Whether you’ve hiked one mile or 272 miles of Vermont’s Long Trail, or you prefer its dozens of side trails or the beautiful trails in the Northeast Kingdom, hiking in Vermont means something different and meaningful to all of us. Green Mountain Club is proud to be celebrating Long Trail Day again this summer. This […]
An Outdoor Visit to Vermont’s Black History
Did you know that Vermont was the first state to ban slavery, doing so in its 1777 Constitution? Despite being an early advocate of abolition, it’s not inconceivable that this majority White state—with its 94 percent Caucasian population—may not be the most attractive to newcomers of color. It’s that image of Vermont that Curtiss Reed, […]
Creating Winter Wonderscapes with Artist and Caretaker Kati Christoffel
Last week, watercolor artist and longtime GMC caretaker, Kati Christoffel, led eager participants through another wonderful painting workshop. This time, we transitioned into the winter season with a delightful snowy scene of a classic Long Trail shelter. Kati’s art workshops have been one of our best virtual event series, attracting dozens of aspiring artists from […]
You hiked the Long Trail in a day!
Wow! What a weekend! We are just blown away by the success of Long Trail Day and the support shown for the Green Mountain Club’s new social fundraiser and hiking challenge event. Saturday, August 3rd, was a perfect Vermont summer day and we accomplished our goal of hiking the entire 272-mile Long Trail in one […]
2019 Spring Trail Maintenance Dates
Every spring, the Green Mountain Club’s fourteen regional sections visit the segments of trails that they maintain to get them prepared for the hiking season. Section volunteers spend the day (or days!) on the trail removing brush, clearing blowdowns, trimming branches and undergrowth, painting blazes and signs, and improving drainage, all to make sure that […]
