GO Green Mountain Social & Event

Seven of us (Cecil & Steve, Craig, George, Markus, Tom, and myself) fought the crowds of Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk to meet at Adagio Trattoria, where we re-connected over food and drink. Afterwards, we took a short hike across the street to the John Illig slideshow/ lecture at the Hooker-Dunham Theater, stopping to view a gallery on the way.

Illig’s presentation of his experiences on the Big Three trails was entertaining and informative. I think all of us were inspired by the talk. It certainly got me wondering how I might spend some time on the Pacific Crest Trail someday.

Another highlight of the evening for me was hearing guys talk about activities they’ve thought of doing closer to home here in Vermont: a Mt. Olga hike, Glastenbury backpack, Connecticut River paddle, and more.

Thanks guys for sharing the evening and coming out to support GO events in Vermont. See you again on the trails!

Join me for a lecture and slideshow by John Illig, one of the few people to hike all three of the big trails in the U.S.: the Pacific Crest, Continental Divide, and Appalachian Trails. The event is sponsored by the Brattleboro Section of the Green Mountain Club, and there is a $5.00 admission fee, with proceeds going to support the Long Trail. Details of the event can be found online in the forum section of Gay Outdoors and at www.brattleborogmc.com.

Meet other GO members across the street at Adagio trattoria before the event for socializing over food and drink, and welcome the advent of the Green Mountain chapter of Gay Outdoors!

Social begins at 5:30p.

Lecture/slideshow begins at 7:00p.

Come to either or both.