Author Archives: David Hathaway

(Virtual) Coffee with a Forester

Posted on 03/25/2020 | Comments Off on (Virtual) Coffee with a Forester

Friday March 27th at 9:00 AM
This and other upcoming virtual forestry talks can be found here.
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GMC Response to the Coronavirus

Posted on 03/13/2020 | Comments Off on GMC Response to the Coronavirus

The Green Mountain Club recently celebrated its 110th birthday and strives to be a positive member of our community. As the spread and impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues in our region we have decided to cancel all outings, events and in-person meetings during March and April. Continue reading →

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CANCELLED – Bolton Valley Celebration, Sunday, March 15

Posted on 03/09/2020 | Comments Off on CANCELLED – Bolton Valley Celebration, Sunday, March 15

The 7th annual Bolton Valley Celebration that was to be held at the Bolton Backcountry and Nordic Sports Center on Sunday, March 15 has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19.

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Trip reports for March 2020 (updated 3/8/2020)

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3/8/2020 – Laraway
We met at 8:30 at the Cambridge park & ride the morning after the switch to DST, making it feel particularly early. Continue reading →

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Overnight camping? – The Case for Bear Canisters

Posted on 02/24/2020 | Comments Off on Overnight camping? – The Case for Bear Canisters

There have been an increasing number of bear encounters on the Long Trail in Vermont in recent years. Continue reading →

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POSTPONED: Taylor Series: Day Hiking and Other Adventures in Newfoundland, Canada

Posted on 02/19/2020 | Comments Off on POSTPONED: Taylor Series: Day Hiking and Other Adventures in Newfoundland, Canada

The talk scheduled for February 27 has been postponed due to snow. The new date was changing, but we think it is now settled as April 2. Continue reading →

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Trip reports for February 2020 (last updated 3/8/2020)

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2/29/2020 – Leap Day Hike to Spruce Ledge Camp
Well, this trip didn’t go exactly as planned. Continue reading →

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Trip reports for January 2020 (last updated 1/27/2020)

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1/20/2020 – Burnt Rock
Two carpooled from Richmond Park and Ride, meeting the other two of us at the Hedgehog Brook trailhead in Fayston. Continue reading →

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Bolton Lodge Potluck held January 26th

Posted on 01/19/2020 | Comments Off on Bolton Lodge Potluck held January 26th

Folks from the Burlington GMC gathered at Bolton Lodge on January 26 for the (new) traditional post-annual meeting pot luck and oyster stew.
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GMC Burlington Annual Meeting was held January 18

Posted on 01/18/2020 | Comments Off on GMC Burlington Annual Meeting was held January 18

GMC Burlington Section Annual Meeting was held at the Faith United Methodist Church in South Burlington on Saturday Evening, January 18th. Continue reading →

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Trip reports December 2019 (last updated 1/5/2020)

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12/29/2019 – Mt. Abe
After gathering at various collection points for some carpooling, 13 of us assembled at the Battell Trail trailhead. Continue reading →

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Trip reports November 2019 (last updated 12/1/2019)

Posted on 11/04/2019 | Comments Off on Trip reports November 2019 (last updated 12/1/2019)

Saturday 11/23/19 – Camel’s Hump Monroe trail to Beaver Pond.
This is a moderate hike with over easy grades along the forested Monroe Trail. Continue reading →

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