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Wool Knickers and White Blazes: Part II

February 8, 2018 by Mike Debonis 2 Comments

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. […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Hiking, History, People, Trail

Wool Knickers and White Blazes: Part I

February 1, 2018 by Mike Debonis 3 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Hiking, History, People, Trail

Remembering Dave Hardy

November 7, 2017 by Mike Debonis 91 Comments

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 […]

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Bolton Lodge Restoration

September 7, 2017 by Mike Debonis 3 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Camps, From the Field, Hiking, History, News

Volunteer Opportunities

April 13, 2017 by Mike Debonis Leave a Comment

Volunteers have been the backbone of the Green Mountain Club since its beginning in 1910.  In fact, there is no way the club could manage the trails, shelters, conservation lands, […]

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Camel’s Hump: Hiker Reflections on Their Backyard Mountain

June 26, 2025

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 more populated areas like Burlington and Waterbury make it a popular and well-hiked destination, … 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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