We received nearly 700 entries in our annual photo contest, perhaps the most ever. It was difficult to narrow it down, but we’ve selected 15 photos here to include in the Hikers’ Choice vote. These photos embody unique or memorable elements of the hiking experience, or struck our eye in a unique way. Please vote […]
State Botanist Bob Popp Retires
This article previously appeared in the Spring 2023 Long Trail News, under the headline “State Botanist Bob Popp, Instrumental in Caretaker Education, Retires.” It was written by Hailey Lynch, GMC’s Group Outreach and Field Coordinator through Vermont Housing and Conservation Board AmeriCorps. Generations of Green Mountain Club backcountry caretakers know that spiky Bigelow’s Sedge isn’t […]
Winter Hiking FAQs
Winter hiking can be glorious, but intimidating to get started. Below, we answer your frequently asked questions about winter hiking. What’s so great about hiking in the winter anyway? Hikers choose to hike in winter for many reasons, whether it’s fewer people on the trails, the different views and experiences from summer and fall, no […]
Conservation Partners Secure Further Protection of the Long Trail and Surrounding Corridor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2022 Media Contacts: Mollie Flanigan, [email protected], 802-241-8217 Rebecca Bullis, [email protected], 908-329-0321 Gannon Osborn, [email protected], 802-622-4410 Conservation Partners Secure Further Protection of the Long Trail and Surrounding Corridor 13 acres and 100 feet of Long Trail permanently protected WATERBURY, VT – The Green Mountain Club (GMC), Trust for Public Land (TPL) […]
You Raised $46K for Long Trail Day 2022 (& had a Blast Celebrating it!)
Trail users from all over the country celebrated the Long Trail this year, along with the success of raising more than $46,000 for its long-term care and protection, on September 10. The celebration, Long Trail Day, concluded a months-long fundraising effort led by community members. Participants not only enjoyed hikes and trail magic around the […]
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