18, Sunday - Bike Ride. Johnson, Jeffersonville and Waterville loop. Easy. 17.2 miles. This loop along the Lamoille River takes you to idyllic Waterville and to the GMC's suspension bridge over the Lamoille River. Bring water and lunch. Helmet required. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist

September 24, Saturday - Hike. White Mtns, NH. Difficult. 8.5 miles. Bag four of the southern Presidentals, Monroe, Franklin, Eisenhower and Pierce, by going up the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail,the Crawford Path and the Webster Cliff Trail. Car spot required. Leader: Paul DeLuca,

September 25, Sunday - Bike Ride. Middlesex. Moderate/Difficult. 20+/- miles. Loop heading north on Rte. 12, turning off on Portal Road to wind through Middlesex on dirt roads to the Red Hen Cafe, and returning to Montpelier on Rte. 2. Helmet required. Bring lunch or money for lunch at Red Hen Cafe. Meet at 10:00 A.M. Leader: Ron Merkin

October 1, Saturday - Hike. Westmore. Moderate. 4.2 miles. Bald Mountain via the Long Pond-Bald Mountain Trail. Panoramic views from the fire tower at the summit. Bring lunch. Meet at MHS at 10:00 A.M. Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker

October 2, Sunday - Hike. Orange. Butterfield Mountain. Moderate. 8 miles. 5 miles of logging roads and 3 miles of bushwhacking. Meet at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Thomas Weiss

October 4, Tuesday - Paddle. Marshfield. Marshfield Reservoir. Easy. 3-4 miles. PFD required. Bring lunch. Leader: Joan Heller

October 9, Sunday - Hike. Stowe. Moderate. 5 miles with possible good weather extension to walk around Sterling Pond. 2,000' elevation gain. Hike the Long Trail, former Elephants Head Trail from VT Rte. 108 picnic area to Sterling Pond. Return on the Sterling Pond Trail. Car spot or road walk back to car. Leader: Ken Hertz

October 15, Saturday - Hike. Duxbury. Camel's Hump from Couching Lion Farm via the Monroe Trail, the Dean Trail, the Long Trail and back via the Monroe Trail. 7.2 miles. Moderate/Difficult. Possible partial descent on the Alpine Trail. One of the classic Vermont day hikes. Leaders: Paul DeLuca and Charlene Bohl

October 16, Sunday - Work Day. Morse Farm Ski Touring Center. Easy. Various distances. Call Morse Farm, 223-0090 for more information.

October 22, Saturday - Hike. Northfield. Paine Mountain. Moderate. 5.6 miles. Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein

October 23, Sunday - Hike. Burke. Burke Mountain. Moderate. 6 miles. Meet at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Thomas Weiss

October 29, Saturday - Work Hike. Stowe. Smugglers' Notch. Fall walk-thru on the Long Trail/Elephant's Head and Sterling Pond Trails. All abilities. Various distances. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel

November 5, Saturday - Work Hike. Duxbury. Fall walk-thru to LT/Bamforth Ridge Shelter. All abilities. 3-4 miles round trip. Bring lunch. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel

November 6, Sunday - Road Walk. Middlesex. Moderate. 6 miles. East Hill Road to Rte. 2 via Barnett Hill Road. Car Spot required. Meet at 12:00 noon. Leaders: John Buddington and Kathy Gohl

November 13, Sunday - Road Walk. Greensboro. Moderate. 7 miles. Walk on dirt and paved roads around beautiful Caspian Lake. Bring water and lunch. Leaders: Reidun and Andrew Nuquist

November 27, Sunday - Hike/Walk. Shelburne. Easy. 4+ miles. After Thanksgiving walk at Shelburne Farms. Enjoy farm vistas and a peek at the lake. Dress for the weather. Meet at 12:00 noon. Leader: Steve Lightholder

December 3, Saturday - Hike. Stowe. Moderate. 6 miles. Hike trails and woods roads in anticipation of winter. Meet at 9:00 A.M. Leader: Charlene Bohl

December 6, Tuesday - Walk. Montpelier. Hubbard Park. Easy. 3+/- miles. Meet at 2:00 P.M. in front of the VT Historical Society, 109 State Street, Montpelier. Leader: Ron Merkin

December 7, Wednesday - Combined Executive & Membership/Planning Committee Meetings. Executive Meeting at 6:00 P.M. and Membership/Planning Meeting at 7:30 P.M. Planning events from March 1 - May 31, 2012. All members are welcome at both meetings. Pizza for the Executive Committee meeting and desserts for the Membership/Planning meeting. You may bring a dessert to share. Home of Ken Hertz.

