This post was written by Bill Caulway, GMC Worcester Section member. In late October 2017, a storm rumbled through Vermont with strong winds and rain, causing power outages, erosion damage, and downed trees. The trail needed to be assessed for damage in addition to its general end-of-season maintenance. My GMC Section asked for a volunteer so […]
What to Expect on a Trail Maintenance Outing
Trail maintenance on the Long Trail System is done by both professional trail crews and volunteers. Much of the volunteer work is led by our fourteen sections, who have adopted most of the Long Trail, side trails, and shelters. Every section hosts trail maintenance outings each spring, to clean up the trail after winter, and each […]
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers have been the backbone of the Green Mountain Club since its beginning in 1910. In fact, there is no way the club could manage the trails, shelters, conservation lands, and office operations without them. Volunteering is a great way to meet active GMC members, be a part of the hiker community, and support the […]
The Women Presidents of GMC
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we want to celebrate the women presidents that the Green Mountain Club has had. Women have been a part of GMC almost from the beginning and there have been four women presidents throughout the years. Shirley Strong 1969 – 1971 Shirley Strong was first introduced to GMC […]
Winter Trails Day 2017
March 4th dawned cloudy and frigid, in what seems to be a tradition, for the 21st Annual Winter Trails Day. But that didn’t stop GMC members and non-members alike from coming out to Long Trail Brewing in Bridgewater Corners for a fun-filled day of hiking, learning, and socializing. With the help of 20 volunteers, we were […]
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