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Maintaining & Protecting Vermont's Long Trail Since 1910

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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 Leave a 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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Your Donations Make a Difference

December 31, 2020 by Alicia DiCocco Leave a Comment

Does your gift make a difference? The short answer: yes! I have been working in the field of fundraising for the better part of a decade and folks often question whether their gift makes a difference to an organization. Sure, if you were the only one donating $25 and no one else did, it might […]

Filed Under: People, Volunteers

Creating Winter Wonderscapes with Artist and Caretaker Kati Christoffel

December 17, 2020 by Chloe Miller 1 Comment

Last week, watercolor artist and longtime GMC caretaker, Kati Christoffel, led eager participants through another wonderful painting workshop. This time, we transitioned into the winter season with a delightful snowy scene of a classic Long Trail shelter. Kati’s art workshops have been one of our best virtual event series, attracting dozens of aspiring artists from […]

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Rock Hopper on the Long Trail: 273 miles and 101 Stories to Canada

December 10, 2020 by Guest Author 2 Comments

This article was written by Tom Kidder and previously appeared in the Spring 2020 Long Trail News. In 2016 my grandson Cyrus and I started section hiking the Long Trail. He was six. Reaching Canada in July, 2019, was the end of an epic journey that both of us will treasure for the rest of […]

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What the Green Mountain Club is Thankful For

November 26, 2020 by GMC Staff Leave a Comment

In a year of challenges, we’d like to take time to reflect on what we as a staff are thankful for. While there is plenty of work to be done, there is also plenty to celebrate. Here’s what we’re giving thanks for this year. Volunteer & Education Coordinator Lorne Currier: I’m thankful for… The many, […]

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Mirna Valerio speaks to audience via Zoom

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

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 … 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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