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Your Vermont Eclipse Forecast is Here

April 5, 2024 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

  Sunny skies, in Vermont, in April?? It’s a bit unexpected, based on historical data, but by all accounts it looks like it’s happening just in time for the Monday, […]

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Backcountry Construction Boom Wraps in 2023

January 8, 2024 by Chloe Miller 1 Comment

This year marks the completion of a three-year backcountry construction boom at the Green Mountain Club. Paid crews and volunteers finished five new shelters, more than in any year since […]

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Volunteers Kick off 2024 with First Day Hikes

January 4, 2024 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

hikers gather in front of a wooden shelter

  Happy New Year! Whether you are setting new goals or just want to keep doing what you’re doing, perhaps getting outside is on your 2024 bingo card. Several GMC […]

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Artists of the Long Trail

December 2, 2023 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

collage of art from artists featured in this piece

From climbs that take your breath away to the iconic silhouette of Camel’s Hump, the Long Trail inspires artists as well as hikers — and has done so for more […]

Filed Under: Hiker Voices, People

Trail Angels Foster Community and Connection

November 8, 2023 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

This article previously appeared in the Fall 2023 Long Trail News. It was written by Chloe Miller, GMC’s Communications Manager and Long Trail News Editor. Midafternoon, Monday, July 10. Several […]

Filed Under: Hiker Voices, Hiking, People, Trail

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Summer Hiking Bingo

May 31, 2025

GMC wants to help you make the most of your summer with Summer Hiking Bingo! These challenges are designed to help you get outside, learn new hiking skills, and connect with the hiking community. Download and print your own or stop in at GMC's Visitor Center to pick up your bingo board. When you're … Read more

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Mission

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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