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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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Berry Nice
By Jenny L. Feick, Ph.D. All pictures are by the author unless otherwise credited. Introduction One of the most vivid…
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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2021 Thru-hiker Videos
Looking for inspiration for your summer on the trails? Check out these amazing videos created by three talented thru-hikers from…
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Cairnes Creek Bridge Build 2021
by Paul Jollymore The Cairnes Creek crossing has presented a problem in recent years with washouts due to high levels…
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Trail Maintenance Magic
by Eloise Robbins “It is the worst hiking I’ve ever done in my life,” the southbounder complained, a soft accent…
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October 2021 GDT Thru-Hike
by Oliver Cautereels Dear readers of the Pathfinder Newsletter, My name is Oliver Cautereels. After working at Pfizer Manufacturing Puurs…
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To Bridge or Not To Bridge?
by Dave Higgins When it comes to stream crossings on the Great Divide Trail, that is indeed the question. Let’s…
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Snows of the Great Divide
By Jenny L. Feick, PhD (All pictures except where noted were taken by the author.) At this time of year…