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Slackpacking Vermont
Destination: Rutland, VT
| Activities: Hiking and Slackpacking
Vermont’s mountains aren’t called the Green Mountains for nothing! This section of the Appalachian Trail is characterized by dense and verdant forests, offering great autumn foliage and a chance to get away from the crowds. In Vermont, the AT also coincides with the Long Trail beginning at the Massachusetts border, just north of Mount Greylock. The two trails share a footpath for 100 miles through southern Vermont, crossing notable peaks such as Stratton and Bromley. Killington Mountain in central Vermont marks the first time the AT reaches an elevation of 4,000 feet since Tennessee. We'll cover a little over sixty miles, returning at the end of the day to our lodging in the small ski town of Killington, VT. You'll hike significant mileage on this trip - between 10-15 miles each day, which does require being in excellent physical condition. Maximum group size: 12
Highlights
- Hiking both the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail in Vermont
- Backpacking through beautiful and historic Vermont in fabulous autumn weather
- Summitting Killington where the state was christened 'Verd-Mont' in 1763
- Hiking the Clarenton Gorge, swimming in a high mountain lake, enjoying spectacular vistas
- Returning to a comfortable bed and hot shower at the end of every day
- Earning your trail name and learning the lore of the Appalachian Trail
- Carrying only what you need for the day on your back
Departures and Prices
| September 11 to September 17, 2022 |
| $2395.00 - Available |
| Book Now |
Inclusions
- 2-3 experienced AGC guides based on group size
- Six nights lodging
- All meals from dinner on Sunday through breakfast the following Saturday
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Daily shuttles back and forth to the trailhead
What's not included: Airfare/travel to/from Rutland, VT (RUD), alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities, and travel insurance.
Trip Documents
Trip Intro
This trip involves hiking from 10 to 15 miles a day (see the itinerary for daily mileage) with significant elevation changes and footing that is rocky and uneven at times. It requires being in very good physical condition. While you can always choose to stay in town for the day, there are no options for shortening the daily hikes. This trip is rated 4. Prior to beginning the trip, participants should be engaged in aerobic conditioning for at least 40-50 minutes 4-5 times a week. Additional endurance exercise (e.g. going for a 2 hour hike once a week) and/or strength training is usually required. Rating: 1 2 3 [4] 5.
This is a hiking trip on the Vermont section of the legendary Appalachian Trail. The AT runs along the same path in this particular section as the Vermont Long Trail - the first long distance hiking trail in the US. You will be hiking in the mountains with constant elevation gain and loss on a trail that is rocky and steep. We're staying in the ski resort town of Killington, Vt.
We will be spending 6 nights at a large vacation home in the resort ski village of Killington, VT. Our beautiful home for the week is a large, 2 story, vacation rental home that sleeps up to 16 guests. It has 10 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, good gathering space, a spacious kitchen, WiFi, linens, hot tub, washer and dryer and many other amenities.
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
Mileage: 12.1. Biggest overall elevation gain: 1,900 feet (B,L,D)
Mileage: 11.4. Biggest overall elevation loss: 3,048 feet (B, L, D)
Mileage: 14.8. Biggest overall elevation gain: about 1,500 feet. Biggest overall elevation loss: 750 feet (B, L, D)
Mileage: 12.1. Biggest overall elevation gain: 1,877 feet (B, L, D)
Mileage: 10.4. Biggest overall elevation gain: 600 feet (B, L, D)
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- Where do we eat?
The guides will be cooking breakfasts and most dinners at the lodging. You'll go out for the last dinner where you can order off the menu; other nights you'll relax in the lodging and have dinner there. For lunches, before you leave in the morning the guides will put out lunch 'fixings' and you'll take a packed lunch. -
What dietary preferences or restrictions can you accommodate on this trip?
We can accommodate vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-intolerant although we can not guarantee a completely gluten-free diet, if we know well in advance. If you’re severely allergic or if you have other significant dietary restrictions, please call the office before you register. If you’re vegan, you may want to bring some additional protein bars. -
I will be coming by myself. Do I need to pay a single supplement?
You only need to pay a single supplement if you want to guarantee you have your own room. Otherwise we'll randomly pair you up with someone else.
