What’s that String? If you’ve hiked Camel’s Hump, Mount Mansfield or Mount Abraham, you’ve seen low-lying white string delineating trails above treeline. Yes, it helps hikers find their way on exposed bedrock. But more importantly, it protects the fragile plants that grow only on the approximately 200 acres of Vermont’s alpine zones. These plants survive […]
What to Know about the ATC’s Food Storage Policy
You may have heard about the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s policy on food storage, which now advocates for the use of bear-resistant storage containers along the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. What does the policy mean? The Long Trail, which runs concurrent with the A.T. for ~100 miles in Southern VT, traverses black bear habitat. […]
How to Get Started Backpacking
Interested in backpacking (or inspired by this year’s 481 End-to-Enders)? Getting started can be intimidating but once you get going, it’ll quickly become second nature. Here’s what you need to know about backpacking as you get started. Have questions? Email our experts or stop by the Marvin B. Gameroff Hiker Information Center in Waterbury. Clothes […]
What You Missed at GMC’s 2022 Annual Meeting
The Green Mountain Club held its 112th Annual Meeting in person this year at its Waterbury headquarters, a happy reunion after following heightened COVID precautions through 2020 and 2021. Staff, board members, and volunteers shared the year’s accomplishments, awarded star volunteers, and led guided outings around the area. Thank you to all those who participated. […]
Everything to Know About Hiking with Kids
Hiking with kids is intimidating. There are more needs to anticipate and plan for. You will carry more. There’s new gear to navigate. We get it. Keep reading to get the whole family outside and hiking. How to Start Hiking How to hike with kiddos depends greatly on their age and abilities. Infants can generally […]
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