In the past year, much attention has been paid to the role of outdoor recreation in the social, economic, and environmental health of our society. In Vermont, there seems to be a wave of interest around the potential of organized outdoor recreation as a community development tool. As one example, in the first year […]
A Year in Review – GMC’s FY18 Annual Report
There is no better way to experience the power of the Long Trail System than getting out on the trail. This year, I had the good fortune to do just that. I earned my end-to-end patch hiking northbound on the Long Trail in June. My time on the trail provided me with a deeper appreciation […]
Tucker Johnson Shelter is Back!
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 […]
