Last Thursday, GMC was honored and excited to welcome Black ultramarathoner, hiker, author, speaker, and Vermonter Mirna Valerio to the Green Mountain Club’s virtual speaker series. Her session, titled “Awe, Community, & the Outdoors: A Perfect Trifecta,” brought attendees together in honor of our shared love for the outdoors and the power of nature to increase our joy, resiliency, and sense of community. Her […]
GMC Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Do you know someone who loves hiking through the winter? Or, maybe you have a family member planning a Long Trail thru-hike next summer, or another that enjoys day hiking throughout Vermont. Whether you are shopping for the youngest of hikers, or someone who no longer hikes but still feels a connection to the club, […]
What the Green Mountain Club is Thankful For
In a year of challenges, we’d like to take time to reflect on what we as a staff are thankful for. While there is plenty of work to be done, there is also plenty to celebrate. Here’s what we’re giving thanks for this year. Volunteer & Education Coordinator Lorne Currier: I’m thankful for… The many, […]
2020 Field Season Wrap Up
This post was written by Isaac Alexandre-Leach, GMC’s Field Supervisor. Stick a fork in it, the 2020 Field Season is done! Needless to say, this field season was an unusual one, but I’m not going to focus on all the ways this was a challenging year. Ultimately, we were lucky to be working at all, […]
Mountain Names: Remembering their Aboriginal Origins
This article was written by Rich Holschuh and previously appeared in the Fall 2019 Long Trail News. It was previously posted here on October 17, 2019. As Europeans settled on the continent and early pioneers explored, they often gave places new names commemorating the Founding Fathers and other important Americans… [Indigenous people] have viewed such […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 15
- Next Page »
