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 […]
First-Year College Students Learn Teamwork Through Trail Work
This post was written by Williams College student Nigel Jaffe. The most exciting aspect of the first few weeks for new students at Williams College is the popular first-year orientation program, WOOLF (Williams Outdoor Orientation for Living as First-Years). The majority of Williams first-years go on WOOLF trips – over 30 small groups of 10-12 […]
Outdoor Orientation Service Trip Roundup
This post was written by Lorne Currier, GMC Outreach & Field Coordinator. After months of planning and a wild three weeks of work, the Outdoor Orientation Service Trip season has come to a close! Starting on August 21st and ending on September 9th, the Green Mountain Club led 16 volunteer service projects, providing 150 participants […]
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