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Ongoing:
Hunter Education
Schedule (Statewide)
Tracking Club - Dates: Sundays, 11 AM - 1 PM
Tracking takes constant practice. It takes time with your knees in the dirt or
snow, measuring, drawing, and observing to build the relationships that will
allow you to read the stories of the forest. The club is normally an informal
wander utilizing whatever lessons we come across. Notebooks, pencils, and
measuring tapes are always welcome. The only thing you must bring is your
passion for tracking. Location: Meets at Goddard College lower parking lot in
Plainfield, VT. Cost: Free ROOTS School,
www.RootsVT.com
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Scheduled Events:
November 1, Waterbury Center, VT. - Map
and Compass I: Land Navigation Basics
GMC Headquarters Back Forty Lodge, Waterbury Center,
Develop your navigation skills in the woods with a map and compass. Build your
confidence in using these essential outdoor tools as we practice “getting lost”
and finding ourselves in indoor and outdoor exercises. Learn what to do when you
run into a cliff or river, how to interpret terrain, and estimate distances. No
experience necessary. Compasses provided. Be prepared to spend most of the day
outdoors. Distance not to exceed 4 miles or 1,500 feet elevation gain. Hike
rating: easy to moderate. Instructors: GMC Education Staff. Limit 15. Fee: $50.
Age Limit: 16 and up. Register at least 2 weeks ahead. Saturday, 9:00 A.M. –
4:00 P.M.
call/e-mail (802) 244-7037 or
www.greenmountainclub.org and sign up today.
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November 1-2, 2008, Fairlee,
VT. - Backcountry Search & Rescue with SOLO
This two-day course is taught by the staff of SOLO, nationally recognized
leaders in the field of wilderness medicine & rescue. Course will cover the
basic principles of rescuer preparedness, search management, leadership, some
basic backcountry medicine, map & compass skills, ropes and knots , packaging
and carrying litters.
EMT’s can receive 16 hours of National Registry CEU’s.
Fee; $205 includes lodging, meals and course, day student rates available.
Pre-registration is required.
Nov. 1-2, 2008, Fairlee,
VT. - Wilderness First Aid Course with SOLO.
Join staff of SOLO for a two-day introductory course in wilderness medical
emergencies. This course includes CPR and practical simulations. Designed for
outdoor enthusiasts and trip leaders. Recognized by American Camping
Association and various Guide Licensing Boards. Fee of $205.00 includes meals,
lodging and course, day student rates available. Pre-registration is required.
Nov. 1-2, 2008, Fairlee, VT. - Wilderness
First Responder Recertification with SOLO
This two-day review is designed to recertify Wilderness First Responders.
Although open to any WFR graduate, SOLO has reciprocity with WMI/NOLS and WMA;
graduates of these programs may be recertified through SOLO providing their
certification is current at the time of the course. CPR recertification
available. Fee of $215 includes meals and lodging, day student rates available.
Pre-registration is required.
Hulbert Outdoor Center is a
non-profit environmental/outdoor education center located minutes off I-91 in
the Upper Connecticut River Valley. For more information or to register contact,
Hulbert Outdoor Center, 2968 Lake Morey Rd, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405,
www.alohafoundation.org/Hulbert
CONTACT PERSON: Deb Williams - (802) 333-3405,
deb_williams@alohafoundation.org
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November 15, 2008, Plymouth, VT. - Animal
Tracking Weekend
Event Details: $250 per person Please call or e-mail to schedule In this course
students will learn the basics of animal tracking. Students will learn various
drills and techniques to help master this challenging skill. Students will gain
hands on experience and practice as they track coyotes, deer, moose, and each
other through Vermont 's forests. Contact
Niki@headnorthllc.com for additional information or custom programming
and dates available for private groups.
www.headnorthllc.com
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November 29 and 30th, Sugarbush Resort -
Telemark Workshop
Presented by the North American Telemark Organization (NATO)
$190 + lift ticket, Lincoln
Peak
http://www.sugarbush.com/funandevents/event.asp?id=778
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November 30 - December 6, Plymouth, VT. -
Wilderness Survival Week
Event Details: $500 per person Please call or e-mail to schedule The
weeklong Wilderness Survival course teaches an invaluable skill set in order
make the student at home in Nature. Students will practice advanced fire
building and tool making skills and will become experienced in primitive
trapping. Build a solid skill base for prolonged survival situations and be
ready to face the unexpected in today's unstable world. Contact
Niki@headnorthllc.com for
additional information or custom programming and dates available for private
groups. www.headnorthllc.com
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December 6 and 7, Waterbury Center, VT. - SOLO
Wilderness First Aid
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. GMC Headquarters Back 40 Lodge,
Waterbury Center
Sign up early – this course fills fast! This sixteen-hour, hands-on course will
prepare you to deal with medical emergencies in the field. The focus is on the
prevention, recognition, and treatment of backcountry injuries and illnesses.
Wilderness First Aid certification or WFR recertification provided upon
completion. Instructors: SOLO staff. Limit: 30. Fee: $180. Contact GMC for a
list of overnight accommodations.
Register no later than three weeks in advance of the course date.
call/e-mail (802) 244-7037 or
www.greenmountainclub.org and sign up today.
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Dec. 6-7 & Dec. 13-14,
2008, Fairlee, VT. - Wilderness EMT Module
Designed for currently certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Wilderness
Modules are certified by the organizations providing the training. Meets the
guidelines established by the Wilderness Medical Society, SOLO’s Wilderness
Module has been approved by the National Registry of EMT’s for 48 hours of
Nat’l. Registry CEU’s. Course takes place over 2 weekends including Friday
evenings. Fee$450. includes meals, lodging, course for 2 weekends or $360. day
students. Pre-registration required.
