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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
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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Getting to Know Geartrade
by Michelle Hebenton Geartrade.ca was founded in 2012 in Okotoks, Alberta by an outdoor enthusiast and entrepreneur who saw a…
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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Section A: Barnaby Ridge Alternate
by Barb Lauer Every summer for the past four, the mighty Lynnie Wonfor and myself have hiked a section of…
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Granny Gets High in Kakwa
by Margaret Gmoser – trail name Gnargret In February our group of six committed to 10 days of hiking SOBO…
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Thor’s Pioneering Proposal
By Jenny L. Feick, PhD Chapter Two of Tales from the Great Divide, Vignettes on the Origins and Early History…
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High Rock Trail Opening
by Kate Hamilton July 22, 2022 After 7 years in the making, this summer marked the official opening of the…
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2022 AGM Summary and Introduction to New Board Members
by Ashley Irving On September 26, 2022 the GDTA held their Annual General Meeting in Calgary, Alberta at Elite Brewing…
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2022 GDTA Volunteer Recognition Awards
by Kate Hamilton GDTA volunteers are one of the most important parts of the organization. Without them, there would not…