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Sticking to the Trail: Winter Traction

December 16, 2022 by Guest Author 3 Comments

hiker wearing microspikes on the summit of Camels' Hump

Vermont’s winter hiker has three options for foot travel across snow and ice, and slipping’s not one of them. When it comes to winter hiking traction and sticking safely to your surface, spike-less traction, spikes, and crampons will all get the job done in the right conditions, but which option is best? When Should I […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking, Trail

2022 Field Season by the Numbers

November 24, 2022 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

map of 2022 field projects in review

Look at all of this work you made possible! We are overwhelmed with gratitude for all of the support we received during the 2022 field season from hikers, members, donors, and volunteers. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the 2022 field season by the numbers. The map (click to enlarge) shows sites our […]

Filed Under: From the Field, News, 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 thousands of hikers (and dogs) climb the Burrows Trail on Camel’s Hump each year, and it shows. “I could see the trail widening and where […]

Filed Under: Sustainability, Trail

What does ‘Strategic Conservation Planning’ Mean for the Long Trail?

September 8, 2022 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

Director of Conservation Mollie Flanagan is responsible for strategic conservation planning

In 1986 the Green Mountain Club realized that changes in landownership in the Northern Forest region threatened the continuity of the northern Long Trail. Handshake agreements were no longer enough to secure access to the trail. More than 60 miles of the trail in northern Vermont crossed private land, with 30 miles on land for […]

Filed Under: From the Field, History, Trail

Hiking During Hunting Season in Vermont

September 6, 2022 by Kristin McLane 11 Comments

September 1st marks the start of Early Black Bear Season in Vermont, followed by many other hunting seasons throughout the fall. Hunting is allowed on all GMC owned and managed lands, including along the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail corridors in Vermont.  Please be safe when you are hiking and be respectful of all trail […]

Filed Under: Education, Hiking, News, Trail Tagged With: Fall Hiking

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Monthly donor spotlights

Giving Back to the Long Trail: Monthly Donor Spotlights

January 20, 2023

Vermont’s mountains are loved for many different reasons: formative youth experiences, core memories with family, camaraderie and friendships developed on trail, awe and appreciation for nature and its mental and physical benefits. To improve these experiences, GMC relies on the support of members … 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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