Once mud season starts, even GMC staff members have to take a break from hiking Vermont’s mountains. We tend to stick to the valleys instead, giving the trails plenty of time to dry out. Check out some of our favorite mud season activities below: Mollie Flanigan, Land Stewardship Coordinator Canoeing in the Champlain Valley In mud […]
Mud Season Has Arrived!
Help Protect Fragile Trail Environments Spring has sprung, although it’s not always easy to tell in Vermont. One day it dumps 6″ of snow, the next it’s 50° and sunny, and the back and forth wreaks havoc on our beloved trails. When the snow finally melts in town and at trailheads, it’s tempting to hope […]
A Winter GMC Section Outing
Green Mountain Club Sections are regional chapters of the club that get together for trail maintenance, hiking, and other fun things. This week, Burlington section member Robynn Albert shares a story of a recent hike that she led in the Adirondacks to Gothics and Pyramid Peak. This will no doubt be one of, if not […]
Wool Knickers and White Blazes: Part II
Don’t miss Part I of this series, A 1917 Inspired End-to End Long Trail Hike. This week, we share Mike’s gear list. This article previously appeared in the Fall 2017 Long Trail News. A 1917 Gear List for the 21st Century Clothing: Wool knickers Knee-length wool socks Sock liners Wool undergarments Leather hat Rubberized poncho Wool hat Wool […]
Wool Knickers and White Blazes: Part I
This article previously appeared in the Fall 2017 Long Trail News. A 1917 Inspired End-to End Long Trail Hike Okay, admit it. At some point, you’ve wondered what it was like to hike the Long Trail back in the early days. You know, wearing wool knickers, carrying a pack basket, and drinking water straight from […]
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