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Backpacking Advice from End-to-End Hikers, Part I

May 13, 2021 by GMC Staff 3 Comments

End-to-End Hiker, Joan Butterton

Last week, seven end-to-enders took questions from the hiking community about their experiences hiking the Long Trail. Whether you’re simply curious about the Long Trail, or you’re actively planning an […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking

Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel partners with GMC for video stories and socks

May 11, 2021 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

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What do the Vermont mountains mean to you? Are they a place for solace, a place to challenge yourself, an outlet from the stress of daily life, a way to […]

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A Transgender Thru-Hiker’s Reflections

May 6, 2021 by Guest Author 7 Comments

Aubri Drake, a transgender thru-hiker, overlooks a lake as the sun goes down.

This article was written by Aubri Drake. It previously appeared in the Spring 2021 Long Trail News under the title “We Can All Belong: A Transgender Thru-Hiker’s Reflections on the […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Hiker Voices, Hiking, People Tagged With: pride

Start Hiking: It’s never too late

April 29, 2021 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

Lea and Katie Boyd on Gore Mt.

This article previously appeared in the Spring 2021 Edition of the Long Trail News. While it’s never too late in life to start hiking, readers are reminded that we are currently […]

Filed Under: Hiking, News

Spring is here! Can you find it?

April 26, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 1 Comment

Spring Peeper calls are a telltale of spring because they're looking for mates.

Spring officially started March 20, but warming weather ushers in the real telltale signs of spring. Flowers are blooming and trees are budding. Birds are migrating back to Vermont to […]

Filed Under: Education, From the Field, News

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Camel’s Hump: Hiker Reflections on Their Backyard Mountain

June 26, 2025

Rising from the spine of the Green Mountains, Camel's Hump is home to scenic views, a wilderness feel with its undeveloped summit, and choose-you-own-adventure hiking options. The mountain's proximity to more populated areas like Burlington and Waterbury make it a popular and well-hiked destination, … 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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