Learn more about the GDT and the GDTA
With such a spectacular natural wonder, and a passionate community, there’s no end to the stories. On this page you’ll find all sorts of unique insights about what it’s like to experience the trail, and to volunteer with the association. If you like what you see, consider subscribing to our newsletter so you don’t miss out on this great content.
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Latest Publications
Waypoints
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Waypoints – October 2025
A Trail Treasure Trove – IN THIS ISSUE Website – Festivals – Photo Contest -Trail Building
Waypoints is the GDTA’s monthly email newsletter has Trail News; Events; Trail Building Trips; Contests; and other things related to the GDT
Pathfinder
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Pathfinder Newsletter Spring 2025
The Spring 2025 edition of the Great Divide Trail’s Pathfinder newsletter is now available! This edition features information about our…
Pathfinder is the GDTA’s bi-annual online magazing-style newsletter, filled with lots of great news and articles from hikers and GDT fans.
Recent Blog Posts
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Another Amazing Weekend at the Banff Mountain Film Fest
Another incredible weekend at the Banff Mountain Film Fest! The GDTA set up our beautiful booth at the BMFF Marketplace…
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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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Garage Sale: The Trail Community Showed Up—And We’re Grateful!
What a day! We’re thrilled to share that the Annual Garage Sale benefiting the Great Divide Trail Association raised over…
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Thank You for Making the 2025 Great Divide Trail Film Fest a Success!
On May 8, 2025, we gathered at the Globe Cinema in Calgary for an amazing evening celebrating wild places, outdoor…
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Pathfinder Newsletter Spring 2025
The Spring 2025 edition of the Great Divide Trail’s Pathfinder newsletter is now available! This edition features information about our…
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GDT Route Updates for 2025
Section A: A portion of the West Castle River Trail from Castle Mountain Resort to the Barnaby Ridge trailhead is…