What we’re about
Welcome to the Green Mountain Club Burlington Section Outdoors Adventures Meetup Group. This group is sponsored and managed by the Burlington Section of the GMC. You don't have to be a GMC member to join this group or go on any GMC outing! All are welcome. And all GMC members are welcome to lead trips.
The GMC makes every effort to keep all on our trips happy and safe. Our leaders are enthusiastic volunteers but are not professional guides. Every person participating should be aware of the inherent risks in outdoor activities and of their own capabilities. All are responsible for their own safety. Minors must be accompanied by parents on these trips. GMC Membership:
Some of our trip leaders don't like to use meetup, so go to our gmcburlington.org website events tab to see a more complete list of our trips.
Some outings listed here may give a meeting time and place. But others may require you to check with the trip leader first. This is so the leader can make sure you are prepared for the outing, and so the leader can manage the number of participants.
Become a trip leader! There is no formal training and the only requirement is that you are a GMC member. Most learn by watching others and you can volunteer to co-lead hikes if you are not ready to fly solo. Most of us learn by observing and doing. We have an excellent trip leaders guide that can help. Contact meetup group manager David Hathaway (david.hathaway.78@gmail.com) if you'd like to become a trip leader, or to become a meetup event organizer (to post trips here).
Please see the membership tab at greenmountainclub.org for more about joining the GMC. The mission of the Green Mountain Club is to make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people by protecting and maintaining the Long Trail System and fostering, through education, the stewardship of Vermont’s hiking trails and mountains. Joining is a way of showing your support for the important stewardship role the GMC has. In 1971, the Vermont Legislature passed a resolution, recognizing the Club as “the founder, sponsor, defender, and protector” of the Long Trail System and delegating to it responsibility for developing policies and programs for “the preservation, maintenance, and proper use of hiking trails for the benefit of the people of Vermont.” By joining the GMC, you are joining the preservation of hiking in Vermont.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Youth Adventure Club Explores Milton Town ForestMilton Town Forest, Westford, VT
Saturday, May 25th at 10:00am we will meet at 599 Westford Rd, Milton.
https://www.miltonvt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/154/Milton-Town-Forest-Trail-Map-PDF?bidId=This approximately two mile trail loops around Milton Pond while wandering through the forest with some moderate climbs. Plan about two hours to wander at the pace of the littlest legs. Dress for mud and please bring a snack and water.
Please leave your furry friends at home for this group hike.
This event is weather dependent so watch for updates.
Corinn Julow: corinn@julow.com or 802-324-1485 - Youth Adventure Club Explores Mill River Natural Area6035 Georgia Shore Rd, Georgia, VT
This preserve includes 3.5 miles of easy hiking including a short walk to a waterfall. The group will meet in the parking lot and explore the trail system before taking the short walk down to the waterfall.
https://www.lclt.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/MillRiverFalls1.pdfPlan about two hours to wander at the pace of the littlest legs. Dress for mud and please bring a snack and water.
Please leave your furry friends at home for this group hike.
This event is weather dependent so watch for updates.
Corinn Julow: corinn@julow.com or 802-324-1485