GMC Manchester Section

Some very exciting trail protection and outdoor recreation news! Middlebury College hasdonated a trail right-of-way to GMC, permanently protecting 1.5 miles of Long Trailtreadway crossing the Middlebury Snowbowl in Hancock, VT. Since 1986, the club has been working toward permanently… Continue Reading →

Completed Three-Year Burrows Trail ProjectAfter 70 weeks of work over the past three years, the Green Mountain Club and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation completed a top-to-bottom rehabilitation project of the Burrows Trail on Camel’s Hump! The… Continue Reading →

It’s important to be prepared for all kinds of conditions in the mountains when out hiking. This time of year, it’s important to carry with you extra layers and traction footwear, even if you don’t expect to need them! Keep… Continue Reading →

Thank you to everyone who entered the 2024 photo contest! Over 100 individuals shared over 500 images that capture the beauty of Vermont’s mountains, trails, and hiking community as seen through your eyes and camera lenses.  View the winning images… Continue Reading →

A big area of focus this time of year is foliage season hiking, but fall trail maintenance is just as important! Many of you are currently planning for your fall work days and recruiting volunteers to join.If you’re looking for… Continue Reading →

On Saturday, September 21, Green Mountain Club staff and sections celebrated this year’s Long Trail Day fundraising efforts with members of the hiking community. The weather was on our side this year, with sunshine and fair temperatures adding even more… Continue Reading →

VTDigger: “Repeat flooding compounds need for repairs to Vermont’s popular trail networks” GMC’s Director of Field Programs spoke with VTDigger ‘s Shaun Robinson about the damage and recovery process facing Vermont’s recreational resources after this summer’s storms. asd https://vtdigger.org/2024/07/17/repeat-flooding-compounds-need-for-repairs-to-vermonts-popular-trail-networks/ Long… Continue Reading →

Wilderness First Aid on 8/10 Registration is still open for the summer Wilderness First Aid course! Add to your backcountrysafety skills and emergency preparedness with this 16-hour course at GMC headquarters inWaterbury Center on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August… Continue Reading →

Once again, hikers can climb an observation tower on the summit of Bromley Mountain in Peru,VT. This 40-foot-tall steel observation tower stands on Bromley’s summit (3,260 Q.), offeringsweeping views of Killington, Okemo, Stratton, and Glastenbury mountains, and the surroundingareas. It… Continue Reading →