“Erosion is what causes all the problems on trail,” says Kevin Hart, GMC field supervisor of the Long Trail Patrol. “The main goal of trail crew is to stop erosion.” Kevin’s not talking about bear encounters or overflowing privies or litter in firepits when he says “problems.” He’s talking about trail degradation. You know what […]
How Supporting our Field Team Betters the Trails
People often ask: “What does the field team do all winter?” Aside from postseason reporting, grant writing, and project planning (scheduling; establishing contracts; meeting with land management partners; permitting; recruiting, hiring, orienting and training 45 seasonal staff; and planning and coordinating long-term projects with GMC’s Trail Management and Camps Committees and the Board of Directors), […]
Citizen Science Projects on the Long Trail and Beyond
Spring is an excellent time to explore the natural world around us and celebrate plants and animals emerging again. But did you know your casual observations can contribute to scientific research projects all over the world? Citizen science refers to the public’s collaboration and participation in professional science projects, especially in the natural world. The […]
The Satisfaction of a Thru-Hike with Family
This post was written by Rita Chartrand. It appeared in the Winter 2021 edition of the Long Trail News under the headline “Trail’s End.” My husband, Phil, and teenage daughters, Michele and Camille, and I hiked out that last day, and suddenly it was all over. The Long Trail was behind us. At first, we […]
2021 Volunteers: Snapshots
Green Mountain Club volunteers do amazing work to maintain the Long Trail, the Appalachian Trail in Vermont, and the Northeast Kingdom Trails. Take a peak at what our 2021 volunteers accomplished! Volunteer & Education Coordinator Lorne Currier and Volunteer Program Assistant Miriam Akervall were instrumental in managing and training individual, section, and group volunteers to […]
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