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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
Bread Loaf Section News
Our fall hiking calendar is packed with 25 events and outings of all types including easy hikes close to Middlebury, more strenuous hikes on the Long Trail, hikes across the lake in NY, as well as star gazing into the depths of the Milky Way and our solar system.
Please take a look at our Long Trail Day page and activities. This is a state wide event and is the most important fundraiser for the Green Mountain Club with most of the funds being used for trail maintenance and safety. Come join us on a hike if you can. Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated.
Fall Speaking Event
Fall Speaking Event
We are pleased to announce our fall event where Ken Corey will lead a presentation on "Iconic Peaks and Landscapes of the British Isles" based on his visit to the UK earlier this year.
Seasonal Update
Seasonal Update
Our Fall Newsletter highlights Long Trail Day and the Bread Load Section's hikes and after party as well as a "call to the trails" to participate in one or more of our trail work days. Details are in our calendar, which is also full of options for fall hiking and our coming speaking event.
We are in the fall with it's fabulous colors and its changeable weather so please plan your hikes to include appropriate clothing, nutrition, and a headlamp or flashlight as the sun is going down earlier and earlier. It is still bug season, and ticks remain very active so take the necessary precautions both before and after hiking.
Please make sure to check trail conditions and closures before you depart. This GMC resource can be helpful. Hunting season is around the corner so please dig out your high visibily clothing and add it to your preparation list!
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.
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 GMC's recorded Speaker Series presentations (on YouTube).
Check what's scheduled on GMC's Virtual Workshops & Events and GMC's recorded Speaker Series presentations (on YouTube).
Hike safely this spring and in all seasons!
As the seasons change your preparations will change as well. Spring weather in the Green Mountains, like all mountains, is changeable and unpredictable. Be prepared and be safe. Because we can't go out on that note, here is a great resource for winter hiking that includes good options including easy to very difficult hike perfect for getting on the trails and enjoying the magic of winter and spring in Vermont.
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 hiking so you can manage your body temperature and stay dry regardless of the outside temps. As temps swing between the single digits into the 40's and above here is a list of safety essentials including nutrition, hydration, illumination (b/c hiking in the dark gets tricky) and seven other categories of gear and preparation.
2025 trail work is complete although always be prepared to encounter obstacles during your hikes. Please report issues to your section committees and the GMC if needed so that others can be made aware and triage done if needed.
Volunteering for a work crew 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.
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