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Submit Your Best Nature Poetry

December 13, 2021 by GMC Staff 4 Comments

Winter views to inspire your nature poems.

Nature Poetry Contest From Mary Oliver to Robert Frost, poets throughout time have been inspired by the outdoors. We already know this is a creative and inspired community, so we’re inviting you to share your work for a chance at prizes and to be featured in GMC’s print and online platforms. National Outdoor Book Award-winning […]

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Dupuis Hill: A Case Study in Maintaining Appalachian Trail Open Areas Views

December 9, 2021 by GMC Staff 9 Comments

dupuis hill southwest view before mowing 2021

What makes a National Scenic Trail scenic? What is the significance of one scenic vista? How much time and money should be put into maintaining one view? These were some of the questions debated by US Forest Service (USFS), Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and Green Mountain Club (GMC) staff as we stood on the Appalachian […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Stewardship

Indigenous Leaders to Follow for Native American Heritage Month

November 25, 2021 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

Resources from Indigenous leaders

This month is Native American Heritage Month. We’re honoring indigenous communities, who have historically stewarded the lands we cherish. In Vermont, we recognize the Abenaki people’s role in caring for the mountains we love. To honor the contributions of these communities, we’re sharing the indigenous leaders, native influencers, and resources we enjoy learning from. Let […]

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A Closer Look: How Your Support Updated Cooley Glen, Emily Proctor, & Boyce Sites

October 29, 2021 by GMC Staff 3 Comments

Emily Proctor renovation during 2021 trail season

I cannot understate how big this year was for trail projects. After putting most projects on hold due to COVID-19 last year, we ran three professional crews who worked week in and out to complete a massive amount of work. It was an incredible example of the work made possible by our partners, our volunteers, […]

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Summer Airlift of 18 Tons of Material Transformed into New Privies, Shelters

October 27, 2021 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

Pick up from Stratton Sun Bowl to airlift to construction site.

This post was written by Keegan Tierney, GMC director of field programs. It appeared in the Fall 2021 edition of the Long Trail News under the headline “GMC Teams with Maine Helicopters to Airlift 18 Tons of Material.” If you were on the Long Trail between Massachusetts and Stratton Pond in late July, you may […]

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Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Vermont’s Hiking Season 

May 26, 2022

CONTACT: Chloe Miller, Communications Manager, [email protected], (802) 241-8324  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 26, 2022  Vermont – The holiday weekend signals the end of spring mud season and the start of summer hiking. Trails around the state are now open, and the warming weather … Read more

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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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