Stay up to date on GDTA activities
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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August 2019 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – August 21, 2019 Trail conditions are generally good but expect some wet and muddy sections during…
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July 2019 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – July 24, 2019 Alpine wildflowers are blooming! Trail conditions are improving quickly but expect some wet and muddy…
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June 2019 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – June 29, 2019 It’s transition time on the GDT. Valley bottom trails at lower elevations vary from…
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Spring 2019 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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GDT Route Updates for 2019
Effective immediately, the GDTA is announcing one change to the main route of the GDT as well as an update…
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Winter 2018/19 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – November 23, 2018 Winter conditions are here. Snow has fallen on all of the GDT and is accumulating…
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2018 Trail Building & Maintenance Trips
2018 was a very busy year for the GDTA, with more Signature, Hybrid, Walking, Bridge-building, and Scouting trips than ever…
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October 2018 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – October 22, 2018 Fall colours are here, and so is the snow! Snow has fallen on…
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September 2018 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – September 25, 2018 Fall weather has arrived in the Rockies and that means autumn colours and fresh…
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August 2018 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – August 30, 2018 WILDFIRES: Fire hazard ratings have reduced in the Rockies. Rain has improved the air…
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July 2018 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – July 27, 2018 Alpine wildflowers are blooming! Trail conditions are generally good but expect some wet and muddy…
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June 2018 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – June 27, 2018 It’s transition time on the GDT. Valley bottom trails at lower elevations vary from…
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Winter 2017/18 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – November 13, 2017 Winter is here. Snow has fallen on all of the GDT and is…
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High Rock Trail – 2017
By Doug Borthwick This year, we increased our work on the High Rock Trail significantly, expanding to multiple scouting and…
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October 2017 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – October 23, 2017 Fall colours are here, and so is the snow! Snow has fallen on…
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September 2017 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – September 26, 2017 Cool, wet autumn weather has arrived in the Rockies. Expect fresh snowfall above…
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August 2017 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – August 22, 2017 WILDFIRES: Fire danger ratings in the Rockies are very high and trail closures…
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July 2017 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – July 29, 2017 Summer is in full swing on the Great Divide which means alpine wildflowers…
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November 2016 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – November 1, 2016 Winter is coming! Fresh snow has fallen on most of the GDT. Expect snow…
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October 2016 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – October 14, 2016 Fall colours are here, and so is the snow! Fresh snow has fallen on…
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Calling all Volunteers
The GDTA is always looking for more volunteers to help us build, maintain, and promote the Great Divide Trail. Can…
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2025 Winners of the GDTA Photo Contest
Wow… What another amazing collection of photos this year! With 110 photos submitted from 32 individuals it was quite the…
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Waypoints – October 2025
A Trail Treasure Trove – IN THIS ISSUE Website – Festivals – Photo Contest -Trail Building
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Introducing the new GDTA Website!
The GDTA website has been a labour of love since its creation by Brad Vaillancourt in 2013. From the beginning,…
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Trail Info Night – Vernon, BC
Are you Great Divide Trail curious? We are having a presentation at Valhalla Pure Outfitters and can’t wait to show…
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End of Season Wrap Up!
Join us at Prairie Dog Brewing on Thursday, October 16th from 6–9 pm for a casual meetup with the Great…
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Waypoints – September 2025
That’s a Wrap! In this Issue: AGM – Alumni – Photo Contest – Meet Up – Volunteer – Gifts
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Introducing the 2025 Trail Ambassadors
Hiking on the GDT this summer? Following adventurous souls on Instagram? This summer, keep your eyes peeled for the GDTA…