In 1986 the Green Mountain Club realized that changes in landownership in the Northern Forest region threatened the continuity of the northern Long Trail. Handshake agreements were no longer enough […]
How Trail Crews Fight Erosion
“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.” […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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