This article previously appeared in the Spring 2019 Long Trail News. I don’t know how much Long Trail pioneers thought about climate or bad storms when designing and building the trail. But after more than a century of trail maintenance and management, the Green Mountain Club is definitely concerned about our changing climate and its effects […]
Increased Usage of the Long Trail
If you’ve spoken to a Green Mountain Club caretaker while they’re on a summit, you may have noticed them clicking a small hand-held counter. The “clickers,” as we call them, are used to count how many individuals come up to the summit while the caretaker is there. The count spans an entire day’s shift, and […]
Outgoing Message from GMC President John Page
Last weekend, we celebrated our 108th Annual Meeting at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT. Amidst the socializing, hiking, trail work, and other good times, we did have a business meeting. Outgoing president John Page shared the following message with all present and we’d like to share it with you now. We thank John […]
Leave No Trace in Winter
The seven principles of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics are relevant year-round, but how you implement them can change from season to season. Winter, in particular, can seem like a puzzle in regard to doing the right thing, but it’s really quite simple. Read on for some tips on leaving a low impact as you travel […]
A Privy is a Privy is a Privy, or is it?
The article previously appeared in the Fall 2013 Long Trail News. To Pee or Not to Pee –Lee Allen The Long Trail and Appalachian Trail in Vermont are well known for the large number and varied design of their overnight facilities. Fortunately, the Green Mountain Club can never be accused of using a cookie-cutter design […]
