Dust off your camping gear because the dates and locations for our 2024 trail building and maintenance trips have been set and we invite YOU to join us! This year, we have an array of opportunities, including 4 trail building trips on the High Rock Trail (HRT) throughout July, where we’ll be building new single-track trail on the…
Section A: Section B: Section C: Section D: Section E: Section F: Section G: Happy trails and good luck out there in 2024!
December 1, 2023 Winter conditions are here. Snow is falling and accumulating on the GDT so expect wet, icy and slippery trail conditions. Boots, hiking poles, snow cleats or snowshoes are recommended. Temperatures are below freezing, so be prepared for winter conditions and short days when travelling into the backcountry this winter. Remember that…
October 1, 2023 Fall colours are here and so is the snow! Expect trails at higher elevation to be snow covered with wet, slippery and muddy trail conditions. Nighttime and early morning temperatures are below freezing, so be prepared for cold temperatures, morning frost and shorter days when travelling into the…
September 28, 2023 Cooler temperatures, shorter days and morning frost are signs that summer in the mountains is winding down. Cool, wet weather this week will include some snowfall at higher elevations so expect wet and muddy sections following periods of rain or snow. TRAIL CLOSURES AND NOTICES: ACCESS: National…
August 27, 2023 Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality on much of the GDT. Recent cool weather resulted in snowfall at high elevations but a return to warmer weather this week will likely melt it all. TRAIL CLOSURES AND NOTICES: ACCESS: National and Provincial Park Trail Conditions: Banff National ParkJasper…
July 28, 2023 Wildflowers are blooming! Expect warmer temperatures this weekend and next week, along with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Most trails are clear and bare, but expect muddy conditions after periods of rain. TRAIL CLOSURES AND NOTICES: ACCESS: National and Provincial Park Trail Conditions: Banff National ParkJasper National Park – NEW Submit…
This edition of the Pathfinder Newsletter includes important announcements, and information to help plan your 2023 summer on the GDT – hiking and/or volunteering, a report on the recent Film Fundraiser, an adventure story on the GDT, a second installment of our nascent Food Column, special interest topics, and a…
June 26, 2023 Below average snowpack and a warm spring resulted in a much earlier snow melt than normal. Warmer temps has melted most of the recent fresh snow but expect wet and muddy trail conditions. Valley bottom trails at lower elevations are mostly bare or muddy, while trails at…
May 8, 2023 Spring is in the air and this is transition time on the GDT. Valley bottom trails at lower elevations vary from bare and muddy to slushy and icy, while trails at higher elevation remain snowbound. With warmer weather, trail conditions can change quickly from icy in the…
