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The Northern Hardwood Forest

March 23, 2017 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

This article previously appeared in the Spring 2016 Long Trail News. The northern hardwood forest is the common forest type below 2,500 feet in Vermont’s Green Mountains. Yellow birch, sugar […]

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How the GMC Began

March 16, 2017 by Kristin McLane 1 Comment

The Green Mountain Club turned 107 last Saturday, March 11, 2017.  The following history of how the GMC began was included in Green Mountain Adventure, Vermont’s LONG TRAIL by Jane […]

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Winter Trails Day 2017

March 10, 2017 by Kristin McLane Leave a Comment

March 4th dawned cloudy and frigid, in what seems to be a tradition, for the 21st Annual Winter Trails Day.  But that didn’t stop GMC members and non-members alike from […]

Filed Under: Education, Events, Hiking, Volunteers

“Modern Girls”

March 2, 2017 by Kristin McLane 2 Comments

March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate, we are sharing a poem entitled “Modern Girls” by Irving D. Appleby, who completed the first End to End hike of the Long […]

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Young Adventurers Club

February 23, 2017 by Guest Author 6 Comments

Young Adventurers Club (YAC) outings provide an opportunity for families and their youngest hikers to get out and explore the woods at a comfortable, playful pace. The goal is to encourage and promote […]

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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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