This post was written by Lettie Stratton and appeared in the Fall 2021 edition of the Long Trail News under the headline “Green Mountain Home.” Lettie is a writer and founder of Wild Wanderer, an online community for LGBTQ+ outdoors enthusiasts. Lettie reflects on returning to Vermont after several years away. During the height of the […]
How to Start Hiking as an LGBTQ+ Person
This post was written by Lettie Stratton, founder of Wild Wanderer, an online community promoting outdoor activity (including hiking, biking, gear reviews, and more) for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Follow the adventures on Instagram. I grew up hiking, backpacking, and camping in Vermont. The outdoors has always been a big part of my life, […]
A Day in the Life of a Long Trail Thru-Hiker
This article appeared in the Summer 2021 Long Trail News under the headline “A Day in the Life of a Long Trail Thru Hiker.” It was written by Thalita Ribeiro. Whether folks had more time on their hands or simply sought the solace of nature, the Long Trail saw a lot more use during the […]
No Trail Name, No Problem
This article previously appeared in the Summer 2021 Long Trail News under the title “No Trail Name, No Problem: Thru-Hiking 50 Years Ago.” It is written by avid hiker and Vermont resident, Tom McKone. Without a Trail Name “If he didn’t have a trail name, he didn’t hike the trail.” That conclusion made me laugh. […]
A Transgender Thru-Hiker’s Reflections
This article was written by Aubri Drake. It previously appeared in the Spring 2021 Long Trail News under the title “We Can All Belong: A Transgender Thru-Hiker’s Reflections on the Long Trail.” In August 2018, I set out to hike the Long Trail with my friend Beth, who I met on the Appalachian Trail in […]
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