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
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Waypoints – September 2025
That’s a Wrap! In this Issue: AGM – Alumni – Photo Contest – Meet Up – Volunteer – Gifts
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 2024
The Winter 2024 edition of the Great Divide Trail’s Pathfinder newsletter is now available! This edition features articles including:
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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Importance of Permits
The biggest challenge of thru-hiking the Great Divide Trail (GDT) isn’t the remoteness, the wildlife, the mountain passes, or the…
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Introducing the GDTA’s New Strategic Plan
The GDTA’s new Strategic Plan sets our course for the next five years (2025-2029), focusing on the Trail, the Association,…
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Pathfinder Newsletter Winter 2024
The Winter 2024 edition of the Great Divide Trail’s Pathfinder newsletter is now available! This edition features articles including:
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2024 Winners of the GDTA Photo Contest
The 2024 GDTA Photo Contest was a huge success, with over 200 photos submitted. A huge thank you to everyone…
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Banff Mountain Film Festival 2024
The Great Divide Trail Association ran a successful booth from November 1-3 at the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Sixteen volunteers…
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Pathfinder Newsletter – Spring 2024
The Spring 2024 edition of the Great Divide Trail’s Pathfinder Newsletter is now available! This edition features information about the…