My dogs are some of my favorite hiking companions. When I decided to thru-hike the Long Trail, I knew I wanted to bring them along for the adventure. So, in 2015, I spent 21 days hiking the trail with my husband, Dan, and our two dogs: Mika, a then 6-year-old husky mix, and Lucy, a […]
Leave No Trace with Dogs
Going on adventures with your dog is rewarding for both human and dog. For us, they can be a great motivator to exercise and enjoy nature. They also provide a constant hiking companion. You’re never lonely with your dog on the trail. Additionally, dogs can provide a sense of security. For the dog, it provides […]
Problem Bears? Or Problem People?
Vermont hiking trails have long been perceived as places where you don’t need to worry about bears. People hiked, camped, and cooked and stored food without concern. Times have changed, and with the increase in the black bear population, hiker behavior needs to change too. In recent years we have experienced bear problems at several […]
Long Trail End-to-End Hike Planning
Have you dreamed of hiking the 272-mile Long Trail? Whether you want to thru hike it in one go (taking an average of 20-30 days) or hike it in sections (finishing it in one year or a lifetime), you’re still what we call an “End-to-Ender” when you’re done. Over 5,000 hikers have registered their End-to-End […]
Great Women’s Backpacking Weekend
This article was written by Lynn Lehouiller and first appeared in the Fall 2018 Long Trail News. Baby steps. That’s how I’ve learned to accomplish goals in life. My latest success was gaining the confidence to hike seven miles of the Long Trail solo to my front door following a GMC women’s backpacking weekend this […]
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