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Reflections from an AmeriCorps Volunteer

March 11, 2021 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Anthony Erwin monitors boundary lines in wetland area for AmeriCorps service term.

This article about the AmeriCorps stewardship assistant position first appeared in the Winter 2020 Long Trail News under the headline “Reflections from the Field: Bushwhacking the Long Trail Corridor” and […]

Filed Under: News, Stewardship, Volunteers

The First Women Thru-Hikers of the Long Trail: The Three Musketeers

March 4, 2021 by Guest Author 5 Comments

This article about the first women thru-hikers of the Long Trail first appeared in the Fall 2008 Long Trail News under the headline “Without Male Escort or Arms: The Three […]

Filed Under: Hiking, History, People

Purpose & Perspective at Wheeler Pond

February 2, 2021 by Guest Author 1 Comment

Fog rises out of the mountains surrounding Wheeler Pond.

GMC members Terry Lovelette and Sherry King are avid hikers and have thru-hiked the Long Trail. Last fall, the two visited the Hadsel-Mares Camp to celebrate Terry’s 62nd birthday. Inspired […]

Filed Under: Hiking, News

Winter Hiking Safety Tips From a VT Search and Rescue Coordinator

January 21, 2021 by Guest Author 1 Comment

hikers traverse snowy summit with blue sky in background

This article was written by Neil van Dyke and previously appeared in the Winter 2020 Long Trail News under the headline “Winter Hiking Safety.” There are few times more beautiful […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking Tagged With: hiking, safety, winter

Rock Hopper on the Long Trail: 273 miles and 101 Stories to Canada

December 10, 2020 by Guest Author 2 Comments

This article was written by Tom Kidder and previously appeared in the Spring 2020 Long Trail News. In 2016 my grandson Cyrus and I started section hiking the Long Trail. […]

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31 Beautiful Vermont Fall Foliage Hikes

October 9, 2025

Whenever entering the backcountry, safety is paramount. Before setting out, let someone know where you’re going, what trails you are hiking, and when you’ll return. Get started with our HikeSafe information. Weather: Be sure to check the weather and daylight hours ahead of your trip. In most … 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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