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We are the Bread Loaf Section of the Green Mountain Club (GMC) in the Addison County area of Vermont. Non-members are always welcome at our events and outings. Read about who we are on our About page.
We are the Bread Loaf Section of the Green Mountain Club (GMC) in the Addison County area of Vermont. Non-members are always welcome at our events and outings. Read about who we are on our About page.
Upcoming Events & News
Upcoming Events & News
Green Mountain Club Annual Meeting
The GMC will be holding their 115th annual meeting on June 14th from 9A to 1P at the GMC HQ. Members and guest are invited to join us as we conduct club business, discuss the past year's work, and discuss plans for the current year ahead. There will be group hikes led by GMC volunteers after lunch. Hike details and sign up will occur on site. Click here to register.
Bread Loaf Section News
The hiking season is here! Check out the calendar to explore the section's hikes and activities and choose which ones are right for you. Trail work has started and is a great way to get engaged with the community, get some fresh air and exercise, and do some great volunteer work! Take a look at the Trail Work page for more details.
In significant news, we are thrilled to report that Middlebury College has graciously donated a trail right-of-way to the Green Mountain Club permanently protecting a 1.5 mile section of the Long Trail that crosses over Worth Mountain and the Middlebury Snowbowl.
Read more about the college's generosity in our newsletter and also on the GMC Website and Vermont Public.
Seasonal Update
Seasonal Update
Our Summer Newsletter highlights wonderful photos of Vermont's ephemerals, our highly seasonal and beautiful spring flowers. Now is a great time to hit the trails and look for these beauties.
The President's letter touches on the magic that can happen when a group of people get together and share the experience of hiking and spending time together. It's a great reminder that community and the outdoors go together splendidly and provide a great backdrop for connecting with each other. Come create some magic of your own!
Don't miss the very robust summer hiking season calendar, including art on the trail, stargazing and hike in the Greens, Adirondacks and more.
Our Photo Library
Our Photo Library
Check out where our volunteer leaders have been leading group activities and take a look at the photos captured by our members.
Check out where our volunteer leaders have been leading group activities and take a look at the photos captured by our members.
Check out other Bread Loaf section hikes, bike rides, and activities on our Calendar!
As the seasons change your preparations will change as well. Late spring and summer weather in the Green Mountains, like all mountains, is changeable and unpredictable. Be prepared and be safe.
Mud season seems to be holding on as our May weather has been cold and wet. Please tread lightly and follow the GMC recommendations for hiking in this transition time.
And because we can't go out on that note, here is a list of great summer hikes around Vermont that are good options for getting your boots on the trails.
Tools and Crews!
2024 was a busy year for our volunteer trail crews.
Tools and Crews!
2024 was a busy year for our volunteer trail crews.
Below: An enthusiastic Middlebury College student crew in early September 2023 put in 2 drainage structures in the first 1/4 mile or so of the LT south of Middlebury Gap.
Hike safely in all seasons!
Hike safely in all seasons!
To help ensure a safe and fun outdoor experience, we strongly encourage you to read and learn from these online resources before heading outside.
Plan for changing weather conditions especially at higher elevations. Read trail updates, check the weather & bring a map.
Layered, like a cake. That's the way to approach winter hiking so you can manage your body temperature and stay dry regardless of the outside temps. For winter in particular, here is a list of safety essentials including nutrition, hydration, illumination (b/c it get's dark early and quickly) and seven other categories of gear and preparation.
Find a Bread Loaf Section volunteer-led group hike
or check our resources and find a hike to do with your family & friends.
Find a Bread Loaf Section volunteer-led group hike
or check our resources and find a hike to do with your family & friends.
"Maps & Resources" page is a list for areas to explore close to home in Champlain Valley with members of your household.
"Maps & Resources" page is a list for areas to explore close to home in Champlain Valley with members of your household.
Go virtual: "Adventures with Ivor!" Pop some popcorn and go to the movies (on YouTube) and experience new hikes with Bread Loaf Section member Ivor Hughes.
Go virtual: "Adventures with Ivor!" Pop some popcorn and go to the movies (on YouTube) and experience new hikes with Bread Loaf Section member Ivor Hughes.
Check what's scheduled on GMC's Virtual Workshops & Events and recorded Speaker Series presentations.
Check what's scheduled on GMC's Virtual Workshops & Events and recorded Speaker Series presentations.
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