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Happy Earth Day: GMC’s Approach to Climate Change and Sustainability

April 22, 2021 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

While Earth Day, celebrated every year since 1970 on April 22, is a time to reflect on our gratitude for the wild spaces around us, at its core is the […]

Filed Under: Stewardship, Sustainability Tagged With: climate, earth day, sustainability

110 Years of Women’s History on the Long Trail

March 8, 2021 by Chloe Miller 2 Comments

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March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., which has been recognized by presidential proclamation since 1987, and here at the Green Mountain Club, we want to spend the month […]

Filed Under: History, News, People

Undercast Obsession: How to Get a View Above the Clouds

February 4, 2021 by Chloe Miller 2 Comments

Hiker in red jacket stands on a rock outcropping above an undercast cloud layer

Thanks to Stephanie Graudons and Ted Letcher of Great Range Frames for their expertise and photos in this article. Stephanie has an “undercast obsession,” and Ted, an atmospheric research scientist, […]

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Creating Winter Wonderscapes with Artist and Caretaker Kati Christoffel

December 17, 2020 by Chloe Miller 1 Comment

Last week, watercolor artist and longtime GMC caretaker, Kati Christoffel, led eager participants through another wonderful painting workshop. This time, we transitioned into the winter season with a delightful snowy […]

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Thru-Hiking with a Dog: Blue Blazin’ Bug

October 17, 2025

Boston terriers probably aren't the breed that leaps to mind when you think "long-distance hike." With their cockeyed gaze, snubby snouts, stubby tails, and tendency to snort when they breathe, they bear a stronger resemblance to potbellied pigs than wolves. But appearances to the contrary, … 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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