Trip/Event Location: Brattleboro, VTUS
Trip Leader(s):
Max # People: 15
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: Yes, but I'm not running this; I'm looking for other members to join me
Difficulty Level: Easy
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
Social at Adagio trattoria, 132 Main Street, Brattleboro.
Event across the street and down the alley at Hooker-Dunham Theater, 139 Main Street, Brattleboro.
From I-91, exit 2, go east 1 mile on VT 9 toward downtown to T-junction at Main Street. Turn right on Main St. Adagio is immediately on the right; Hooker-Dunham is down the alley immediately on the left. Park on street or in lots off Elliot St. (past Adagio, turn right off MainSt. onto Elliot St.)
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!
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Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous
