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Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Adventurer

November 18, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 1 Comment

Search GMC gift ideas at our Visitor Center or through our online store.

Holidays are fast-approaching, leaving limited time to shop, wrap, and set gifts under the tree, with the Menorah, or inside the shoes. Luckily for you, we’ve considered all your outdoorsy family members and friends. Check out these gift ideas from GMC and our partners, and click away for seamless shopping. You can also shop locally […]

Filed Under: News

Storyteller Derick Lugo to Thru-Hike the Long Trail

September 9, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 3 Comments

Derick Lugo collaborates with GMC for Long Trail thru-hike.

Representing the nation’s oldest, long-distance hiking trail is no easy task. Our staff and volunteers do it regularly, balancing trail history, hiking advice, and Leave No Trace ethics while guiding new and veteran hikers alike. But what does it take to represent the Long Trail and the folks who manage it while hiking Vermont’s iconic […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Hiking Tagged With: Derick Lugo

5 Tips for Avoiding Backcountry Emergencies

August 26, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 1 Comment

Avoid weather emergencies, like this storm clearing on Mt. Mansfield

Outdoor activities are usually enjoyable, but of course they can be dangerous. Bad weather, iffy terrain, underlying health issues, and unpreparedness can all transform a great hike into a nightmare. Here are some preventative measures to avoid backcountry emergencies. Every hiker is responsible for themselves in the backcountry. Familiarize yourself with and commit to the […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking

Alpine ID: 15 Plants to Find above Treeline

August 5, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 1 Comment

Botanists Bob Popp spots firs and spruce plants in the alpine.

State botanist Bob Popp kneels beside a flat rock, just in front of the Mt. Mansfield Visitor Center. He points out mountain cranberry and bluets to a dozen GMC staff — 11 of whom are recently hired seasonal caretakers. The mountain cranberry and bluets are alpine plants, rare and fragile species that grow above treeline. […]

Filed Under: Education, From the Field, Hiking

Everything You Need to Know about Bear Safety

July 15, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 3 Comments

Do leave enough space when storing your food for the night.

In Vermont, we share wild spaces with black bears. The estimated 4,500 to 6,000 black bears living in Vermont are concentrated in the spine of the Green Mountains, and their habitat overlaps with the Long Trail and other trail systems. Black bears are typically skittish — unlike their grizzly cousins — which makes it unlikely […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking

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The When, Where, Why, and How of Vermont’s Bugs

June 29, 2022

Summer is a hot time of year for Vermont's critters, especially the creepy, crawly kinds. And while bugs are great — they pollinate vegetation; decompose dead plants and animals; and fuel the food chain — they can also threaten human health and wellbeing. Here's what you need to know to protect … Read more

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The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. Established in 1910 to build this trail stretching the length of Vermont, the club now also maintains the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and trails in the Northeast Kingdom in its mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." Read more...

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