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Trail Talk: Social Trails and Brush-ins

July 5, 2024 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

This article appears in the 2024 Summer Long Trail News, written by GMC Communications Manager Chloe Miller with contributions from Volunteer and Education Coordinator Lorne Currier. “STOP WITH THE STICKS!!!!” […]

Filed Under: Education

Vermont’s Geology on the Southern Long Trail

June 28, 2024 by Guest Author 1 Comment

This article, by geologist Peter Thompson, appears in the Summer 2024 Long Trail News, titled “Geology of Vermont’s Southern Long Trail.” Vermont’s Green Mountains were formed over hundreds of millions […]

Filed Under: Education, News

Come Alive Outside Helps Families Reconnect with Nature

April 30, 2024 by Lily LaRegina 1 Comment

This article appears in the Spring 2024 Long Trail News, titled “Reconnecting with Nature: A Tech-Friendly and Family-Friendly Approach.” It was written by Arwen Turner, the Executive Director of Come […]

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Vermont Eclipse FAQs

March 12, 2024 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

  On April 8, 2024, northern Vermont will see a total solar eclipse, when the moon passes in front of the sun and throws the world into a few minutes […]

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Sticking to the Trail: Winter Traction

December 28, 2023 by Guest Author 3 Comments

hiker wearing microspikes on the summit of Camels' Hump

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 […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking, Trail

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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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