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How to Read a Vermont Mountain Weather Forecast for Better Hike Preparation

September 9, 2023 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

early morning clouds over mount hunger by sue swindell

Earlier this hiking season, Vermont State Parks partnered with the National Weather Service’s Burlington office to raise awareness of the detailed recreation and mountain point forecasts the agency produces daily. […]

Filed Under: Education, News

Vote in the Hikers’ Choice Photo Contest

August 29, 2023 by GMC Staff 9 Comments

We received nearly 700 entries in our annual photo contest, perhaps the most ever. It was difficult to narrow it down, but we’ve selected 15 photos here to include in […]

Filed Under: Hiker Voices

Hiking with Dogs

August 10, 2023 by Emily Mosher 4 Comments

Dogs make awesome hiking companions, but similarly to humans preparing for hikes, dogs have many considerations to take into account too. This can include things like ability, preparedness, trail etiquette, […]

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The End of The Trail – Moments at Journey’s End Monument

August 3, 2023 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

Northbound Long Trail hikers have celebrated at the Journey’s End monument, the official northern terminus of the Long Trail at the Vermont-Canadian border, for decades. The monument is maintained by […]

Filed Under: Hiker Voices, Trail

Statement on the Death of Appalachian Trail Hiker Robert “Steady Eddie” Kerker

August 2, 2023 by Chloe Miller 3 Comments

Long Trail/Appalachian Trail

The Green Mountain Club, maintaining trail club of the Appalachian Trail in Vermont, is saddened to learn of the death of Appalachian Trail section hiker Robert “Steady Eddie” Kerker. Mr. […]

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Memorial Day Weekend Marks the Start of Hiking Season in Vermont

May 19, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2026 CONTACT: Lily LaRegina, Communications Coordinator, [email protected], (802) 241-8215 Memorial Day Weekend Marks the Start of Hiking Season in Vermont Waterbury Center, Vermont – This Friday, May 22 officially kicks off Vermont’s hiking season … 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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