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A Winter GMC Section Outing

February 15, 2018 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

A Winter GMC Section Outing

Green Mountain Club Sections are regional chapters of the club that get together for trail maintenance, hiking, and other fun things.  This week, Burlington section member Robynn Albert shares a story of a recent hike that she led in the Adirondacks to Gothics and Pyramid Peak. This will no doubt be one of, if not […]

Filed Under: Hiking

One Trail Maintainer’s Wind Storm Cleanup

December 21, 2017 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

One Trail Maintainer’s Wind Storm Cleanup

This post was written by Bill Caulway, GMC Worcester Section member. In late October 2017, a storm rumbled through Vermont with strong winds and rain, causing power outages, erosion damage, and downed trees.  The trail needed to be assessed for damage in addition to its general end-of-season maintenance.  My GMC Section asked for a volunteer so […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Volunteers

Vermont College Students’ Guide to Fall Hiking

October 4, 2017 by Guest Author 1 Comment

Vermont College Students’ Guide to Fall Hiking

Calling all college students!  Whether you are new to Vermont or new to hiking, check out these recommendations for great fall hikes near your campus from Krista Karlson.  Do you have a different favorite?  Let us know in the comments! Hikes Near Vermont Colleges Bennington College Castleton University Champlain College College of St. Joseph Community College […]

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My 40-Year Section Hike

August 17, 2017 by Guest Author 2 Comments

My 40-Year Section Hike

This post was written by GMC Member John Predom and previously appeared on his blog. An Adventure for a Lifetime 40 years ago I was introduced to the Long Trail. The specific year I started hiking the trail is lost in my mind (maybe it was either 1971 or 1973?). What is clear is who I […]

Filed Under: Hiking, People

The Northern Hardwood Forest

March 23, 2017 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

The Northern Hardwood Forest

This article previously appeared in the Spring 2016 Long Trail News. The northern hardwood forest is the common forest type below 2,500 feet in Vermont’s Green Mountains. Yellow birch, sugar maple, American beech, eastern hemlock and white pine dominate, shading hobblebush, several species of ferns, shining clubmoss, and many species of fungi. Ephemeral spring wild […]

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Long Trail End-to-End Hike Planning

Long Trail End-to-End Hike Planning

April 19, 2018

Have you dreamed of hiking the 272-mile Long Trail?  Whether you want to thru hike it in one go (taking an average of 20-30 days) or hike it in sections (finishing it in one year or a lifetime), you're still what we call an "End-to-Ender" when you're done.  Over 5,000 hikers have registered their … 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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