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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Pathfinder Newsletter – Winter 2023
This edition of the Pathfinder Newsletter summarizes the recent Trail Supporter Campaign and thanks all who participated in it. Additionally,…
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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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…
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Hiking Saskatchewan Crossing to Field, SOBO
By Barb Lauer Another summer, another section of the GDT completed. Woohoo! This summer it was Section D, Saskatchewan Crossing…
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Thru Hiking the Great Divide Trail with a Baby
Author: Kyle Philibert-Palmer Background: Kyle & Natasha Philibert-Palmer thru-hiked the GDT in 2021 with their 8 month old son “Toothless”.…
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2021 GDTA Volunteer Recognition Awards
Each year we recognize the efforts of our volunteers who have gone above and beyond to help us achieve our…
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Adopt a Trail Program
by Deb Yanchula and Jeremy Bateson It was Day 2 and we were following Dutch Creek up towards Tornado Pass.…