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Organized Recreation Trail Networks: Anchoring Vermont Communities

February 21, 2019 by Mike Debonis 7 Comments

  In the past year, much attention has been paid to the role of outdoor recreation in the social, economic, and environmental health of our society. In Vermont, there seems […]

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A Year in Review – GMC’s FY18 Annual Report

January 10, 2019 by Mike Debonis 1 Comment

There is no better way to experience the power of the Long Trail System than getting out on the trail. This year, I had the good fortune to do just […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News, Volunteers

Tucker Johnson Shelter is Back!

November 21, 2018 by Mike Debonis 2 Comments

This fall, the Green Mountain Club rebuilt Tucker Johnson Shelter. Tucker Johnson Shelter is located just north of Maine Junction on the Long Trail and is actually the third Long […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News, Volunteers

2018 Field Notes

October 25, 2018 by Ilana Copel 1 Comment

This post was written by Ilana Copel, GMC’s Field Supervisor. It’s that time.  The snow is flying and our field season is wrapping up for the year. And what a […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News, Trail

Introducing Keegan Tierney, Director of Field Programs

July 5, 2018 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

We are happy to announce that Keegan Tierney has joined the Green Mountain Club as our Director of Field Programs! Keegan’s life-long love for trails began in his youth hiking […]

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Snowshoe Hikes for Beginners

February 3, 2026

You don't have to hike up a mountain to enjoy the trails and the winter scenery. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore one of these recommended walks! Don't have snowshoes? Check out this list from the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation of where you can borrow a pair (for … Read more

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Mission

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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