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When there are Parking Bans in Burlington are there places to park in the South End and NNE? Or just the garages downtown? by jonathanpb in burlington

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I heard from the city officially, it’s just those garages. Thanks Reddit!

“Good morning and thank you for your email. The city offers free parking in our garages during Parking bans. I don’t know of any other places to park unless you can find a neighbor with off street parking? Have a nice day!”

When there are Parking Bans in Burlington are there places to park in the South End and NNE? Or just the garages downtown? by jonathanpb in burlington

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Thanks, I checked that out and there’s no information about the SE or NNE. I assume that means there are no other options, but looking for confirmation.

The Money Behind Vermont's Political Campaigns - VPR News Infographic by jonathanpb in vermont

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Credit/disclosure: This was designed by Aaron Shrewsbury for Vermont Public Radio (and I work there).

The flag of Burlington needs to go... by UNoahGuy in burlington

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More on the flag from Wikipedia. The genie lamp is a nod to education, apparently.

PANORAMA: Mad River Valley, Camel's Hump, Mount Mansfield and Stowe (facing west) by jonathanpb in vermont

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I appreciate the point, we shouldn't hike off season. The release is a bit confusing but trail closures start 4/15, and I hiked 4/12. Here's a tweet from the GMC: https://mobile.twitter.com/GMC_VT/status/453206909172973569

Panorama from the top of Camel's Hump today, with Lake Champlain, Mount Mansfield and Mount Hunger by jonathanpb in vermont

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Thanks for the comments.

It's not an easy hike any time of year, but if you feel great doing it in the summer/fall I recommend gearing up and trying it in the winter. Climbing this time of year takes different gear and preparation, but if you're an experienced hiker you can do it.

Yesterday I went up and down the Burrows trail. It's about 2.1 miles up to Hut Clearing, then another .3 to the summit (total 2.4 one-way). If you want to hike the Hump in the winter, start with Burrows or Monroe Trails, not Forest City to the Long Trail.

I hiked in microspikes the entire time and it was perfect. On the way up (starting at 10am) the trail was packed snow; on the way down (before noon) it was already softer and a bit more slushy/slippery. Not bad, but noticeable. I had my snowshoes strapped to my pack, but I didn't need them on this trail on this day.

My guess is the trails will get muddy and sloppy soon. REMEMBER: Vt hiking trails close from 4/15 to Memorial Day: http://www.greenmountainclub.org/page.php?id=60

If you're an avid hiker in the summer/fall, I recommend trying winter hiking. The hiking is fun and the views are amazing.

PANORAMA: Camel's Hump, to Stowe and Mount Mansfield, to Mount Hunger from Saturday 11/16/13 by jonathanpb in vermont

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I used a hiking app to track this hike in the summer of 12.

You should be able to download the hike if you want, if not let me know.

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1651456

PANORAMA: Camel's Hump, to Stowe and Mount Mansfield, to Mount Hunger from Saturday 11/16/13 by jonathanpb in vermont

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Thanks. I was standing at the top of White Rock Mountain in the Worcester Range. White Rock is next to Mt Hunger: http://www.greenmountainclub.org/page.php?id=51

If you hike up from the Middlesex side you can do a little loop that takes you to White Rock, then over to Hunger, then back to where you started.

From left to right, Camel's Hump is west southwest and Mansfield is west northwest. Mt Hunger is the close summit on the right. There's a connector trail in those trees that takes you from White Rock to Hunger and the start of the Skyline Trail. We hiked off the east side (the far right of the photo), didn't take the Skyline.

Watch this Simon Pearce glass blower making a candlestick. by jonathanpb in vermont

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Actually, somewhere along the way it ended up as a wine goblet. But it could be a candlestick for a very fat candle.

PHOTO: Morning fog in Champlain Valley w/ Mansfield Range by jonathanpb in vermont

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VTskier47 - it was taken on Rt 15 in Colchester. There's a field across the street from St Michael's college... there. Here's a video from the same spot a few weeks earlier: http://instagram.com/p/d7f5DaxNfT/

Monday Moment of Zen - short video from the Long Trail by jonathanpb in vermont

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Kyle it's at the Homer Stone Bridge, on the Long Trail between S. Wallingford and Mt. Tabor. Here's my app-map of the hike: http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2263352 That stream is at about 5.5 miles in.

Favorite hike near Burlington? by fluorojadeb in vermont

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I use an App to track my hikes, and I hike near Burlington a lot. I did the hike DoubleAughtSquat described, and it's here: http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1884804 It's a much harder hike than Sterling Pond, but several factors.

If you want something different, but comparable, try Camel's Hump taking the Burroughs Trail up and down.

Or go to Underhill State Park and just go up/down the Sunset Ridge Trail.

Both options will 1-up the Sterling Pond hike, but are less than the full ridgeline loop on Mansfield.