Are you a Vermont hiker that has never hiked one of the state’s beautiful 4,000’ mountains? Or, are you not a hiker yet because the mountains seem intimidating and you don’t know where to start? Whether you want to hike in northern or southern Vermont, we have the hiking plan for you – try our […]
Fall Hiking Safety
“And all at once summer collapsed into fall…” Oscar Wilde Summer felt as if it would go on forever this year, but alas, fall may finally be here. The days are definitely shorter, and the temps are starting to drop. Before we know it, the mountains will be full of snow and ice. With the […]
The Mountains Are Calling
“The mountains are calling and I must go” was written by John Muir in 1873 and is still applicable to this day. After winter, the weather starts to warm and the lure of the mountains is strong, but mud season forces us to wait even longer. The time has come when we can finally answer the […]
Holiday Specials on GMC Gear
Check out the savings on these bundled Green Mountain Club holiday packages! We want you out on the trail exploring and learning so we hope some of these packages provide the inspiration needed to do so. Click on the photos to be taken to each package in our store, or view the whole store. Allow this […]
Glacial Pothole: A Hidden Gem on Burnt Rock Mountain
This article previously appeared in the Fall 2016 Long Trail News. Many factors shaped the mountains of Vermont over millions of years. It is hard to believe that they may have been at least twice as tall as they are now. Moving tectonic plates, weather and, most recently, glaciers helped form the mountains we see […]
