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, he died on November 21st at his home in Rochester, New York. Daan was 97 years old. Daan’s deep commitment to the Long Trail motivated […]
GMC Holiday Gift Guide
Do you know someone who loves hiking through the winter? Or, maybe you have a family member planning a Long Trail thru-hike next summer, or another that enjoys day hiking throughout Vermont. Whether you are shopping for the youngest of hikers, or someone who no longer hikes but still feels a connection to the club, […]
The Northeast Alpine Stewardship Gathering
This fall, Isaac (GMC Field Assistant), Lorne (GMC Volunteer & Education Coordinator), and I (GMC Field Supervisor) got to take the ferry over to New York to spend the weekend at the Waterman Fund’s 11th Annual Northeast Alpine Stewardship Gathering in Lake Placid. This heftily-named conference may not be one you’ve heard of, but if […]
New Privies on the Long Trail – 2019 Field Season
As GMC’s Field Supervisor, I take great pride in knowing we are constantly striving to efficiently and responsibly manage human waste in the backcountry through our world-class outhouses. This season, we had more than a few occasions to celebrate! (See our blog post “A Privy is a Privy is a Privy, or Is It?” for […]
Remembering Jean Haigh
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 that Jean died suddenly on Saturday, November 2nd, while doing what she loved most, hiking with friends in the Northeast Kingdom. The Green Mountain Club […]
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