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From the Field: Bathroom Talk at the Little Rock Pond Composting Privy

May 1, 2023 by Lily LaRegina 2 Comments

On an overcast morning in late March, several members of the Green Mountain Club’s full-time field programs staff took a two mile hike to Little Rock Pond for some post-winter, […]

Filed Under: Education, From the Field, Sustainability, Trail

A Mid-Season Report on the Historic Burrows Trail Rehabilitation

October 6, 2022 by Anna Gardner Leave a Comment

Crews put in checksteps during the Burrows Trail rehabilitation to prevent further erosion.

This post was written by Anna Gardner in August 2022. Crew continued work on Burrows every week until October 14, 2022, for a total of 128+ work sites.  Tens of […]

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How Trail Crews Fight Erosion

July 21, 2022 by Angie Hilsman 1 Comment

Stone stairs at Sterling Pond help curb erosion on a fall line trail.

“Erosion is what causes all the problems on trail,” says Kevin Hart, GMC field supervisor of the Long Trail Patrol. “The main goal of trail crew is to stop erosion.” […]

Filed Under: Education, From the Field, Stewardship, Sustainability, Trail

Citizen Science Projects on the Long Trail and Beyond

March 22, 2022 by Chloe Miller 1 Comment

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Spring is an excellent time to explore the natural world around us and celebrate plants and animals emerging again. But did you know your casual observations can contribute to scientific […]

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Happy Earth Day: GMC’s Approach to Climate Change and Sustainability

April 22, 2021 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

While Earth Day, celebrated every year since 1970 on April 22, is a time to reflect on our gratitude for the wild spaces around us, at its core is the […]

Filed Under: Stewardship, Sustainability Tagged With: climate, earth day, sustainability

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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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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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