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Celebrate Around the State: Join the Long Trail Day 2025 Hike-a-Thon

September 4, 2025 by Lily LaRegina Leave a Comment

Join us for Long Trail Day, a community fundraiser and celebration of the Long Trail System, on Saturday, September 20. It’s not too late to join the fun! Register now […]

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Camel’s Hump: Hiker Reflections on Their Backyard Mountain

June 26, 2025 by Lily LaRegina 1 Comment

Rising from the spine of the Green Mountains, Camel’s Hump is home to scenic views, a wilderness feel with its undeveloped summit, and choose-you-own-adventure hiking options. The mountain’s proximity to […]

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Bingo! Play Along with GMC for Mud Season

March 28, 2025 by Lily LaRegina 1 Comment

Was the latest snowstorm on your bingo card for mud season? Well, it was on ours. Check off boxes as you rack up your mud season experiences and try new […]

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Things to Do: Winter Community Events

February 12, 2025 by Lily LaRegina Leave a Comment

Winter is often characterized as a slow season, but there is still plenty to do! In addition to classic outdoor activities like winter hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing, there are lots […]

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Hiking Ins and Outs: 2025 on the Long Trail

January 9, 2025 by Lily LaRegina Leave a Comment

The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on what practices and mentalities we’re leaving behind in the old year, and what timeless advice and new […]

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New Historical Marker Honors the Long Trail Lodge 

September 11, 2025

The Killington Section is hosting an unveiling ceremony for the new historical marker for the Long Trail Lodge on Saturday, September 27 at 4 p.m. Section President Herb Ogden, Historian David Wright, and Executive Director Mike DeBonis will all speak about the significance of this historical site. … 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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