Beautifully illustrated with more than 185 historic and contemporary
scenic photographs, A Century in the Mountains is the definitive book
celebrating and documenting Vermont’s Long Trail and the men and women
who built it.
A Century in the Mountains includes:
• A complete history of the Long Trail and the Green Mountain Club
• The changing styles and ethics of hiking in Vermont.
• The complex natural environment of the Green Mountains and a close-up
look at Vermont’s unique mountaintop alpine areas.
• The life of the
mountain caretakers who assist hikers and protect the fragile mountain
environment.
• A look at the future of mountain recreation in Vermont.
Complete with maps and photographs, this book offers a fascinating
in-depth look at an important aspect of today’s Vermont. It also
celebrates the first 100 years of the Green Mountain Club’s vital work
on behalf of Vermonters and the mountains they love.
