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Hiking Companions: How the Outdoors has Enhanced my Relationships

April 15, 2021 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

My First Outdoor Companions: I’ve lived in New Hampshire for most of my 33 years. Growing up, my mom would take me and my two siblings to explore outdoor spaces, from playgrounds to museums. We’d visit the abandoned crystal mine, back in the woods of Route 4a. Bogs dotted the 20-minute path, and we’d easily […]

110 Years of Women’s History on the Long Trail

March 8, 2021 by Chloe Miller 2 Comments

March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., which has been recognized by presidential proclamation since 1987, and here at the Green Mountain Club, we want to spend the month recognizing the contributions that women have made throughout the history of the Long Trail. From Emily Proctor who funded shelter projects in 1914, to the […]

The First Women Thru-Hikers of the Long Trail: The Three Musketeers

March 4, 2021 by Guest Author 3 Comments

This article about the first women thru-hikers of the Long Trail first appeared in the Fall 2008 Long Trail News under the headline “Without Male Escort or Arms: The Three Musketeers’ 1927 Traverse of the Long Trail” and was written by Reidun D. Nuquist. “Girl Hikers Reach Canadian Line after Walking 300 Miles” proclaimed the […]

Undercast Obsession: How to Get a View Above the Clouds

February 4, 2021 by Chloe Miller 1 Comment

Thanks to Stephanie Graudons and Ted Letcher of Great Range Frames for their expertise and photos in this article. Stephanie has an “undercast obsession,” and Ted, an atmospheric research scientist, has some tips on how to predict the temperature inversions and conditions that cause an undercast. If you’re a member of GMC’s Facebook group or […]

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

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 […]