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New Year, New Resolutions, New Change of Pace

January 7, 2021 by Angie Hilsman Leave a Comment

A snowy summit view of Mt. Abe

Last year set the tone for 2021, with cautious optimism and reshuffled priorities shaping New Year’s resolutions. While there’s some uncertainty hovering around 2021, Green Mountain Club staff are excited […]

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Your Donations Make a Difference

December 31, 2020 by Alicia DiCocco 1 Comment

Does your gift make a difference? The short answer: yes! I have been working in the field of fundraising for the better part of a decade and folks often question […]

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Winter Hiking Tips and Tricks

December 24, 2020 by Matt Heller Leave a Comment

Hiker Matt Heller dresses in layers and packs appropriate traction footwear while hiking in winter.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, hiking has been one of the few activities that weren’t put on halt or altered dramatically. The 272 miles of the Long Trail and […]

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Creating Winter Wonderscapes with Artist and Caretaker Kati Christoffel

December 17, 2020 by Chloe Miller 1 Comment

Last week, watercolor artist and longtime GMC caretaker, Kati Christoffel, led eager participants through another wonderful painting workshop. This time, we transitioned into the winter season with a delightful snowy […]

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Rock Hopper on the Long Trail: 273 miles and 101 Stories to Canada

December 10, 2020 by Guest Author 2 Comments

This article was written by Tom Kidder and previously appeared in the Spring 2020 Long Trail News. In 2016 my grandson Cyrus and I started section hiking the Long Trail. […]

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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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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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