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 Passing of a GMC Caretaker Pioneer: Daan Zwick

December 2, 2019 by Mike Debonis 5 Comments

Daan Zwick was a Green Mountain Club caretaker in the 1930s, an active volunteer into the 1980s, and a generous supporter of the club. After a full and active life, […]

Filed Under: History, News, People

Remembering Jean Haigh

November 4, 2019 by Mike Debonis 19 Comments

Dear Green Mountain Club Friends, As an educator, mentor, leader, or outdoorswoman, Jean Haigh inspired others and brought people together. It is with deep sorrow that I share the news […]

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Climate Change: Trail Management Strategies

September 19, 2019 by Mike Debonis 2 Comments

This article previously appeared in the Spring 2019 Long Trail News. I don’t know how much Long Trail pioneers thought about climate or bad storms when designing and building the trail. […]

Filed Under: Stewardship, Sustainability, Trail

Organized Recreation Trail Networks: Anchoring Vermont Communities

February 21, 2019 by Mike Debonis 7 Comments

  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 […]

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A Year in Review – GMC’s FY18 Annual Report

January 10, 2019 by Mike Debonis 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News, Volunteers

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Hiking the Side-to-Side Challenge: Variety & Views

March 17, 2026

If you’re looking for some new-to-you trails and to discover little-visited corners of Vermont, the Long Trail (LT) Side-to-Side challenge might be perfect for you. A cousin of the End-to-End hiking challenge, the Side-to-Side Challenge was born in 2006 after years of hikers informally taking it … Read more

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Mission

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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