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GMC Manchester Chapter Fall Planning Meeting – minutes

GMC Manchester Chapter Spring Planning Meeting – November 8, 2025 Place: Londonderry Rescue SquadTime: 5:00pm – Pot LuckAttendees: 23 Chapter President Marge Fish ran the meeting. INTRODUCTION…Marge welcomed everyone;…everybody introduced themselvesMarge reported:…a review of governance is on going at the… Continue Reading →

Trail Hardening work north of Bromley

The Long Trail Patrol did a terrific relocation going north from Bromley ski area as you go down into the col, with switchbacks and small staircases.

Upcoming events! Join GMC Manchester for an event this fall

Friday October 24 Help needed for a trail work day with students from the Dorset 5th and 6th grades – need 6-9 adults who like working with students- to do water bar cleaning. Non members welcome – RSVP to Marge Fish 802-384-3654 or  marge.fish@gmail.com as soon as possible Saturday… Continue Reading →

Long Trail Day – Fundraiser and Hike-a thon Saturday, September 20⋅8:30am – 4:00pm

On Saturday September 20, join Dave Ratti and Manchester Section GMC for a hike up Stratton Mtn for the Long Trail Hike-aThon Fundraiser. The hike will be 7.6 miles round trip with 1710 feet elevation gain and will be hiked… Continue Reading →

Middlebury College Grants Trail Right-of-Way

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 →

Field Season Projects + Accomplishments

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 →

Shoulder Season + Winter Hiking Safety

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 →

2024 Photo Contest Winners 

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 →

Recruiting Volunteers for Fall Trail Work

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 →

Long Trail Day Recap

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 →

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