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What does ‘Strategic Conservation Planning’ Mean for the Long Trail?

September 8, 2022 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

Director of Conservation Mollie Flanagan is responsible for strategic conservation planning

In 1986 the Green Mountain Club realized that changes in landownership in the Northern Forest region threatened the continuity of the northern Long Trail. Handshake agreements were no longer enough […]

Filed Under: From the Field, History, Trail

Hiking During Hunting Season in Vermont

September 6, 2022 by Kristin McLane 11 Comments

September 1st marks the start of Early Black Bear Season in Vermont, followed by many other hunting seasons throughout the fall. Hunting is allowed on all GMC owned and managed […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking, News, Trail Tagged With: Fall Hiking

Vote for a Photo Contest Winner: Hikers’ Choice

September 1, 2022 by Chloe Miller 4 Comments

2021 Hikers' Choice Photo Contest Submission, Kurt Wehde

We received so many great submissions for our annual photo contest. Now we need your help picking a winning photo for the Hikers’ Choice category. Take a look at all […]

Filed Under: News, Publications

Paint Camel’s Hump, Step by Step

August 30, 2022 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

paint camel's hump with kati

There are many ways that folks like to connect to the outdoors. My favorite way is by painting it! Gather up your supplies, and let’s paint Camel’s Hump mountain together! […]

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Meet The Mushroom Forager (+ Sign Up for the Workshop)

August 22, 2022 by Angie Hilsman Leave a Comment

Mushroom foraging expert Ari

Intrigued by wild mushrooms? We caught up with the experts behind The Mushroom Forager, who will be leading a foraging workshop with GMC later this week (August 28; 10 AM-12:30 […]

Filed Under: Events, News

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Summer Hiking Bingo

May 31, 2025

GMC wants to help you make the most of your summer with Summer Hiking Bingo! These challenges are designed to help you get outside, learn new hiking skills, and connect with the hiking community. Download and print your own or stop in at GMC's Visitor Center to pick up your bingo board. When you're … 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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