This article appeared in the Summer 2021 Long Trail News under the headline “A Day in the Life of a Long Trail Thru Hiker.” It was written by Thalita Ribeiro. Whether folks had more time on their hands or simply sought the solace of nature, the Long Trail saw a lot more use during the […]
Giving Back to the Long Trail: 4 Long Trail Day Fundraisers Share Their Story
Whether you’ve hiked one mile or 272 miles of Vermont’s Long Trail, or you prefer its dozens of side trails or the beautiful trails in the Northeast Kingdom, hiking in Vermont means something different and meaningful to all of us. Green Mountain Club is proud to be celebrating Long Trail Day again this summer. This […]
Everything You Need to Know about Bear Safety
In Vermont, we share wild spaces with black bears. The estimated 4,500 to 6,000 black bears living in Vermont are concentrated in the spine of the Green Mountains, and their habitat overlaps with the Long Trail and other trail systems. Black bears are typically skittish — unlike their grizzly cousins — which makes it unlikely […]
Hiking Vermont’s 5 Highest Peaks in a Day
Kristina Schelling, 25, scrolled through the Maine Hiking Facebook group for inspiration. A post from Jesse Reynolds caught her eye and sparked an all-day adventure up Vermont’s highest peaks. “He had been interested in hiking the VT 5 in a single day,” remembers Krissy. The “Vermont 5” refers to the state’s five 4,000′ peaks: Mount […]
No Trail Name, No Problem
This article previously appeared in the Summer 2021 Long Trail News under the title “No Trail Name, No Problem: Thru-Hiking 50 Years Ago.” It is written by avid hiker and Vermont resident, Tom McKone. Without a Trail Name “If he didn’t have a trail name, he didn’t hike the trail.” That conclusion made me laugh. […]
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