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How to Enjoy the Last of Winter Hiking Season

March 18, 2021 by Angie Hilsman Leave a Comment

sun shines on mountain ridgeline

Temperatures are warming up and spring starts next week, signaling the end of winter and an upcoming mud season as snowmelt and rainfall flood trails. But Vermont’s seasons can be […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking, News

An Outdoor Visit to Vermont’s Black History

February 25, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 1 Comment

Skiing trails at Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, are encompassed by Vermont's Black history

Did you know that Vermont was the first state to ban slavery, doing so in its 1777 Constitution? Despite being an early advocate of abolition, it’s not inconceivable that this […]

Filed Under: Education, Events, Hiking, History, News

Undercast Obsession: How to Get a View Above the Clouds

February 4, 2021 by Chloe Miller 2 Comments

Hiker in red jacket stands on a rock outcropping above an undercast cloud layer

Thanks to Stephanie Graudons and Ted Letcher of Great Range Frames for their expertise and photos in this article. Stephanie has an “undercast obsession,” and Ted, an atmospheric research scientist, […]

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Winter Camping Do’s & Don’ts for a Successful Trip

January 28, 2021 by GMC Staff 2 Comments

Tent set up in the snow, guarded by evergreens at dusk, for winter camping

This article was written by John Plummer, VHCB AmeriCorps member & GMC group outreach & field coordinator. Winter camping can be very rewarding. There are no bugs, there are fewer […]

Filed Under: Education, News, Trail

Winter Hiking Safety Tips From a VT Search and Rescue Coordinator

January 21, 2021 by Guest Author 1 Comment

hikers traverse snowy summit with blue sky in background

This article was written by Neil van Dyke and previously appeared in the Winter 2020 Long Trail News under the headline “Winter Hiking Safety.” There are few times more beautiful […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking Tagged With: hiking, safety, winter

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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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