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Growing confidence and setting records with Liz Derstine

February 16, 2023 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Liz Derstine poses for a selfie at the southern terminus marker of the Long Trail.

Boston-based distance runner, endurance hiker, writer, and musician Liz Derstine answers popular questions from her recent online presentation hosted by GMC as part of the James P. Taylor Outdoor Adventure Speaker Series. Liz shared her story of going from an amateur backpacker to becoming a comfortable and experienced solo night hiker, setting fastest-known-time records on […]

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Giving Back to the Long Trail: Monthly Donor Spotlights

January 20, 2023 by Lily LaRegina Leave a Comment

Monthly donor spotlights

Vermont’s mountains are loved for many different reasons: formative youth experiences, core memories with family, camaraderie and friendships developed on trail, awe and appreciation for nature and its mental and physical benefits. To improve these experiences, GMC relies on the support of members and donors to care for the trails and shelters of the Long […]

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Decentering Whiteness in Hiking and Fostering Inclusivity Outdoors

January 13, 2023 by Guest Author 2 Comments

Mardi Fuller smiles at the top of Mt. Jackson while winter hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

This article previously appeared in the Winter 2022 Long Trail News, under the headline “Decentering Whiteness in Hiking,” and was written by Mardi Fuller. Join Mardi on Wednesday, February 22, on Zoom for an installment of the 2023 Outdoor Adventure Speaker Series: “Race, Identity, and Rime Ice: Hiking the New Hampshire 48 in Winter.” You’ll […]

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Spotlight on: Green Mountain Club Members

November 3, 2022 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

Nika Meyers at the Southern Terminus of the Long Trail

The Green Mountain Club was founded in 1910 with 23 incorporating members, and our members have been the backbone of the organization for the last 110 years. GMC would not exist with out its passionate, active member base. Your dues and donations support the programs of the club, from employing mountaintop caretakers during the hiking […]

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Support Hispanic Outdoor Leaders this Hispanic Heritage Month

September 27, 2022 by Angie Hilsman Leave a Comment

Support Hispanic Outdoor Leaders this National Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 15 launched National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through mid-October. Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors [HECHO] executive director Camilla Simon writes that as she celebrates Hispanic leadership and stewardship of land and water, it’s also vital to listen and learn from the traditional stewardship practices that are rooted in Hispanic culture. Read […]

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Ask a Science Teacher: Why is the Long Trail so Muddy?

March 27, 2023

Vermont — and especially the Long Trail — is known for being sort of muddy. We even have an official fifth season, "mud season." Why is Vermont (sometimes known as "Vermud") and the Long Trail so muddy? Why is the Long Trail so muddy? To answer, we asked Joe Bahr, newly minted author of the … Read more

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Mission

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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