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Trail Angels Foster Community and Connection

November 8, 2023 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

This article previously appeared in the Fall 2023 Long Trail News. It was written by Chloe Miller, GMC’s Communications Manager and Long Trail News Editor. Midafternoon, Monday, July 10. Several […]

Filed Under: Hiker Voices, Hiking, People, Trail

The End of The Trail – Moments at Journey’s End Monument

August 3, 2023 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

Northbound Long Trail hikers have celebrated at the Journey’s End monument, the official northern terminus of the Long Trail at the Vermont-Canadian border, for decades. The monument is maintained by […]

Filed Under: Hiker Voices, Trail

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

May 1, 2023 by Lily LaRegina 1 Comment

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

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, […]

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 […]

Filed Under: Sustainability, Trail

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Summer Hiking Bingo

May 31, 2025

GMC wants to help you make the most of your summer with Summer Hiking Bingo! These challenges are designed to help you get outside, learn new hiking skills, and connect with the hiking community. Download and print your own or stop in at GMC's Visitor Center to pick up your bingo board. When you're … Read more

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Mission

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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