June 12–14, 2026 | Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
Celebrating the Great Divide Trail—and all trails! Join us this June 12–14 in the Crowsnest Pass for the inaugural Trail Days, a weekend dedicated to celebrating 50 Years of Wild.
While rooted in the legacy of the Great Divide Trail, this event is a celebration of all trails, the landscapes they traverse, and the communities that bring them to life. Hosted by the Great Divide Trail Association, Trail Days brings together locals, visitors, and outdoor enthusiasts to connect, learn, and celebrate recreation in one of Alberta’s most incredible mountain regions.
🎟 All-Access Pass: $35 per person for the full weekend
Friday, June 12
- Kick things off with a welcome evening at the Orpheum Theatre in Blairmore, featuring live music from the Kinjo Brothers.
Saturday, June 13
A full day of Trail Days programming, including:
- A vibrant market with local vendors and community groups
- Live music from Tynan Groves
- Hands-on workshops and trail-focused learning experiences
- A planetarium experience with Dark Sky Guides
- An evening 50 Years of Wild celebration featuring a panel discussion with founding and legacy GDTA members
- Live music from Sid Marty
Sunday, June 14
- Morning pancake breakfast
- Afternoon Great Divide Trail hiker meet-up. Connect with past, present, and future GDT hikers to swap stories and talk trail planning.
Featured Experiences:
A Calgary-based family band blending soul, roots, reggae, and R&B, the Kinjo Brothers bring an energetic and globally influenced sound shaped by years of touring and musical collaboration
Step inside an immersive dome theatre and explore the night sky like never before. Using a 360° projection system, this guided experience takes you on a journey through the stars, planets, and beyond bringing the universe to life through engaging storytelling and visuals, no matter the weather.
50 Years of Wild – Panel Discussion
To celebrate 50 Years of Wild, join us for a special panel featuring three of the Great Divide Trail Association’s founding members, Dave Higgins, Jeff Gruttz, and Jenny Feick, alongside Wayne Marshall and Dan Wallace, who played a key role in bringing the GDTA out of hibernation in 2004.
Renowned Alberta singer-songwriter, author, and former park warden, known for his original songs and storytelling inspired by the Rocky Mountains and life in Western Canada.
Whether you hike, bike, ride, or simply enjoy time outside, Trail Days is your invitation to celebrate the trails that connect us—to nature, to community, and to each other. Explore, learn, and experience everything the Crowsnest Pass has to offer.
Free & Open to the Public
Everyone is welcome to drop in and enjoy select Trail Days experiences at no cost:
- Trail Days Market with local vendors and community groups, and live music from Tynan Groves – Saturday, June 12th
- Select workshops – Saturday, June 12th
- Great Divide Trail hiker meet-up for past, present, and future hikers to connect, share stories, and talk trail planning – Sunday, June 13th
Thank you to our lead sponsor, Travel Alberta, for making this event spectacular!