This article was written by Rob Rives, former GMC education & volunteer coordinator, and previously appeared in the Summer 2019 Long Trail News. Early this year a popular hiking and running footwear manufacturer produced a short video describing the struggles that three of their sponsored athletes have with mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, […]
Hiking with Autism: One Parent’s Journey
This article was written by Scott Finn, president of Vermont Public Radio, and previously appeared in the Summer 2019 Long Trail News. One of the best parts of being a parent is sharing interests with your kid. For example, my “typical” 16-year-old daughter has introduced me to some gripping fiction podcasts, and I’ve shown her […]
Trail Runs on the Long Trail
This article was written by Rob Rives, former GMC Education & Volunteer Coordinator. In 1876, Walt Whitman opened his short poem, “The Runner,” with this simple phrase: “On a flat road runs the well-train’d runner….” Obviously, much has changed since 1876. Many millions of “well-train’d runners” have chosen trails and mountains over roads as their […]
MUT Season: Running in the Green Mountains
This article was written by Rob Rives, former GMC Education & Volunteer Coordinator, and previously appeared in the Summer 2018 Long Trail News. Light and fast. Alpine style. Do more with less. Freedom, buoyancy, and immersion in surroundings. These ideas are inspiring an emerging generation of mountain enthusiasts all over the globe. Trading large backpacks […]
Pride Hikes in Vermont
This article was written by Becky Swem. Bio below. It all started at a Pride Center of Vermont LGBTQ Family Dinner in February 2018. From the other end of the table, then Transgender Program Coordinator Sunshine Julio Orta looked over at me and stated, “You hike a lot.” Yes. “What do you think about leading […]
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