This article was written by Starr Morvay and previously appeared in the Summer 2017 Long Trail News. For most Long Trail end-to-enders, side trails are ways to get on and off the trail, and reference points for locating yourself on the map. That was certainly true for my husband Daniel and me as we hiked […]
A Questionnaire for the Bear
This questionnaire was written by GMC member Mary Lou Recor. Dear Valued Bear, Because we are concerned about negative encounters between wildlife and humans in the backcountry and because we value your opinion, we have formulated the following questionnaire to help us in our decision making. It should take you only about three minutes to […]
Vermont’s New Favorite Loop Hike: Barnes Camp Loop
If you’ve been around the New England hiking community long enough, you’ve probably heard some version of this phrase: “There aren’t loop hikes in Vermont.” This statement may be hyperbolic, but there is some truth in it: trails that form loops, of either the day-hiking or multi-day variety, are hard to come by along the […]
Being a Good Hiking Citizen
When on the trail, please remember to: Do the Rock Hop Twenty thousand visitors enjoy the subarctic alpine areas on Mount Mansfield, Camel’s Hump and Mount Abraham annually. Plants there survive harsh winters, but they can’t take trampling. Please walk only on bare rock, and stay on the trail. Follow Leave No Trace guidelines. Consult […]
Alan’s Backpacking Recipes
Heading out for a backpacking trip this summer? Try these tasty, filling, and nutritious recipes from Alan Paschell, GMC Montpelier Section member and two-time Long Trail End-to-Ender along with his wife, Morgan Irons. Start with these recipes and find out more about trail nutrition from Alan in the upcoming Summer 2018 Long Trail News. BLACK BEAN […]
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