This article was written by Mollie Flanigan, Land Stewardship Coordinator. Now that spring has sprung, let us welcome in the season with anticipation and appreciation for the amazing plants that are about to erupt from the frozen ground and usher in the growing season. First to spring into the landscape may not be as well […]
Wool Knickers and White Blazes: Part II
Don’t miss Part I of this series, A 1917 Inspired End-to End Long Trail Hike. This week, we share Mike’s gear list. This article previously appeared in the Fall 2017 Long Trail News. A 1917 Gear List for the 21st Century Clothing: Wool knickers Knee-length wool socks Sock liners Wool undergarments Leather hat Rubberized poncho Wool hat Wool […]
Wool Knickers and White Blazes: Part I
This article previously appeared in the Fall 2017 Long Trail News. A 1917 Inspired End-to End Long Trail Hike Okay, admit it. At some point, you’ve wondered what it was like to hike the Long Trail back in the early days. You know, wearing wool knickers, carrying a pack basket, and drinking water straight from […]
One Trail Maintainer’s Wind Storm Cleanup
This post was written by Bill Caulway, GMC Worcester Section member. In late October 2017, a storm rumbled through Vermont with strong winds and rain, causing power outages, erosion damage, and downed trees. The trail needed to be assessed for damage in addition to its general end-of-season maintenance. My GMC Section asked for a volunteer so […]
Bolton Lodge, Restored But Still Rustic
This post was written by Alex Dugas, GMC Construction Crew Member. “Rustic” can be a slippery adjective; its definition, elusive. Like a sprawling landscape viewed from above, it will shape-shift from one thing into something else entirely as a function of perspective. Imagine a cabin, for example—any cabin—the only condition being that it is old. […]
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