Help Protect Fragile Trail Environments Spring has sprung, although it’s not always easy to tell in Vermont. One day it dumps 6″ of snow, the next it’s 50° and sunny, and the back and forth wreaks havoc on our beloved trails. When the snow finally melts in town and at trailheads, it’s tempting to hope […]
Book Review: On the Trail with Boots McFarland
I don’t know about you, but when those frigid January days hit, I start to think about summer hiking. I pick out the places I want to hike in the coming season and pore over maps, guides, and blogs. I dream about extended daylight, bright sunshine, and warm temperatures. Summer hiking seems like a wonderful […]
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 […]
2018 Field Notes
This post was written by Ilana Copel, GMC’s Field Supervisor. It’s that time. The snow is flying and our field season is wrapping up for the year. And what a year it’s been! Caretakers As the backcountry stewards of four summits, four ponds, and nine overnight sites in the Long Trail System, GMC Caretakers: Spoke […]
Fall Hiking Safety
“And all at once summer collapsed into fall…” Oscar Wilde Summer felt as if it would go on forever this year, but alas, fall may finally be here. The days are definitely shorter, and the temps are starting to drop. Before we know it, the mountains will be full of snow and ice. With the […]
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