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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GDT Horseback Adventure
by Brent Wray; photos by Brent Wray; videos by Peter van der Gugten I’ll never forget the text message that changed my…
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 AGM Keynote Speaker
This year’s GDTA Annual General Meeting was a celebration of 45 years of the Great Divide Trail Association. It was…
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Book Launch: Tales from the Great Divide, Second Edition
The Collector’s Edition of Tales from the Great Divide, the compilation of stories about the history of Canada’s Great Divide Trail…
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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…