Green Mountains Backpacking Fundamentals: Stratton Mountain (1)
Fri, Aug 21
|Stratton
Difficulty: Moderate/Challenging Elevation Gain: 2,318 ft Time Duration: 2 Days Group Size: 5
Time & Location
Aug 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – Aug 22, 2026, 1:00 PM
Stratton, Stratton Mountain, Stratton, VT 05360, USA
About The Event
Take in the breathtaking views of Vermont's Green Mountains, scramble a challenging section of trail and enjoy solitude of the Lye Brook Wilderness at camp. This overnight fundamentals trip is the perfect way to get a taste of backpacking Vermont's Long Trail while learning essential backpacking skills and climbing one of Vermont's iconic and historic peaks. A moderate/challenging 12.2 mile loop will bring our group to the summit of Stratton Mountain and along a stretch of the famed Appalachian Trail/Long Trail. For a look at the elevation profile for this trip click here.
This trip is open to all though you will most likely find it suitable if you are:
- Beginner backpacker who wants to improve know-how
- Intermediate backpacker who wants to improve skills and modernize gear
- Advanced backpacker looking for a refresher or a new adventure
Other considerations to make:
Tickets
Backpacking Fundamentals VT
$335.00
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