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 […]
A Dark and Stormy Night on Camel’s Hump: My SAR Story
This article was written by Scott Berkley and previously appeared in the Winter 2018 Long Trail News. The situation: an injured hiker sitting beside the Monroe Trail on Camel’s Hump, a mile below the summit a few hours after sunset in early November. There was a light snowfall with temperatures around freezing. The hiker was calm, […]
New Year Traditions
I like to be outside for the New Year if possible. I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, but it starts the year out right and resets my constant intention to be outside more. The tradition started several years ago with just one friend. We hiked a few miles out an easy trail to a […]
GMC Staff Are Volunteers Too
Volunteerism is the backbone of the Green Mountain Club. In recognition of this, it’s an employee benefit that GMC will match the time an employee volunteers for another organization in paid leave for a few days per year. This is a new benefit this year and GMC staff was excited to take advantage of it! […]
Searching for White Blazes: Hiking the Long Trail in Winter
This article was written by GMC Member Mary Lou Recor and previously appeared in the Winter 2017 Long Trail News. How would you like to join an elite hiking group? A group that gives out no patches or certificates, keeps no records, and holds no induction ceremonies. A group so esoteric, no one except the […]
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