Long Trail End-to-Ender Panel Friday, May 6, 2022, 7PM Hosted on 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.
A former award-winning science educator, Wendy Gorton is keen on helping families and programs understand how kids think and what motivates them outside. She is the author of the National Outdoor Book Award-winning series, 50 Hikes with Kids. Last fall, 50 Hikes with Kids: New England was released which highlights 10 different amazing hikes for kids across the state. The book empowers kids to lead the way through engaging strategies for each hike. This hands-on interactive webinar will highlight the top Vermont trails that you can explore this summer, and also run through innovative and different activities you can do with kids on the trail including: scavenger hunts, nature journaling, prioritizing, favoriting, researching, and contributing to the community hikes using AllTrails; identifying flora and fauna using iNaturalist and Seek from; identifying peaks around you using PeakVisor; geocaching by finding small treasures hidden with permission on public lands; learning mapping and orienteering skills with Google Maps, Compass, and Mapping apps such as Strava and GPS Tracker; and connecting with parks using social media accounts. We'll have door prizes including copies of Wendy's hiking guide for kids!
The trail closure on Monadnock Mountain remains in effect. There's still a "NO TRESPASSING" sign on the gate at the gravel pit, although it is easily overlooked when the gate is open. The continued presence of an old trailhead parking sign at this location only adds to the confusion over its status, but a person working at the gravel pit confirmed to me that this trail is still closed.
As some of you may be aware, there is an alternative route that avoids the gravel pit, but I wouldn't recommend using it at this time. It follows a private right of way that encroaches on a nearby dwelling. While this property isn't posted, its owner has expressed no interest in encouraging public access to their land. Please respect this choice and find another mountain to hike for now. Thank you!
THANK YOU TO...
As we all know, trails don’t magically appear, nor groom themselves. There are upkeep costs throughout
the year. It’s with great appreciation that our NEK Section would like to extend a special thanks to local
businesses that have made financial contributions. Their generosity helps to provide beautiful and
accessible trails, especially the latest Kingdom Heritage Trail, and all others.
Columbia Forest Products Community Financial Services Group Northpoint Dodge
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Trail Work Day - Cow Mountain , NEK
Trail Work Day - Cow Mountain , NEK
May 1, 20229:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please join us for a trail maintenance day at Cow Mountain Pond Forest in Granby, VT. Due to limited parking at this trailhead, we'll need to carpool from the East Burke Clubhouse at 9AM. Most of our work will be focused on removing blowdowns and cleaning out waterbars, so please bring you favorite tools for these tasks. All participants should be prepared for a full day on the trail. The total hiking distance involved is about six miles. Contact NortheastKingdomSection@greenmountainclub.org for questions and to RSVP
May 5, 20226:30 pm - 8:00 pm Microsoft Teams Meeting
Hi Folks,
This invitation is for the public meeting being held next week to discuss rock climbing at Black Mountain in Averill, Vermont. CRAG-Vermont is seeking approval to manage use at Black Mountain, consistent with the Kingdom Heritage Lands Long Term Access Plan, and will be presenting their management proposal to the public. We look forward to your participation and support.
Best,
Luke
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Long Trail End-to-Ender Panel Friday, May 6, 2022, 7PM Hosted on 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.
A former award-winning science educator, Wendy Gorton is keen on helping families and programs understand how kids think and what motivates them outside. She is the author of the National Outdoor Book Award-winning series, 50 Hikes with Kids. Last fall, 50 Hikes with Kids: New England was released which highlights 10 different amazing hikes for kids across the state. The book empowers kids to lead the way through engaging strategies for each hike. This hands-on interactive webinar will highlight the top Vermont trails that you can explore this summer, and also run through innovative and different activities you can do with kids on the trail including: scavenger hunts, nature journaling, prioritizing, favoriting, researching, and contributing to the community hikes using AllTrails; identifying flora and fauna using iNaturalist and Seek from; identifying peaks around you using PeakVisor; geocaching by finding small treasures hidden with permission on public lands; learning mapping and orienteering skills with Google Maps, Compass, and Mapping apps such as Strava and GPS Tracker; and connecting with parks using social media accounts. We'll have door prizes including copies of Wendy's hiking guide for kids!