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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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Section D: Fire Update
The Blaeberry and Amiskwi valleys have reopened, meaning Section D of the GDT can be thru-hiked. The GDTA has assessed…
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2023 GDTA Trail Building and Maintenance Trips
This was the most ambitious year in the field for the Trail Building and Maintenance Committee crews to date, with…
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Winter 2023/24 Trail and Road Conditions
December 1, 2023 Winter conditions are here. Snow is falling and accumulating on the GDT so expect wet, icy and slippery trail…
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October 2023 Trail and Road Conditions
October 1, 2023 Fall colours are here and so is the snow! Expect trails at higher elevation to be snow…
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September 2023 Trail and Road Conditions
September 28, 2023 Cooler temperatures, shorter days and morning frost are signs that summer in the mountains is winding down.…
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August 2023 Trail and Road Conditions
August 27, 2023 Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality on much of the GDT. Recent cool weather resulted in snowfall…
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July 2023 Trail and Road Conditions
July 28, 2023 Wildflowers are blooming! Expect warmer temperatures this weekend and next week, along with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Most trails…
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June 2023 Trail and Road Conditions
June 26, 2023 Below average snowpack and a warm spring resulted in a much earlier snow melt than normal. Warmer…
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Spring 2023 Trail and Road Conditions
May 8, 2023 Spring is in the air and this is transition time on the GDT. Valley bottom trails at…
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BC Trails Day – June 3rd
Join us on Saturday, June 3 at the Elk Pass Trail Head in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park between 9am and…
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What is the Great Divide Trail Signature Trip?
by Wayne Marshall The Signature Trip is many things. It is Historical The concept began in 2003 while two hikers…
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GDT Route Updates for 2023
Section A: No updates. Section B: Additional trail construction continues as we fine-tune the High Rock Trail resulting in a…
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Winter 2022/23 Trail and Road Conditions
November 16, 2022 Winter conditions are here. Snow is falling and accumulating on the GDT so expect wet, icy and slippery trail…
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2022 GDTA Trail Building and Maintenance Trips
by Tasha Shakotko and Kate Hamilton The trail building and maintenance committee, chaired by Dave Hockey, had a very busy…
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October 2022 Trail and Road Conditions
October 26, 2022 Fall colours are here and so is the snow! Expect trails to be snow covered and wet,…
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September 2022 Trail and Road Conditions
September 22, 2022 Cooler temperatures, shorter days and the first snowfall and frost are signs that summer in the mountains…
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August 2022 Trail and Road Conditions
August 26, 2022 Wildflowers are blooming and berry season has started! Most of the GDT is now snow free with…
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July 2022 Trail and Road Conditions
July 23, 2022 Wildflowers are blooming! Above average snowpack and a cooler than average spring have resulted in lingering snowpack…
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June 2022 Trail and Road Conditions
June 24, 2022 Spring is transition time on the GDT. Above average snowpack and a cooler than average spring have…
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Spring 2022 Trail and Road Conditions
Spring is in the air and this is transition time on the GDT. Valley bottom trails at lower elevations vary…
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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…
