Author and thru-hiker Derick Lugo had started his Long Trail thru-hike last week at the Massachusetts border, with the plan to head northbound to Journey’s End over the coming month. Unfortunately, he and GMC staff have made the difficult decision to postpone the trip. What happened? Derick was pumped to start his Long Trail thru-hike […]
Clarendon Gorge Bridge Repaired Thanks to Your Memberships & Donations
Wood is a sustainable resource that we use to build puncheon (boardwalk), shelters, privies (outhouses), and bridges. These structures make it possible for hikers to use and enjoy the 272-mile Long Trail. Eventually though, the wood components rot, and our trail and construction crews need to perform maintenance before it becomes problematic or hazardous. Thankfully, […]
Supporters Raise +$70,000 for Long Trail Day
Trail users up and down the state were out to celebrate the Long Trail, along with the success of raising more than $70,000 for its long-term protection, on August 28. The celebration, Long Trail Day, concluded a months-long fundraising effort led by community members. We at the Green Mountain Club are simply overwhelmed by the […]
2021 GMC Photo Contest Winners
A huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who participated in this year’s photo contest. Your submissions support our work by inspiring others to enjoy the outdoors, but they further our mission of making the “Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people.” We use them in the Long Trail News, in our […]
Vote for a Photo Contest Winner: Hikers’ Choice
We received so many great submissions for our annual photo contest. Now we need your help picking a winning photo for one last category: Hikers’ Choice. Take a look at all the photos below, and use the link to vote for your favorite by Wednesday, August 25. The winning photo will be featured on the […]
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