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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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June 2016 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – June 29, 2016 Wildflowers are blooming! Most of the snow from the freak snowstorm last week has melted…
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Spring 2016 Trail and Road Conditions Update
Trail Conditions Update – April 30, 2016 Spring is in the air! This is transition time on the GDT. Hiking…
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November 2015 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – November 1, 2015 Winter is coming! The GDT has experienced an unusually long fall hiking season with…
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Owen Creek to Pinto Lake – 2015
After an amazing signature trail maintenance trip on the Aldridge Creek Trail in BC, five keen volunteers continued the trail…
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Aldridge Creek – 2015
From July 15-19, the Great Divide Trail Association partnered with the Hornaday Wilderness Society, the trail operator for the Aldridge…
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August 2015 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – August 24, 2015 TRAILS: Conditions are good on most of the GDT. Trails are mainly dry…
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July 2015 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – July 27, 2015 TRAILS: Conditions are good on most of the GDT. Trails are mainly dry…
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April 2015 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – APRIL 17, 2015 Spring is transition time on the GDT. Hiking trails at lower elevations vary…
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November 2014 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – NOVEMBER 18, 2014 Winter has arrived in the Rocky Mountains! Snow has fallen on all of the GDT…
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October 2014 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – OCTOBER 7, 2014 Fall colours are here! Fresh snow has fallen on most of the GDT and has…
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September 2014 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 Autumn is fast approaching, the leaves are changing and fresh snow has fallen…
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Hidden Creek – 2014
Twenty-one volunteers spent four days (July 24 to 27, 2014) working to repair damage to the Great Divide Trail caused…
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July 2014 Trail and Road Conditions
Trail Conditions Update – JULY 22, 2014 High elevation sections of the GDT still have some snow patches but…
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The Flood of 2013
Unfortunately due to road and trail damage from the severe flooding in south-western Alberta in June 2013, our 2013 GDT…
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Etherington Creek – 2012
Fifteen volunteers spent four days camped on the north fork of Etherington Creek. A bridge over the main fork of…
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Lost Creek – 2010
This year’s planned trail maintenance in the Lost Creek area has been successfully completed. Sixteen people took part in a…
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Upper Oldman – 2009
Major trail work took place during July 2009. A newly formed volunteer group dedicated to the ongoing maintenance of the…
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Baril Creek – 2006
In September 2006, members of the Great Divide Trail Association and the Alberta Wilderness Association, with help from several Pathway…
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Cataract Creek – 2004
In 2004, major trail clearing, bridge building and some trail realignment was done between Cataract and Lost Creeks, across the…
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Membership Month 2025
February is Membership Month at the GDTA! Are you a member of the GDTA? If you are, then from the…
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Support the GDTA at the 2025 Calgary Marathon!
The Great Divide Trail Association is this year’s Green Bib Charity for the Servus Calgary Marathon. The 2025 marathon dedicates time, energy, and resources…
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2025 GDT Calendar
Back by overwhelming support is the 2025 GDTA Calendar. Featuring 14 spectacular photos of the GDT, showcasing our Photo Contest…
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2024 Winners of the GDTA Photo Contest
The 2024 GDTA Photo Contest was a huge success, with over 200 photos submitted. A huge thank you to everyone…
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Photo Contest – Submission Deadline October 26, 2024
Hiking season is winding down, so it’s time to share the amazing things you’ve experienced along the Great Divide Trail!…
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2024 Annual General Meeting
Monday, September 16th at 6:00 PM MST – ONLINE Don’t miss this year’s AGM! We’ll be unveiling exciting updates on…
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Sections E and F: Jasper National Park Closure
Sections E and F: Jasper National Park, remains closed. All permits and reservations in Jasper through March 31, 2025 will…
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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…