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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Reflections on Sections F and G
By Dave Higgins I know what you’re thinking – what would possess a guy in his late 60s to even…
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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2019 Changes to GDTA Board
At every AGM, we thank departing Board members for their contributions, re-elect members that desire to serve another 3 year…
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2019 Trail Building & Maintenance Trips
2019 was a very busy year for the GDTA, with more scouting, trail building and maintenance trips than ever before.…
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Come Build Trails with Us: It’s More than Just Work
Ask Canadian Rockies hikers about the Livingstone PLUZ and you might draw blank stares. Often only known by locals, this…
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Volunteer Opportunities – Help Us Lift the GDTA to the Next Level
Last April 7–13, organizations across the country celebrated National Volunteer Week. The thematic premise for recognizing Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers…
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Guthook Guides GDT App
“We hiked Section E last summer and found the Guthook Guides App to be invaluable! It allowed us to do…
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An Awesome Weekend Loop on the GDT
By Barb Lauer For those without the time to do a thru-hike on the Great Divide Trail, you might want…