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The Satisfaction of a Thru-Hike with Family

March 3, 2022 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

The Chartrand family thru-hikes the LT.

This post was written by Rita Chartrand. It appeared in the Winter 2021 edition of the Long Trail News under the headline “Trail’s End.” My husband, Phil, and teenage daughters, […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Hiking, Trail

Thru-Hiking the Long Trail with the Krebs Family: Q&A

January 27, 2022 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

Krebs kids show off plastic bags on their feet for rain protection

Dad Matt Krebs and kids Charlie (16), Ruth (14), and Joe (8) thru-hiked the Long Trail over 27 days in July and August, 2021. The family recounted their adventure — […]

Filed Under: Events, Hiking

Celebrating the Miles that Matter

January 20, 2022 by Guest Author 1 Comment

Kara Richardson Whitely approaches fire tower during 100 miles of LT hike.

This article is written by Kara “Mama Kubwa” Richardson Whitely. It originally appeared in the Winter 2021 edition of the Long Trail News under the headline “The Miles that Matter.”  […]

Filed Under: Hiking, People

Section Hiking the Long Trail over Three Winters

January 13, 2022 by Angie Hilsman 3 Comments

Sue Johnston finishes the Long Trail at Kelly Stand Road.

Sue Johnston and her husband, Chris Scott, park at the Route 9 trailhead in Bennington. No hikers greet them, nor do they expect any to at 3 a.m. on a […]

Filed Under: Hiking, People, Trail

10 Essentials to Pack on Any Winter Hike

December 16, 2021 by GMC Staff 2 Comments

Battell Trail in winter; pack the 10 essentials

Hiking preparedness is crucial in all seasons, but especially so in cold and unpredictable winter. GMC recommends the “10 Essentials” for any hike: nutrition, hydration, insulation, illumination, navigation, first aid […]

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Sounds and Stories on the Long Trail

April 20, 2026

This is a guest post by Tess "Storyteller" Rowan, LT Class of 2025, who has produced an audio documentary of her experience on the trail called "Field Notes: A Long Trail Odyssey." “I wish the world were more like the trail.” These words from a hiker on the Long Trail have stuck with me since we … Read more

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The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. Established in 1910 to build this trail stretching the length of Vermont, the club now also maintains the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and trails in the Northeast Kingdom in its mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." Read more...

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Mud Season is Here — Protect the Trails

See current trail closures by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (VTFPR) on state land as conditions change, available on TrailFinder, and avoid muddy trails, follow any seasonal trail or road closures, and help protect the treadway and vegetation during mud season.