State botanist Bob Popp kneels beside a flat rock, just in front of the Mt. Mansfield Visitor Center. He points out mountain cranberry and bluets to a dozen GMC staff — 11 of whom are recently hired seasonal caretakers. The mountain cranberry and bluets are alpine plants, rare and fragile species that grow above treeline. […]
Everything You Need to Know about Bear Safety
In Vermont, we share wild spaces with black bears. The estimated 4,500 to 6,000 black bears living in Vermont are concentrated in the spine of the Green Mountains, and their habitat overlaps with the Long Trail and other trail systems. Black bears are typically skittish — unlike their grizzly cousins — which makes it unlikely […]
18 Recipes & Snacks to Try on Trail
Arguably, food occupies the most brain space when it comes to backpacking trip planning. What will you eat on a multiday hike? How much should you pack? Fresh or dried? Hot food or stoveless? There’s so much to consider to appropriately fuel you while keeping pack weight low. And if you’ve ever planned a long-distance […]
What a Day Looks Like for GMC Caretakers
This article previously appeared in the Spring 2021 Long Trail News under the title “Day in the Life of a GMC Caretaker.” As many more people than usual took up hiking last summer, the Green Mountain Club had to manage their impacts while making them feel welcome. Fortunately our caretakers can tap more than 50 […]
Hiking Skills: How-To’s and Refreshers
We all started somewhere — possibly a teary-eyed climb up Camel’s Hump while being chewed alive by black flies. As we approach the traditional start of hiking season this Memorial Day weekend, you may be wondering where to begin — or need a refresher after the long winter. Whether you’re brand new to hiking, growing […]
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