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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Backpacker’s Best Burrito Bowl Recipe
by Melanie Sampson Life on the trail is full of the unexpected; weather and trail conditions can quickly change, there…
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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Volunteer Opportunity – Marketing Position
The Great Divide Trail Association is an active organization with significant growth in 2018 and we are looking for an individual to…
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In Memoriam – Bruce Parkin
By David Higgins Oddly, for someone who’s been closely involved with the Great Divide Trail for 45 of his 65…
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Message from GDTA President – Trail Crew Positions
By Dave Hockey In this issue of our newsletter I would like to chat about all the people it takes…
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The Vanishing Trail – Part 2: Mission Accomplished!
By David Higgins In “The Vanishing Trail – Part 1” in last fall’s edition of the Pathfinder, I shared some…
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Section D Facelift
By Brad Vaillancourt and Dan Durston Every family has its black sheep and the GDT is no different. Section D…
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Pathfinder Newsletter – Summer/Autumn 2018
Summer of 2018 was very busy for the GDTA, with more trail building and maintenance trips than ever before! Despite…