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Searching for White Blazes: Hiking the Long Trail in Winter

December 13, 2018 by Guest Author 2 Comments

This article was written by GMC Member Mary Lou Recor and previously appeared in the Winter 2017 Long Trail News. How would you like to join an elite hiking group? […]

Filed Under: Hiking

Increased Usage of the Long Trail

December 6, 2018 by Ilana Copel 1 Comment

If you’ve spoken to a Green Mountain Club caretaker while they’re on a summit, you may have noticed them clicking a small hand-held counter. The “clickers,” as we call them, […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Sustainability, Trail

Tucker Johnson Shelter is Back!

November 21, 2018 by Mike Debonis 2 Comments

This fall, the Green Mountain Club rebuilt Tucker Johnson Shelter. Tucker Johnson Shelter is located just north of Maine Junction on the Long Trail and is actually the third Long […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News, Volunteers

The State of the Vermont Moose

November 15, 2018 by GMC Staff 2 Comments

This article was written by GMC Field Assistant Isaac Alexanandre-Leach and previously appeared in the Fall 2018 Long Trail News. Whether you grew up in Vermont or are here for […]

Filed Under: Stewardship

Women Can Do!

November 8, 2018 by Ilana Copel Leave a Comment

Every October, just as our field season is wrapping up and most of our seasonal staff are packing their bags, a day rolls around which promises a field trip full […]

Filed Under: Education

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Memorial Day Weekend Marks the Start of Hiking Season in Vermont

May 19, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2026 CONTACT: Lily LaRegina, Communications Coordinator, [email protected], (802) 241-8215 Memorial Day Weekend Marks the Start of Hiking Season in Vermont Waterbury Center, Vermont – This Friday, May 22 officially kicks off Vermont’s hiking season … 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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