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“Erosion is what causes all the problems on trail,” says Kevin Hart, GMC field supervisor of the Long Trail Patrol. “The main goal of trail crew is to stop erosion.”…
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Interested in backpacking (or inspired by this year’s 481 End-to-Enders)? Getting started can be intimidating but once you get going, it’ll quickly become second nature. Here’s what you need to…
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Hiking with kids is intimidating. There are more needs to anticipate and plan for. You will carry more. There’s new gear to navigate. We get it. Keep reading to get…
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Cindy Griffith and Ira Sollace are list people. They tackle lists of peaks and trails to reach places they’ve never even heard of, like Cow Mountain. Cindy recently found that…
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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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Spring is an excellent time to explore the natural world around us and celebrate plants and animals emerging again. But did you know your casual observations can contribute to scientific…
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Inside the Mind of Mikaela Osler, FKT Record Holder When I finally removed my socks, at the end of a 20-hour hiking day, my feet were a waxy grey-white. My…
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There can be no denying that 2021 was been an active year for search and rescue (SAR) in Vermont. While no database provides exact numbers, there have been an estimated…
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Sue Johnston and her husband, Chris Scott, park at the Route 9 trailhead in Bennington. No hikers greet them, nor do they expect any to at 3 a.m. on a…
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What makes a National Scenic Trail scenic? What is the significance of one scenic vista? How much time and money should be put into maintaining one view? These were some…
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What is it like to work on a trail crew? For more than 90 years the Green Mountain Club has hired seasonal crews to live and work on our trails.…
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Arguably, food occupies the most brain space when it comes to backpacking trip planning. What will you eat on a multiday hike? How much should you pack? Fresh or dried?…
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This article previously appeared in the Spring 2021 Long Trail News under the title “Day in the Life of a GMC Caretaker.” As many more people than usual took up…
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If you’re curious about the Long Trail or planning a thru-hike, learn from folks who have completed an end-to-end hike on the Long Trail. Panelists shared advice with the hiking…
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Last week, seven end-to-enders took questions from the hiking community about their experiences hiking the Long Trail. Whether you’re simply curious about the Long Trail, or you’re actively planning an…
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Spring officially started March 20, but warming weather ushers in the real telltale signs of spring. Flowers are blooming and trees are budding. Birds are migrating back to Vermont to…
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This article was written by Nigel Bates. It previously appeared in the Winter 2020 Long Trail News under the title “Side-to-Side in Less Than a Week.” In July I set…
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The Fall 2020 Codding Hollow property conservation agreement protects one-third of a mile of Long Trail in Johnson and Waterville. You can read more about the protection in this press…
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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…
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This article was written by Neil van Dyke and previously appeared in the Winter 2020 Long Trail News under the headline “Winter Hiking Safety.” There are few times more beautiful…
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This article was written by John Page and previously appeared in the Summer 2020 Long Trail News. Before 1910 the Summit House hotel at the top of the toll road…