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Winter Camping Do’s & Don’ts for a Successful Trip

January 28, 2021 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

Tent set up in the snow, guarded by evergreens at dusk, for winter camping

This article was written by John Plummer, VHCB AmeriCorps member & GMC group outreach & field coordinator. Winter camping can be very rewarding. There are no bugs, there are fewer crowds, you can see further through the forest. However, travelling in winter is challenging and poses risks that don’t exist at other times of the […]

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Winter Hiking Tips and Tricks

December 24, 2020 by Matt Heller Leave a Comment

Since the beginning of the pandemic, hiking has been one of the few activities that weren’t put on halt or altered dramatically. The 272 miles of the Long Trail and 166 miles of side trails saw increased use this year, up by about 35 percent. For some people, time spent on the trails was one […]

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2020 Field Season Wrap Up

November 19, 2020 by GMC Staff 1 Comment

This post was written by Isaac Alexandre-Leach, GMC’s Field Supervisor. Stick a fork in it, the 2020 Field Season is done! Needless to say, this field season was an unusual one, but I’m not going to focus on all the ways this was a challenging year. Ultimately, we were lucky to be working at all, […]

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The GMC During WWII

November 5, 2020 by Kristin McLane Leave a Comment

This article was originally posted in November 2016 and has been updated for 2020. Veterans Day is approaching and is a great time to reflect on those who have served our country. With the Green Mountain Club’s 110 year history, our members have been affected by many wars.  The effects of World War II, in […]

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Fall Hiking Safety

October 22, 2020 by Amy Potter Leave a Comment

Early November on Mt. Mansfield.

This article was originally posted in October 2018 and has been updated for October 2020. Please check our COVID-19 Response page for current hiking recommendations. “And all at once summer collapsed into fall…” Oscar Wilde Fall is here. The days are shorter and the temperatures are dropping. The high mountain summits are already full of […]

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The When, Where, Why, and How of Vermont’s Bugs

June 29, 2022

Summer is a hot time of year for Vermont's critters, especially the creepy, crawly kinds. And while bugs are great — they pollinate vegetation; decompose dead plants and animals; and fuel the food chain — they can also threaten human health and wellbeing. Here's what you need to know to protect … 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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