This article was written by Lorne Currier, GMC Field Assistant. As we celebrate 50 years of the Green Mountain Club caretaker program, it’s worth recognizing the amount of effort required to keep the Long Trail System tidy. Same as the bathroom or kitchen sink in a residential home must be cleaned regularly, the Long Trail […]
Hiking the Long Trail with Your Dog
My dogs are some of my favorite hiking companions. When I decided to thru-hike the Long Trail, I knew I wanted to bring them along for the adventure. So, in 2015, I spent 21 days hiking the trail with my husband, Dan, and our two dogs: Mika, a then 6-year-old husky mix, and Lucy, a […]
Leave No Trace with Dogs
Going on adventures with your dog is rewarding for both human and dog. For us, they can be a great motivator to exercise and enjoy nature. They also provide a constant hiking companion. You’re never lonely with your dog on the trail. Additionally, dogs can provide a sense of security. For the dog, it provides […]
Problem Bears? Or Problem People?
Vermont hiking trails have long been perceived as places where you don’t need to worry about bears. People hiked, camped, and cooked and stored food without concern. Times have changed, and with the increase in the black bear population, hiker behavior needs to change too. In recent years we have experienced bear problems at several […]
Long Trail End-to-End Hike Planning
Have you dreamed of hiking the 272-mile Long Trail? Whether you want to thru hike it in one go (taking an average of 20-30 days) or hike it in sections (finishing it in one year or a lifetime), you’re still what we call an “End-to-Ender” when you’re done. Over 5,000 hikers have registered their End-to-End […]
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