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An Outdoor Visit to Vermont’s Black History

February 25, 2021 by Angie Hilsman 1 Comment

Skiing trails at Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, are encompassed by 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 […]

Filed Under: Education, Events, Hiking, History, News

Creating Winter Wonderscapes with Artist and Caretaker Kati Christoffel

December 17, 2020 by Chloe Miller 1 Comment

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 […]

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You hiked the Long Trail in a day!

August 8, 2019 by Kristin McLane Leave a Comment

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 […]

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2019 Spring Trail Maintenance Dates

May 2, 2019 by Kristin McLane 1 Comment

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 […]

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Walking the Long Trail at a mall?

April 11, 2019 by Kristin McLane Leave a Comment

We all know walking is good for our health.  Walking in nature is even better.  But sometimes the weather is not conducive to being outside, or our abilities don’t allow […]

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2025 GMC Photo Contest: Winning Photos and Other Entries

September 15, 2025

Thank you to everyone who entered the 2025 GMC photo contest! In this year's contest, members of the Long Trail hiking community shared over 200 images that capture the beauty of Vermont’s mountains, trails, and hiking community as seen through your eyes and camera lenses. Scroll through the winning … 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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