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Be Bear Aware

May 5, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco 8 Comments

The mountains and forests that make for great hiking and camping also serve as prime bear habitat. While living and recreating with bears is nothing new in Vermont and negative […]

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Spring Walkthroughs & Trail Maintenance Days

April 22, 2016 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

Each spring, Green Mountain Club’s sections visit the sections of trails that they maintain to get them prepared for the hiking season ahead. Section volunteers spend the day (or days!) […]

Filed Under: News, People, Stewardship, Trail, Volunteers

Microspikes, Mittens, & Merriment: Winter Trails Day 2016

April 12, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

In February, the Green Mountain Club celebrated our annual Winter Trails Day event at the CC Outdoor Store in Waterbury. GMC worked in partnership with the CC Outdoor Store, a […]

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Killington Volunteers maintain Long Trail

April 5, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

This article about GMC’s Killington Section was written by Gareth Henderson at the Rutland Herald and was posted on the Rutland Herald Online on March 28, 2016. KILLINGTON — Anyone […]

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The Cabins of Bolton Valley

March 25, 2016 by Alicia DiCocco 2 Comments

There has been a lot of excitement surrounding the renovation of Bolton Lodge and Bryant Cabin, both located in Bolton Valley. We are working with several partners including Vermont Land […]

Filed Under: Camps, News

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Thru-Hiking with a Dog: Blue Blazin’ Bug

October 17, 2025

Boston terriers probably aren't the breed that leaps to mind when you think "long-distance hike." With their cockeyed gaze, snubby snouts, stubby tails, and tendency to snort when they breathe, they bear a stronger resemblance to potbellied pigs than wolves. But appearances to the contrary, … 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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