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Spring is here! Can you find it?

April 26, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 1 Comment

Spring Peeper calls are a telltale of spring because they're looking for mates.

Spring officially started March 20, but warming weather ushers in the real telltale signs of spring. Flowers are blooming and trees are budding. Birds are migrating back to Vermont to […]

Filed Under: Education, From the Field, News

Leave No Trace Activity Sheet

April 19, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 2 Comments

Tentsite at Willoughby State Forest.

“Leave No Trace” means protecting wild areas from negative human impacts. There are seven Leave No Trace (LNT) principles that help us to protect natural areas. Check out these LNT […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking, Stewardship

Feminine Hygiene while Backpacking

March 29, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 3 Comments

women's backpacking and hygiene

Your health and hygiene in the backcountry may require extra attention if you menstruate. But with preparation and practice, you can build up your outdoor routine with confidence. Whether you’re […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking, News

How to Enjoy the Last of Winter Hiking Season

March 18, 2021 by Angie Hilsman Leave a Comment

sun shines on mountain ridgeline

Temperatures are warming up and spring starts next week, signaling the end of winter and an upcoming mud season as snowmelt and rainfall flood trails. But Vermont’s seasons can be […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking, News

An Outdoor Visit to Vermont’s Black History

February 25, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 1 Comment

Skiing trails at Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, are encompassed by Vermont's Black history

Did you know that Vermont was the first state to ban slavery, doing so in its 1777 Constitution? Despite being an early advocate of abolition, it’s not inconceivable that this […]

Filed Under: Education, Events, Hiking, History, News

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Big News for Strategic Conservation of the Long Trail System

May 1, 2025

This article appears in the 2025 Spring Long Trail News and was written by GMC Director of Conservation Mollie Flanigan. In previous editions I've described the process of developing the Green Mountain Club Strategic Conservation Plan that outlines our road map to permanently protecting the Long … 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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Planning a Long Trail section or thru-hike?

Find advice and tips for your upcoming hike at our free upcoming End-to-Ender Panel. Hear from experienced recent End-to-Enders and ask questions about gear, food, planning and more at the in-person panel at club headquarters on May 10.

Saturday, May 10 – End-to-Ender Panel and Long Trail Guide Book Launch from 10 a.m.-12p.m. at GMC HQ in Waterbury Center

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