Author and thru-hiker Derick Lugo had started his Long Trail thru-hike last week at the Massachusetts border, with the plan to head northbound to Journey’s End over the coming month. Unfortunately, he and GMC staff have made the difficult decision to postpone the trip. What happened? Derick was pumped to start his Long Trail thru-hike […]
Storyteller Derick Lugo to Thru-Hike the Long Trail
Representing the nation’s oldest, long-distance hiking trail is no easy task. Our staff and volunteers do it regularly, balancing trail history, hiking advice, and Leave No Trace ethics while guiding new and veteran hikers alike. But what does it take to represent the Long Trail and the folks who manage it while hiking Vermont’s iconic […]