This post was written by Caitlin Miller, GMC’s Group Outreach and Administrative Assistant and former Caretaker and Southern Field Assistant. Winter is one of my favorite seasons to hit the trail. The views are crystal clear, there aren’t the crowds of summer, and the conditions create an exciting challenge. Plus, winter hiking is a great […]
2016 Field Season is Over
GMC’s Caretakers and Long Trail Patrol left the woods last month, bringing an end to this year’s successful field season. The Long Trail Patrol and Construction Crew got a lot accomplished this year, with help as always from our wonderful volunteers: Volunteer Long Trail Patrol, GMC sections, service learning groups, trail and shelter adopters, bark […]
Water Treatment
Portions of this article were excerpted from Long Trail News articles written by Reed McCracken, owner of CCOutdoorStore.com, and Harry Chen, MD, Vermont Commissioner of Health. Nothing can spoil a backcountry trip faster than gastrointestinal illness – vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps – caused by drinking water contaminated with animal or human waste. Even if the water […]
Mountains of Art
We are so excited to combine two of Vermont’s best attractions: hiking and the arts. Thank you, Vermont Arts Council for partnering with us on this collaboration. Chasing along the spine of Vermont’s beloved Green Mountains, towns and villages that were established as farming and ski communities have grown into some of the state’s most […]
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