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Author Derick Lugo to Postpone LT Thru-Hike

September 23, 2021 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

Derick explores the Short Trail at GMC headquarters.

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. […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News Tagged With: Derick Lugo

Clarendon Gorge Bridge Repaired Thanks to Your Memberships & Donations

September 15, 2021 by GMC Staff 3 Comments

Staff repair bridge from a steel basket.

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 […]

Filed Under: News, Trail

Author Derick Lugo To Share Long Trail Thru-Hiking Experience

September 14, 2021 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — September 14, 2021 Contact: Alicia DiCocco, Director of Development & Communications [email protected]; (802) 241-8322 Green Mountain Club Partners with Author Derick Lugo To Share Long Trail […]

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Supporters Raise +$70,000 for Long Trail Day

September 2, 2021 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

Alicia DiCocco & Erica Harris at Barnes Camp on Long Trail Day, 2021

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. […]

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2021 GMC Photo Contest Winners

August 26, 2021 by GMC Staff 2 Comments

This high-contrast photo of Mt Ellen wins the grand prize; photo by Sam Yang

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 […]

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Hiking the Side-to-Side Challenge: Variety & Views

March 17, 2026

If you’re looking for some new-to-you trails and to discover little-visited corners of Vermont, the Long Trail (LT) Side-to-Side challenge might be perfect for you. A cousin of the End-to-End hiking challenge, the Side-to-Side Challenge was born in 2006 after years of hikers informally taking it … 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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