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Dupuis Hill: A Case Study in Maintaining Appalachian Trail Open Areas Views

December 9, 2021 by GMC Staff 9 Comments

dupuis hill southwest view before mowing 2021

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 […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Stewardship

A Closer Look: How Your Support Updated Cooley Glen, Emily Proctor, & Boyce Sites

October 29, 2021 by GMC Staff 3 Comments

Emily Proctor renovation during 2021 trail season

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 […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Trail

Summer Airlift of 18 Tons of Material Transformed into New Privies, Shelters

October 27, 2021 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

Pick up from Stratton Sun Bowl to airlift to construction site.

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 […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News

Vote for Your Favorite in GMC’s Fall Foliage Photo Contest!

October 21, 2021 by GMC Staff 13 Comments

northern terminus in fall

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 […]

Filed Under: From the Field, People

GMC Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week with Volunteer Spotlights

October 18, 2021 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

anna vann, volunteer, at island pond

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 […]

Filed Under: From the Field, People, Volunteers

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Thru-Hiking with a Dog: Blue Blazin’ Bug

October 17, 2025

Boston terriers probably aren't the breed that leaps to mind when you think "long-distance hike." With their cockeyed gaze, snubby snouts, stubby tails, and tendency to snort when they breathe, they bear a stronger resemblance to potbellied pigs than wolves. But appearances to the contrary, … 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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