December 11, Sunday - YAC Hike. Fifth Anniversary hike. Paine Mountain, Northfield. Leader: Mike Wetherell.

December 13, Tuesday - Hike. Berlin. Irish Hill. Easy/Moderate. Various distances. Local trails in the area. Meet at 1:00 P.M., Staples parking lot off Paine Turnpike, Berlin. Leader: Steve Lightholder

2012

January 1, Sunday - Snowshoe. Middlesex. White Rocks Mountain. Middlesex trailhead. Approximately 6.0 miles. Difficult. Leader: Charlene Bohl.

January 10, Tuesday - Walk. Montpelier. Hubbard Park. 3+/- miles. Meet in front of the VT Historical Society, 109 State St., Montpelier at 2:00 P.M. Leader: Ron Merkin

January 14, Saturday - YAC Cross-country Ski. Stowe. Trapps Ski Touring Center. Easy. Various distances. Trail fee. Leader: Lexi Shear.

January 14, Saturday - Cross-country Ski. Graniteville. Millstone Hill Touring Center. Moderate. Various Distances. Trail Fee. Meet at MHS at 9:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel

January 17, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski. East Montpelier. All levels. Various options possible. Morse Farm Ski Touring Center. Trail Fee. Enjoy our local ski center. Leader: Reidun Nuquist.

January 20, Friday - James P. Taylor Series. 7:00 P.M. Capital City Grange, Northfield Rd., Montpelier. See Trail Talk for details.

January 28, Saturday - Snowshoe. Stowe. Mt. Mansfield Chin. Difficult. 5.2 miles. Ascend Long Trail from Rte 108. Hike to Taft Lodge and then summit the Chin. Crampons recommended. Leader: Paul DeLuca.

January 29, Sunday - Cross-country Ski. Craftsbury. Craftsbury Ski Touring Center. Various distances. Moderate. Trail Fee. Lunch on the trail. Meet at MHS at 9:30 A.M. Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker

January 31, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. Trapp's Ski Touring Center. Moderate. Various distances. Trail Fee. Leaders: Mary Smith or Mary Garcia.

February 4, Saturday - Snowshoe Festival. Green Mountain Club, Waterbury Center. See Winter issue of the Long Trail News for details.

February 7, Tuesday - Cross-Country Ski. Berlin. Dr. Burns Property. Easy/Moderate. Various Distances. Leader: Fred Jordan.

February 11, Saturday - Cross-Country Ski. Bolton. Bolton Ski Touring Center. Moderate. Various distances. Trail Fee. Leaders: Mary Smith or Mary Garcia

February 11, Saturday - Snowshoe. Middlesex. Hunger Mountain. Moderate/Difficult. 5.4 miles. 1,900' elevation gain. Meet at 9:00 A.M. at Rumney School. Leader: Scott Skinner.

February 12, Sunday - Snowshoe. Huntington. Moderate/Difficult. 7 miles round trip. Montclair Glen Lodge by the Forest City Trail. If unable to access trailhead because of road closure, snowshoe and destination will be changed. Leader: Michael Chernick.

February 12, Sunday - YAC Event. See YAC website: gmcmontpelier.org/yac for details. Leader: Mike Wetherell.

February 18, Saturday - Snowshoe. Stowe. Mt. Mansfield Forehead. 5.2 miles. Difficult. Ascend Frost and Maple Ridge Trails from Stevensville Road, Underhill. Descend Wampahoofus and Butler Lodge Trails. Crampons required. Leader: Paul DeLuca.

February 18, Saturday - Snowshoe. Woodbury. Snowshoe and Potluck Supper. Home of Sally Sairs. Easy/Moderate. Various distances. Bring your own bowl, cup, utensils. Flashlight or headlamp needed after 4:30 P.M. dinner. Meet at 12:00 noon. Leader, Sally Sairs.

