Hikers often ask if they can just keep hiking into Canada once they reach Journey’s End on the Long Trail. While a hiking trail does not exist exactly at the point the trail hits the border (nor does a checkpoint to legally cross over), there are trails in that area of Quebec. The below article […]
Thru-Hiking the Long Trail in Winter
This article previously appeared in the Winter 2019 Long Trail News. We GMC staff members have heard mention of winter end-to-end Long Trail attempts for years. We thought there had to have been at least a couple of winter thru-hikers, but no one could name one. A Long Trail News archives search turned up former […]
Search & Rescue on the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail
This article was written by Neil Van Dyke, Search & Rescue Coordinator, Vermont Department of Public Safety, and previously appeared in the Winter 2019 Long Trail News. While tens of thousands of people hike on Green Mountain Club trails every year without incident, occasionally things go wrong. Fortunately, Vermont has a dedicated and well-trained cadre […]
Hike the Short Trail
Parts of this description were excerpted from “The Short Trail: A Footpath Through History” with text and editing by Matt Larson, Julia Grand-Doucet, and Susan Shea. A hike on the Long Trail can sound intimidating to some people, but the Short Trail might be the perfect introduction for those wanting to experience what the Long […]
Winter Hiking with Babies & Toddlers
With the short days, cold weather, and lack of sun, winter can be a hard time to find the motivation to get outside; especially if you have a baby or toddler. But those are the very reasons why you should get outside, and bring your child with you. Fresh air, a little nature immersion, and […]
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