By Kori Skillman/VTDigger The Green Mountain Club has reached its goal of raising $4 million for projects along Vermont’s Long Trail, despite difficulties stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The Long Trail Legacy Campaign mounted by the private, nonprofit organization raised money […]
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State: Stay off hiking and biking trails during mud season
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) is reminding the public that it is mud season and many trails around the state are closed through Memorial Day weekend. Mud season is the time period (typically the duration of […]
Green Mountain Club offers intro to hiking online workshop
Wednesday, July 14, at 4 p.m. — VIRTUAL—Summer is here and one of the best and most enjoyable ways to tend to your well-being and the wellness of your family and friends is to get outside! Whether you’re looking to […]
Police and Green Mountain Club officials caution hikers about ever changing conditions
Trails above 2500 feet remain closed until Memorial Day The Vermont State Police, in cooperation with the Green Mountain Club and their agency partners, issued a warning May 6 reminding those heading out onto Vermont’s hiking trails of the ever […]
“Leave No Trace”
©Ember Photography A backcountry skier enjoys powder turns between the trees earlier this year. Partnering organizations are promoting safe and responsible backcountry practices statewide. Ethics promote backcountry safety and responsible use of Vermont’s winter mountain environment In an ongoing effort […]