meet your guide
Discover the Beauty of Vermont Wilderness with a Local Wilderness Expert
Mr. Kirby Olson is a native of Arlington, Vermont. The town of Arlington is nestled between the Green Mountain Range (The spine of Vermont) to the East and the Taconic Range to the West. Arlington is a small town of approximately 2100 full time residents and in 1777 was the Capital of the Republic of Vermont. Arlington is well known for its rugged mountain ranges, two Red Covered Bridges and the home of artist Norman Rockwell who resided in West Arlington from 1939 to 1953. The town of Bennington lies South and has a rich history related to the War of Independence (see: The Green Mountain Boys) and to the North, Manchester, a vibrant town of old hotel’s, restaurants, and shopping.
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Kirby, coming from a large blended family of seven, spent many years exploring the GreenMountain National Forest (GMNF) and Taconic Range southern regions. As an avid deer hunter,“The Greens” are his passion. Recently completing his second retirement, US Army First Sergeant(Retired, 2007) 21 years and 17.5 years (Retired, 2024) in Civil Service as a Equal EmploymentOpportunity Counselor, Federal Mediator, Facilitator and Trainer, Kirby felt it was time to get backto his roots. His experience and knowledge of the Greens offers a unique perspective for peoplewho just want to get away to hear nature, see nature, and unplug for a day.
Expertise
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Outdoorsman skills relevant to the 52 years of experience in hiking, scouting, and hunting, the GMNF (Lye Brook Wilderness/Somerset GMNF, VT), 1972 to Present
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CPR and First Aid course, West Palm, FL, May 2024
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First Sergeant Course, (Supervisor Course) Fort Bliss, TX, 2002
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Bachelor of Arts, Human Services, minor Psychology, Hawaii Pacific University, GPA 4.0, HI, 2002
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Advanced Management and Administration Course, Fort Jackson, SC, 1998
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Basic Management and Administration Course, Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN, 1993
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ArmyAdministrative Training, Fort Jackson, SC, 1987
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Cavalry Scout Training, Camp Johnson, VT, 1986
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Basic Training and Tanker School, Fort Knox, KY, 1984
Certifications
- State of Vermont Certification
- CPR Certification​
