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Primitive Camping on the Long Trail

September 26, 2019 by Amy Potter 3 Comments

One of the many amazing aspects of the Long Trail is its shelter and privy system. With over 70 designated overnight sites, you can plan to reach a shelter every […]

Filed Under: Hiking, Trail

Climate Change: Trail Management Strategies

September 19, 2019 by Mike Debonis 2 Comments

This article previously appeared in the Spring 2019 Long Trail News. I don’t know how much Long Trail pioneers thought about climate or bad storms when designing and building the trail. […]

Filed Under: Stewardship, Sustainability, Trail

Sun or Shadow: Mental Health and the Outdoors

September 12, 2019 by Guest Author 1 Comment

This article was written by Rob Rives, former GMC education & volunteer coordinator, and previously appeared in the Summer 2019 Long Trail News. Early this year a popular hiking and […]

Filed Under: Hiking, People

Cleaning Traces Off The Long Trail

September 5, 2019 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

This article was written by Lorne Currier, GMC Field Assistant. As we celebrate 50 years of the Green Mountain Club caretaker program, it’s worth recognizing the amount of effort required […]

Filed Under: Education, From the Field

How to Hike with Infants, Toddlers & Kids

August 29, 2019 by GMC Staff 4 Comments

How to Hike with Infants by Amy Potter, Visitor Center Manager (child age 1) Hiking with a newborn can sound completely overwhelming but getting out in nature and exercising is […]

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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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