This fall, the Green Mountain Club rebuilt Tucker Johnson Shelter. Tucker Johnson Shelter is located just north of Maine Junction on the Long Trail and is actually the third Long Trail shelter in the area. The first shelter was Tucker Lodge which was built by the Long Trail Patrol in 1938 and named after Fred […]
Wool Knickers and White Blazes: Part II
Don’t miss Part I of this series, A 1917 Inspired End-to End Long Trail Hike. This week, we share Mike’s gear list. This article previously appeared in the Fall 2017 Long Trail News. A 1917 Gear List for the 21st Century Clothing: Wool knickers Knee-length wool socks Sock liners Wool undergarments Leather hat Rubberized poncho Wool hat Wool […]
Wool Knickers and White Blazes: Part I
This article previously appeared in the Fall 2017 Long Trail News. A 1917 Inspired End-to End Long Trail Hike Okay, admit it. At some point, you’ve wondered what it was like to hike the Long Trail back in the early days. You know, wearing wool knickers, carrying a pack basket, and drinking water straight from […]
Remembering Dave Hardy
Dear Green Mountain Club Friends, It is with great sorrow that I share the news of the loss of our friend and coworker Dave Hardy. Dave passed away peacefully yesterday morning, surrounded by family and friends, after a year-long battle with cancer. Dave grew up hiking with his family, so the trail was in his […]
Bolton Lodge Restoration
In 1928, members of the Burlington Section set out to build a new shelter near Joiner Brook in Bolton to replace the deteriorating Dunsmore Lodge. What they constructed was probably the best and most inviting camp built on the freshly minted Long Trail System – Bolton Lodge. The lodge was designed after the cottages of […]
