In Vermont, we share wild spaces with black bears. The estimated 4,500 to 6,000 black bears living in Vermont are concentrated in the spine of the Green Mountains, and their habitat overlaps with the Long Trail and other trail systems. Black bears are typically skittish — unlike their grizzly cousins — which makes it unlikely […]
Hiking Vermont’s 5 Highest Peaks in a Day
Kristina Schelling, 25, scrolled through the Maine Hiking Facebook group for inspiration. A post from Jesse Reynolds caught her eye and sparked an all-day adventure up Vermont’s highest peaks. “He had been interested in hiking the VT 5 in a single day,” remembers Krissy. The “Vermont 5” refers to the state’s five 4,000′ peaks: Mount […]
No Trail Name, No Problem
This article previously appeared in the Summer 2021 Long Trail News under the title “No Trail Name, No Problem: Thru-Hiking 50 Years Ago.” It is written by avid hiker and Vermont resident, Tom McKone. Without a Trail Name “If he didn’t have a trail name, he didn’t hike the trail.” That conclusion made me laugh. […]
18 Recipes & Snacks to Try on Trail
Arguably, food occupies the most brain space when it comes to backpacking trip planning. What will you eat on a multiday hike? How much should you pack? Fresh or dried? Hot food or stoveless? There’s so much to consider to appropriately fuel you while keeping pack weight low. And if you’ve ever planned a long-distance […]
Hiking Skills: How-To’s and Refreshers
We all started somewhere — possibly a teary-eyed climb up Camel’s Hump while being chewed alive by black flies. As we approach the traditional start of hiking season this Memorial Day weekend, you may be wondering where to begin — or need a refresher after the long winter. Whether you’re brand new to hiking, growing […]
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