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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Trail Work – The Most Fun You Can Have If You’re Not Thru-Hiking
by Eloise Robbins I haven’t done much trail work before. I don’t live near a long distance trail, and I’m…
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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Gone Batty
Summer of 1975, my most frightening and embarrassing hiking moment by Lani Smith It was a beautiful calm, warm summer weekend, so…
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Her Odyssey: Introduction
by Bethany Hughes and Lauren Reed The women of Her Odyssey, Bethany ‘Fidgit’ Hughes and Lauren ‘Neon’ Reed, are in…
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Pathfinder Newsletter – Winter 2020
This edition of the Pathfinder Newsletter includes articles showcasing GDT hiking, information to help plan your 2020 summer on the…
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Blazing the Trail
Thoughts on Tagging the GDT By Dave Higgins Sure, there are more up-to-date options available nowadays if you want to…
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2019 Thru-Hike Videos
Several amazing videos were made by 2019 GDT thru-hikers. Here is a list of links to them. These videos are great…
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Maligne River Swim Adventure
by Joan Pendleton This was not supposed to be a swim adventure. It was supposed to be a lovely five…