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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High Route Extension on the Great Divide
by Dan Durston North America’s continental divide contains stunning peaks and wild protected spaces which give rise to some of…
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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Tales from the Trail: Section G – Kakwa to Robson
One Epic Adventure! By Barb Lauer After completing the easiest section of the GDT last summer (section C, Field to…
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Grannies and Youngsters – The GDT is for Everyone
By Margaret Gmoser July 11th to 16th, 2020 was slated for a section of the GDT from south to north. I…
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Horse Packers Clean Up GDT Camp
By Wendy Ryan Wendy Ryan is both an avid horseback trail rider and a GDT enthusiast. From Pincher Creek, Wendy has…
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2020 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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2020 Trail Building and Maintenance Trips
By Doug Borthwick 2020 was another great year for trail building and maintenance on the Great Divide Trail. Much thanks has to be…
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2020 GDTA Annual Report
By Brad Vaillancourt, President of the Great Divide Trail Association To call 2020 a historic year feels like an understatement. 2020…