What makes a National Scenic Trail scenic? What is the significance of one scenic vista? How much time and money should be put into maintaining one view? These were some of the questions debated by US Forest Service (USFS), Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and Green Mountain Club (GMC) staff as we stood on the Appalachian […]
A Closer Look: How Your Support Updated Cooley Glen, Emily Proctor, & Boyce Sites
I cannot understate how big this year was for trail projects. After putting most projects on hold due to COVID-19 last year, we ran three professional crews who worked week in and out to complete a massive amount of work. It was an incredible example of the work made possible by our partners, our volunteers, […]
Summer Airlift of 18 Tons of Material Transformed into New Privies, Shelters
This post was written by Keegan Tierney, GMC director of field programs. It appeared in the Fall 2021 edition of the Long Trail News under the headline “GMC Teams with Maine Helicopters to Airlift 18 Tons of Material.” If you were on the Long Trail between Massachusetts and Stratton Pond in late July, you may […]
Vote for Your Favorite in GMC’s Fall Foliage Photo Contest!
There’s nothing more magical than Fall in Vermont, and we got so many amazing submissions to the first-ever Fall Foliage Photo Contest. We’ve chosen the Grand Prize Winner and now we need your help picking a Hikers’ Choice winner. Take a look at all the photos below, and use the link to vote for your […]
GMC Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week with Volunteer Spotlights
Last week, GMC officially wrapped up the 2021 field season, and most of our paid seasonal staff packed out of the backcountry. As we wind down the large-scale trail and shelter projects of this busier-than-ever season, we have to thank the hundreds of volunteers who contributed to dozens of different initiatives to keep the Long […]
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