Hulbert Outdoor Center is a
non-profit environmental/outdoor education center located minutes off I-91 in
the Upper Connecticut River Valley. For more information or to register contact,
Hulbert Outdoor Center, 2968 Lake Morey Rd, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405,
www.alohafoundation.org/Hulbert
CONTACT PERSON: Deb Williams - (802) 333-3405,
deb_williams@alohafoundation.org
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December 12, 2008, Windjammer Inn, Burlington - Firearms Law
Whether you are a firearms owner yourself, or your clients include hunters,
sport shooters, people keeping guns for home or self-defense, or defendants
charged with criminal firearms offenses, this program will guide you through the
complex intersection of guns with state and federal law. Many Vermont
practitioners are unaware of the critical federal law impact that state criminal
and family court cases can have on their clients’ legal rights of firearms
possession. In this program, Second Amendment attorney Cindy Hill will explain
what a ‘firearm’ is under federal law, including differences in regulation among
many different kinds of guns; the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent
decision confirming that the right to bear arms is indeed a personal right; the
Brady background check process, and what to do if your client wrongfully
receives a Brady denial; how to approach a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives seizure and forfeiture action; and the Vermont state laws
regarding carrying and using firearms.
Attorney Hill is the NRA referral attorney for Vermont and is author of Brady
Denial: You Can Get Your Guns Back (Paladin Press) and The Gun Owner’s Guide to
the Laws of Vermont. She has published numerous articles on firearms law for
organizations such as the Handgun Club of America. She handles dozens of
firearms-related matters each year, including appealing and correcting Brady
denials, fighting BATF forfeitures, and representing individuals charged with
gun crimes in state and federal court. 3.0 MCLE Credits, 12:30 – 1:00
Registration, 1:00 – 4:00 CLE Program, Register Early – Space is Limited -
VT Bar Association,
www.vtbar.org/index.asp
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Dec. 13-21, 2008, Fairlee, VT. - Wilderness First Responder
with SOLO.
Join staff of SOLO, nationally recognized leaders in the field of wilderness
medicine & rescue, for a ten-day intensive wilderness emergency care course.
Learn skills needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings, with a focus on
the extended care often required in wilderness medical emergencies. Practical
simulations and lectures. Excellent course for outdoor enthusiasts or outdoor
trip leaders. Fee: $755. includes meals, lodging and course, day students -
$550. Pre-registration is required.
Hulbert Outdoor Center is a
non-profit environmental/outdoor education center located minutes off I-91 in
the Upper Connecticut River Valley. For more information or to register contact,
Hulbert Outdoor Center, 2968 Lake Morey Rd, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405,
www.alohafoundation.org/Hulbert
CONTACT PERSON: Deb Williams - (802) 333-3405,
deb_williams@alohafoundation.org
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December 20, 2008, Plymouth, VT. - Nature
Awareness Weekend
Event Details: $250 per person Please call or e-mail to schedule Spend time
reconnecting with the Natural World. Learn skills and techniques to practice
wide-angle vision, animal tracking, recognizing animal sign, plant
identification, and bird language. Enjoy cleansing meditation and experience the
power of the Sweat Lodge and let yourself tap into the Natural World around you.
Contact Niki@headnorthllc.com
for additional information or custom programming and dates available for private
groups.
www.headnorthllc.com
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Jan. 10, Fairlee, VT. - Winter Skills Day
A series of in-depth pre-registered workshops the day before WinterFest.
www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert
Skate-a- thon, Sun. Jan. 10, Lake Morey Inn
www.uvtrails.org This event is sponsored
by Hulbert Outdoor Center and Upper Valley Trails Alliance, For more information
on Sunday’s WinterFest activities and events, OR Saturday WINTER SKILLS
pre-registered workshops ,
OR the Lake Morey Skate-a-thon contact
(802)-333-3405 or (802)
333-9075
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January 31- February 2, 2009 - Three-Day AIARE
(American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education) Avalanche Level I
Petra Cliffs Mountaineering School will teach you the basics of avoiding
avalanches including route selection, evaluating avalanche potential and rescue
procedures. This stand alone course is a must for skiers, snowboarders, climbers
& backcountry enthusiasts. The Level 1 Course provides a complete introduction
to the avalanche occurrence, avalanche terrain, decision-making, and rescue. It
is an ideal first course for those new to travel in avalanche terrain and a
great review or upgrade for anyone who has some experience or prior training but
feels they need a skills "tune-up." The Level 1 Course is designed to lead into
the AIARE Level 2 Courses. Participants receive 24 hours of classroom and field
instruction over 3 days, and can expect to cover the following subjects:
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Types of avalanches
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Characteristics of avalanches
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An introduction to how avalanches form and
release
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Identifying avalanche terrain
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Trip planning and preparation
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Travel techniques
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Decision making
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Avalanche rescue
Click here for more information.
Times: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $ 275, includes all technical
equipment
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February 22, 2009 - Intro to Ski
Mountaineering
Learn the fundamentals of safe winter travel over snow and ice on skis! Prepare
yourself for your dream line in the North Cascades, Alaska, the Alps, or the
Chilean Andes. Components of instruction include the use of ice axes & crampons,
rope team management skills, glissading and self-arrest techniques, crevasse
rescue, steep skiing techniques, and snow and ice anchor building. This is the
perfect introduction to everything you need to successfully and safely travel in
the big mountain environment. Cost: $ 165
http://www.petracliffs.com/
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VOGA members can send your Outdoor Education Events to voen@voga.org
Vermont
Outdoor Guide Association
P.O. Box 10
North Ferrisburg, VT. 05473
1 800-425-8747 (802) 425-6211
info@voga.org
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