Author: Lily LaRegina
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2026 Photo Contest: Vote for Hikers’ Choice
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 announced on Monday, September 14, but first, we need your help to select our Hiker’s Choice winner. View all the Hikers’ Choice images below and…
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Memorial Day Weekend Marks the Start of Hiking Season in Vermont
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 Friday, May 22 officially kicks off Vermont’s hiking season after the seasonal mud season break. The Green Mountain Club, which manages and maintains 500 miles…
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Snowshoe Hikes for Beginners
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 have snowshoes? Check out this list from the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation of where you can borrow a pair (for free!) The…
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Your Stick Season Hike Recommendations
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 about hiking this time of year? Overall, those who shared agreed that the peacefulness of quieter trails, clearer views of the surrounding landscape through the…
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Camel’s Hump: Hiker Reflections on Their Backyard Mountain
Rising from the spine of the Green Mountains, Camel’s Hump is home to scenic views, a wilderness feel with its undeveloped summit, and choose-you-own-adventure hiking options. The mountain’s proximity to more populated areas like Burlington and Waterbury make it a popular and well-hiked destination, and its distinct peak provides the iconic background for the smaller…
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Bingo! Play Along with GMC for Mud Season
Was the latest snowstorm on your bingo card for mud season? Well, it was on ours. Check off boxes as you rack up your mud season experiences and try new ways to pass this messy time of year. Download a copy of the bingo sheet to play along: Mud Season Bingo Step in ankle-deep mud…
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Goodbye Pit Privies! The Conversion to Composters Is Complete
For the final project of the 2024 field season, GMC field staff installed a new moldering privy at Wintturi shelter on the Appalachian Trail in Bridgewater, Vermont. A new moldering privy is always an accomplishment, but this build actually marked the last privy conversion in Vermont, a long-awaited GMC milestone. Crews have converted 18 unsustainable,…