February 19, Sunday - Cross-country Ski. Marshfield. Moderate. Various distances. Meet at 12:00 P.M. at MHS. Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker

February 21, Tuesday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. Mt. Mansfield Touring Center. All abilities. Various Distances. Trail fee. Lunch on the trail. Meet at 9:30 A.M. Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker

February 25, Saturday - Cross-country Ski. Peacham. Difficult. 4 miles. Beach Road to Peacham Bog, Groton, and return. Leader: Steve Lightholder.

March 3, Saturday - Snowshoe. Avery's Gore. Gore Mountain. Event was moved to January 8 Snowshoe to fire tower/summit. Difficult. 8 miles round trip. Co-listed with the Northeast Kingdom Section. Leader: Michael Chernick.

March 4, Sunday - Cross-country Ski. East Montpelier. Coburn Pond. Easy. 2 miles. Meet at MHS at 1:00 P.M. Leader: Thomas Weiss.

March 7, Wednesday - Combined Executive Committee & Membership Meetings. Executive Committee Meeting at 6:00 P.M. and Membership Meeting at 7:30 P.M. Planning events from June 1 - August 31, 2012. All members are welcome at both meetings. Location yet to be determined.

March 8, Thursday - Cross-country Ski. Stowe. Mt. Mansfield Touring Center. All abilities. Various distances. Leaders: Mary Garcia and Mary Smith.

March 10, Saturday - Snowshoe. Elmore. Rte. 12 to Little Elmore Pond. Moderate. 4 miles round trip. Leader: Priscilla Daggett.

March 18, Sunday - Hike/Snowshoe. Moscow. Walk or snowshoe along Cotton Brook Road. Distance depends on group and conditions. Leader: Ken Hertz.

March 24, Saturday - Cross-country Ski. Groton State Forest. Moderate. Snow conditions will determine location and length. Meet at MHS at 1:00 P.M. Leaders: George Longenecker and Cynthia Martin.

April 1, Sunday - Walk. East Montpelier. Walk a portion of the East Montpelier Trails. Some unpaved roads. Easy. 6+/- miles. Leader: Ken Hertz.

April 13, Friday - Section Annual Meeting. Montpelier. Vermont College of Fine Arts. Noble Hall Reading Room. College Street. See Trail Talk for details.

April 14, Saturday - Walk. Adamant. Around Sodom Pond. Easy/Moderate. 4 miles. Leaders: Mary Garcia and Mary Smith.

April 15, Sunday - Walk. Stowe Bike Path. Paved. Easy. 10 miles round trip. Leader: Michael Chernick.

April 21, Saturday - Walk. Berlin. Berlin Pond short or long loop. Easy/Moderate. 5-8 miles depending on group preference and snow conditions. Meet at 8:00 A.M. at MHS due to limited parking at the pond. Leader: Kevin Ryan.

April 28, Saturday - Walk. Groton. From the Nature Center at Groton State Pond to Peacham Bog. Moderate. 5.6 miles. Leader: Phyllis Rubenstein.

May 5, Saturday - Walk. Montpelier. Moderate. 3-4 hours. Walk through Hubbard Park to Gould Hill Road onto trail to North Branch Park. Return to State House. Leader: Fred Jordan.

May 8, Tuesday - Bike Ride. Waterbury to Huntington Gorge. Moderate. 25 miles. Bring water and lunch. Helmet required. Leaders: Mary Garcia and Mary Smith.

May 10, Thursday - Work Hike. (Rain Date: May 11, Friday) Montpelier. All abilities. Our annual work day in Montpelier Parks. Give something back to the city parks which we enjoy year-round. Bring water and lunch. Wear work clothes and gloves. Tools provided. Leader: Reidun Nuquist, with Parks Director Geoff Beyer.

May 13, Sunday - Paddle. Swanton. Missiquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Moderate. Various Distances. This is another outing exploring areas in the Nature Conservancy guide. Bring kayak or canoe, PFD, lunch, and binoculars. Meet at MHS at 9:00 A.M. Leaders: Cynthia Martin and George Longenecker.

May 19, Saturday - Work Hike. Duxbury. LT/Bamforth Ridge. All abilities. 3-4 miles round trip. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel.

May 26, Saturday - Work Hike. Stowe. Smugglers' Notch. LT/Elephant's Head and Sterling Pond Trails. All abilities. Various distances. Wear sturdy boots, work clothes and gloves. Meet at MHS at 8:00 A.M. Leader: Eric Seidel,