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Winter Camping Do’s & Don’ts for a Successful Trip

January 28, 2021 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

Tent set up in the snow, guarded by evergreens at dusk, for winter camping

This article was written by John Plummer, VHCB AmeriCorps member & GMC group outreach & field coordinator. Winter camping can be very rewarding. There are no bugs, there are fewer crowds, you can see further through the forest. However, travelling in winter is challenging and poses risks that don’t exist at other times of the […]

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Mirna Valerio addresses GMC audience: “None of what we do in the outdoors exists apart from what is happening in our country.” 

January 14, 2021 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

Mirna Valerio speaks to audience via Zoom

Last Thursday, GMC was honored and excited to welcome Black ultramarathoner, hiker, author, speaker, and Vermonter Mirna Valerio to the Green Mountain Club’s virtual speaker series. Her session, titled “Awe, Community, & the Outdoors: A Perfect Trifecta,” brought attendees together in honor of our shared love for the outdoors and the power of nature to increase our joy, resiliency, and sense of community.   Her […]

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New Year, New Resolutions, New Change of Pace

January 7, 2021 by Angie Hilsman Leave a Comment

A snowy summit view of Mt. Abe

Last year set the tone for 2021, with cautious optimism and reshuffled priorities shaping New Year’s resolutions. While there’s some uncertainty hovering around 2021, Green Mountain Club staff are excited for new ways of connecting, new adventures, and new energy. Join us in pursuing these resolutions and let us know what you aim to achieve […]

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GMC Holiday Gift Guide 2020

December 3, 2020 by GMC Staff 2 Comments

Do you know someone who loves hiking through the winter? Or, maybe you have a family member planning a Long Trail thru-hike next summer, or another that enjoys day hiking throughout Vermont. Whether you are shopping for the youngest of hikers, or someone who no longer hikes but still feels a connection to the club, […]

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2020 Field Season Wrap Up

November 19, 2020 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

This post was written by Isaac Alexandre-Leach, GMC’s Field Supervisor. Stick a fork in it, the 2020 Field Season is done! Needless to say, this field season was an unusual one, but I’m not going to focus on all the ways this was a challenging year. Ultimately, we were lucky to be working at all, […]

Filed Under: From the Field, Hiking, News, Trail

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Tentsite at Willoughby State Forest.

Leave No Trace Activity Sheet

April 19, 2021

“Leave No Trace” means protecting wild areas from negative human impacts. There are seven Leave No Trace (LNT) principles that help us to protect natural areas. Check out these LNT activities, and complete at least three (in the woods, in your town, or in your backyard) to finish GMC’s Mud Madness … 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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