Winter hiking can be glorious, but intimidating to get started. Below, we answer your frequently asked questions about winter hiking. What’s so great about hiking in the winter anyway? Hikers choose to hike in winter for many reasons, whether it’s fewer people on the trails, the different views and experiences from summer and fall, no […]
Sticking to the Trail: Winter Traction
Vermont’s winter hiker has three options for foot travel across snow and ice, and slipping’s not one of them. When it comes to winter hiking traction and sticking safely to your surface, spike-less traction, spikes, and crampons will all get the job done in the right conditions, but which option is best? When Should I […]
Northeastern Alpine Stewardship Gathering focuses on visitor use patterns
Alpine scientists, trail managers, and enthusiasts from organizations across the Northeastern United States joined together this past weekend at the Northeastern Alpine Stewardship Gathering at Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Vermont. The Green Mountain Club was honored to co-host this event with the Waterman Fund, a philanthropic organization whose mission is to conserve alpine areas in […]
Hiking During Hunting Season in Vermont
September 1st marks the start of Early Black Bear Season in Vermont, followed by many other hunting seasons throughout the fall. Hunting is allowed on all GMC owned and managed lands, including along the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail corridors in Vermont. Please be safe when you are hiking and be respectful of all trail […]
Paint Camel’s Hump, Step by Step
There are many ways that folks like to connect to the outdoors. My favorite way is by painting it! Gather up your supplies, and let’s paint Camel’s Hump mountain together! I chose this beautiful fall view to usher in the season. The instructions below are a guideline to create your own version of this scene. […]
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