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8 Tips for Avoiding Search and Rescue Services

February 3, 2022 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Stowe Mountain Rescue members package the patient on Sunset Ridge in preparation for evacuation.

There can be no denying that 2021 was been an active year for search and rescue (SAR) in Vermont. While no database provides exact numbers, there have been an estimated 25 percent more incidents than usual. A backcountry rescue can require more time and resources, so it’s important to know how to get yourself out […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking 101, History

10 Essentials to Pack on Any Winter Hike

December 16, 2021 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

Battell Trail in winter; pack the 10 essentials

Hiking preparedness is crucial in all seasons, but especially so in cold and unpredictable winter. GMC recommends the “10 Essentials” for any hike: nutrition, hydration, insulation, illumination, navigation, first aid supplies, fire, repair kit, emergency shelter, and sun protection. Here’s how to make this list work for you in winter conditions, along with some pro […]

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Indigenous Leaders to Follow for Native American Heritage Month

November 25, 2021 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

Resources from Indigenous leaders

This month is Native American Heritage Month. We’re honoring indigenous communities, who have historically stewarded the lands we cherish. In Vermont, we recognize the Abenaki people’s role in caring for the mountains we love. To honor the contributions of these communities, we’re sharing the indigenous leaders, native influencers, and resources we enjoy learning from. Let […]

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Preventing Sexual Harassment on the Trail

October 14, 2021 by GMC Staff 5 Comments

Pepper spray for self defense is not unlawful in Vermont. Carry it if it makes you feel safer against harassment and assault.

Last month, social media users reported incidents of sexual harassment at Pico Camp, a shelter on the Long Trail System owned by Killington Resort and maintained by the Green Mountain Club (GMC). The Long Trail is intended for everyone’s safe usage, and GMC aims to minimize risks by extending education and awareness as well as […]

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How to Plan for a Long Trail Thru-Hike in Autumn

September 16, 2021 by Amy Potter 2 Comments

2021 Hikers' Choice Photo Contest Submission, Sam Yang

There are several advantages to planning your Long Trail thru-hike, or end-to-ender, for autumn. The temperatures are more comfortable, the views are clearer and less hazy, and there are fewer black flies and mosquitoes. You’ll also likely miss the remaining crowd of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, as they’ve moved into New Hampshire and Maine already. And […]

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Aedes aegypti, a type of mosquito

The When, Where, Why, and How of Vermont’s Bugs

June 29, 2022

Summer is a hot time of year for Vermont's critters, especially the creepy, crawly kinds. And while bugs are great — they pollinate vegetation; decompose dead plants and animals; and fuel the food chain — they can also threaten human health and wellbeing. Here's what you need to know to protect … 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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