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
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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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…
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GDT Route Updates for 2022
Section A: No updates. Section B: The High Rock Trail is officially the main route of the GDT this year…
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Pathfinder Newsletter – Autumn 2021
This edition of the Pathfinder Newsletter includes articles showcasing adventures on the GDT, accomplishments this year, volunteer recognition, special interest…
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2021 GDTA Annual Report
By Brad Vaillancourt, President of the Great Divide Trail Association At the beginning of the year, we gladly said goodbye…
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First Impressions of the Second Edition of “Tales from the Great Divide”
By Jenny Feick, PhD, Editor of Tales from the Great Divide Tales from the Great Divide, Vignettes on the Origins…
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Reflections from the GDT FKT
By Andrew Cotterell First Day “Today was the hardest and most rewarding day. First part was like the Rockwall, Iceline…