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The Great Divide Trail Association is always busy – it’s not just trail maintenance, a small-but-mighty army of volunteers works year-round to advance in our mission to build, maintain, and protect the Great Divide Trail. Check back often, or consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter.
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The Hang Tags Are Back in Town!
Are you planning to hike the Great Divide Trail in 2026? Whether you’re tackling the full length of the trail…
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Time Travel With Us to 2126
We’re creating a 100-year time capsule for the Great Divide Trail, and we want your stories, photos, and drawings inside…
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WayPoints – May 2026
Time Travel With Us IN THIS ISSUE Trail Days – Stewardship – Time Capsule – Calendar
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Crowsnest Pass Stewardship Day – June 6, 2026
Join the upcoming Ed Gregor Stewardship Day Everyone is welcome to join the upcoming Ed Gregor Stewardship Day on Saturday,…
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Trail Days 2026: 50 Years of Wild
June 12–14, 2026 | Crowsnest Pass, Alberta Celebrating the Great Divide Trail—and all trails! Join us this June 12–14 in…
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Turn Your Gear into Trail Support
Geartrade Garage Sale in Support of the Great Divide Trail Association Got gear you are not using anymore? Let it…
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Waypoints – April 2026
A Taste of the Trail IN THIS ISSUE Film Fest – Donate – Garage Sale – Trail Days – Bear…
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2026 Trail Building & Maintenance – Call for Volunteers
Bust out your camping gear because the dates and locations for our 2026 trail building and maintenance trips have been set and…
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Waypoints – February 2026
Getting Together IN THIS ISSUE Calgary Outdoor Show – Spring Fling – Calendar
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Waypoints – January 2026
Helping You Plan. IN THIS ISSUE Planning – Volunteer – Sponsorship – Trail Supporter – FilmFest – Garage Sale -…
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Great Gear and Great Trails Go Together: The GDTA Partners with Durston
The Great Divide Trail Association is proud to announce a significant multiyear sponsorship with Durston. Designed in the Canadian Rockies…
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GDT Updates for 2026
All Trip Planning Resources have been updated for 2026. This includes our Maps, Campgrounds, Itineraries, and Permits pages, as well…
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A Huge Thank You for an Incredible Trail Supporter Campaign
This year’s Trail Supporter Campaign was nothing short of inspiring. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised $46,112.39…
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Pathfinder Newsletter Winter 2025
The Winter 2025 edition of the Great Divide Trail’s Pathfinder newsletter is now available! This edition features:
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2025 Hiker Survey
Hikers! Please take some time to fill out our hiker survey. We really appreciate your feedback to help us better…
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Waypoints – November 2025
Huge Announcement! IN THIS ISSUE Announcement – Pre-sales – FarOut – Blaeberry Crossing- Film Fest
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Alberta Junior Forest Rangers
This past July, the Great Divide Trail Association (GDTA) partnered with Alberta’s Junior Forest Rangers (JFR) for a week of…
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Great Divide Trail Annual Film Festival Call for Film Submissions – 2026
Thank you for your interest in submitting your film to the Great Divide Trail Association’s Annual Film Fundraiser We are…
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Jesse’s 2025 Ultralight Advent Box. Thank You, GearTrade!
For the third year in a row, the Great Divide Trail Association (GDTA) is honoured to be one of the…
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2026 GDT Season Wrap-Up!
Another incredible season on the Great Divide Trail is coming to a close, and it’s time to get together, swap…
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WayPoints – July 2026
Trail Closures IN THIS ISSUE Trail Conditions – Mural – Blaeberry Car – Calendar
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Call for Board Members – 2026
The GDTA is seeking dynamic, committed, community-oriented Board of Directors candidates to join our team. These positions will be voted…
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Great Divide Trail Mural Unveiled in Coleman
On June 14, 2026, we unveiled the stunning Great Divide Trail mural, created by artist Lynnie Wonfor in Coleman, Alberta, during…
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The Blaeberry Cable Car Is Open!
After five years of planning, collaboration, fundraising, and an incredible amount of volunteer effort, we are more than excited to…
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Success of the Servus Calgary Marathon Green Bib Program
A second year of success at the Servus Calgary Marathon! The Green Bib Program once again saw strong support in 2026, with 614 participants…
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WayPoints – June 2026
Trail Conditions IN THIS ISSUE AGM – Trail Conditions – Resupply – Permits – Blaeberry Car – Calendar
