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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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What DID You Eat While on the Trail Back in 1974?
by Jenny L. Feick, PhD, Editor of Tales from the Great Divide, Vignettes on the Origins & Early History of Canada’s…
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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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…
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The Great Divide Snow of ’74
By Jenny L. Feick, PhD Writing the article on the Snows of the Great Divide got me thinking about encounters…