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Making Space for LGBTQ+ in the Outdoors

April 21, 2022 by GMC Staff 4 Comments

Bromley Summit with LGBTQ+ Pride flag backdrop

A trans woman was murdered in Morristown last week. Why am I, the Green Mountain Club’s Backcountry Construction Field Coordinator, relaying that in this space? Because I began April at […]

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How to Start Hiking as an LGBTQ+ Person

August 12, 2021 by Guest Author 2 Comments

person walks away from camera in the woods

This post was written by Lettie Stratton, founder of Wild Wanderer, an online community promoting outdoor activity (including hiking, biking, gear reviews, and more) for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. […]

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A Transgender Thru-Hiker’s Reflections

May 6, 2021 by Guest Author 7 Comments

Aubri Drake, a transgender thru-hiker, overlooks a lake as the sun goes down.

This article was written by Aubri Drake. It previously appeared in the Spring 2021 Long Trail News under the title “We Can All Belong: A Transgender Thru-Hiker’s Reflections on the […]

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Pride Hikes in Vermont

June 6, 2019 by Guest Author 2 Comments

This article was written by Becky Swem.  Bio below. It all started at a Pride Center of Vermont LGBTQ Family Dinner in February 2018.  From the other end of the […]

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Battell Shelter: A Look Back and Plans for the Future

August 21, 2025

At 3,300 feet on the south side of Mount Abraham, just under a mile from the summit, the Long Trail hiker comes upon Battell Shelter. The three-sided Adirondack-style lean-to, built in 1967 by work parties from Farm and Wilderness Camp in Plymouth, sleeps eight. Battell Shelter is one of the … 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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Join a guided hike on the Short Trail this summer!

Join the Green Mountain Club’s Visitor Services Manager, Emily Mosher, for a hike on the Short Trail! Learn more about hiking in Vermont, the Long Trail and the Green Mountain Club, and tips to have a successful hike as we explore the 0.5 mile loop at GMC’s headquarters building in Waterbury Center. These hikes are open to hikers of all ages, from beginner day hiker to seasoned backpacker. Hikes take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10am, and on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 2pm. Allow about an hour with plenty of stops to explore.

Wednesday, Aug 6
Tuesday, August 12
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Wednesday, September 3
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No RSVP necessary; for questions, email [email protected] or call 802-244-7037.