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0.37 miles of Long Trail protected, 0.8 miles for planned relocation secured October 13, 2026 MEDIA CONTACTS: Mollie Flanigan, , 802-241-8217Lily Sokolov, , 404-775-5948 WATERBURY, VT – The Green Mountain…
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The 0.9-mile relocation of the Long Trail employs sustainable trail design strategies, permanently protects land, and provides a better hiker experience Media Contact: Chloe Miller, Communications Manager, Green Mountain Club , 802-241-8324 …
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Looking for fall things to do? The Green Mountain Club has you covered, whether you’re looking for fall foliage hikes, family-friendly programs, hike recommendations, and more. Join us for these…
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Thank you to everyone who entered the 2026 GMC photo contest! This year, over 300 images were shared by the Long Trail hiking community, capturing the beauty of Vermont’s mountains,…
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Long Trail Day, the Green Mountain Club’s annual fundraiser and hike-a-thon for the trails, is on Saturday, September 19! On this unofficial club holiday, we’ll celebrate hiking in Vermont and…
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Most creek and river crossings on the Long Trail have a solid bridge or are mild flows of water. Nevertheless, all hikers should have a fundamental understanding of safe water…
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Thank you to everyone who entered the 2026 Photo Contest! We received many amazing entries this year and have loved going through all the photo submissions. All winners will be…
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Entries to the 2026 Green Mountain Club Photo Contest closed after August 31. Check back in for Hikers’ Choice voting, opening on Friday, September 4, and for the announcement of…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2026 CONTACT: Lily LaRegina, Communications Coordinator, , (802) 241-8215 Memorial Day Weekend Marks the Start of Hiking Season in Vermont Waterbury Center, Vermont – This…
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This article appears in the Summer 2023 Long Trail News and was adapted from a presentation by Vermont Search and Rescue Coordinator Drew Clymer. Most of us know and follow…
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This is a guest post by Tess “Storyteller” Rowan, LT Class of 2025, who has produced an audio documentary of her experience on the trail called “Field Notes: A Long…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2026 CONTACT: Chloe Miller, Communications Manager at Green Mountain Club , 802-241-8234 PROTECT THE TRAILS DURING VERMONT’S SPRING MUD SEASON Waterbury Center, Vermont – As spring arrives and snow melts, Vermont’s mountains…
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If you’ve hiked on the Long Trail (LT), you’re probably familiar with some of its notorious mud pits that require wide, precarious steps over a few random logs that dot…
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If you’re looking for some new-to-you trails and to discover little-visited corners of Vermont, the Long Trail (LT) Side-to-Side challenge might be perfect for you.A cousin of the End-to-End hiking…
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This article first appeared in the Winter 2025 Long Trail News and was written by Chloe Miller and Philip Werner. Age might change how we hike, but it doesn’t have…
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You don’t have to hike up a mountain to enjoy the trails and the winter scenery. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore one of these recommended walks! Don’t…
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A version of this article appeared in the Winter 2025 Long Trail News. This extended version also includes footnotes and sources. As a child on the family farm in Minnesota,…
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The 2025 field season was one of the more stable in my time, despite constant uncertainty concerning federal funding and operations during the government shutdown. Special Projects Senior Trail Technicians Andrew Muller, Matt Vezina, and…
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This article was written by assistant trail crew lead Jivana Esposito and appeared first in the Fall 2025 Long Trail News. As I dive deeper into the trail world, I…
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The new year is the perfect time to set goals for the year ahead, and one of our favorite is hiking goals! If you’re looking for a challenge to get…
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We asked and you answered! Our Long Trail hiking community on Instagram and Facebook replied to the question: What stick season hikes do you recommend? What do you like most…