Wood is a sustainable resource that we use to build puncheon (boardwalk), shelters, privies (outhouses), and bridges. These structures make it possible for hikers to use and enjoy the 272-mile Long Trail. Eventually though, the wood components rot, and our trail and construction crews need to perform maintenance before it becomes problematic or hazardous. Thankfully, […]
Vote for a Photo Contest Winner: Hikers’ Choice
We received so many great submissions for our annual photo contest. Now we need your help picking a winning photo for one last category: Hikers’ Choice. Take a look at all the photos below, and use the link to vote for your favorite by Wednesday, August 25. The winning photo will be featured on the […]
No Place for Hatred on the Trail: A Statement from GMC
Below is a statement from the GMC’s executive director Mike DeBonis regarding a recent instance of hateful vandalism on trails within the network that we manage. This was not the first instance of hatred or discrimination seen on the trails here in Vermont, and it likely won’t be the last. Just last week, GMC field […]
GMC Visitor Center Staff: Meet the 2021 Hiking Information Specialists
We here at the Green Mountain Club are so pleased to be able to reopen our Visitor Center to the public this summer. Stop by Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays at our headquarters on Route 100 in Waterbury Center to review and buy guidebooks and maps, learn about the history of the Long Trail, and […]
What a Day Looks Like for GMC Caretakers
This article previously appeared in the Spring 2021 Long Trail News under the title “Day in the Life of a GMC Caretaker.” As many more people than usual took up hiking last summer, the Green Mountain Club had to manage their impacts while making them feel welcome. Fortunately our caretakers can tap more than 50 […]
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