We received nearly 700 entries in our annual photo contest, perhaps the most ever. It was difficult to narrow it down, but we’ve selected 15 photos here to include in the Hikers’ Choice vote. These photos embody unique or memorable elements of the hiking experience, or struck our eye in a unique way. Please vote […]
The End of The Trail – Moments at Journey’s End Monument
Northbound Long Trail hikers have celebrated at the Journey’s End monument, the official northern terminus of the Long Trail at the Vermont-Canadian border, for decades. The monument is maintained by the International Boundary Commission and was likely originally installed in the 1930s. We asked Long Trail End-to-End hikers from the class of 2022 to submit […]
“I HATE HIKING!” One Story of Hiking with Dad
This article appears in the Summer 2023 Long Trail News. It was written by Brooke Marshall, inspired by hiking with dad. We reprint it here just in time for Father’s Day. My dad’s an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker who’s climbed the 100 highest peaks in New England…twice. He’s also a Long Trail End-to-Ender; he section-hiked the […]
Growing confidence and setting records with Liz Derstine
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 […]
Giving Back to the Long Trail: 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 […]
