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 – October 2025
A Trail Treasure Trove – IN THIS ISSUE Website – Festivals – Photo Contest -Trail Building
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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Preparing for a Great Divide Winter
By Jenny Feick, PhD All pictures were taken by Jenny Feick unless otherwise credited. Relatively few intrepid souls traverse the…
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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Cold Soaked Couscous Salad
by Melanie Sampson Oftentimes while summer hiking, I find myself craving something cold, something fresh, something crunchy – something “salad-y”.…
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Great Divide Trail Film Fundraiser
by Kate Hamilton, photos by Lisa Belanger The Great Divide Trail Film Fundraiser, brought together outdoor enthusiasts, and supporters to…
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Getting to Know Geartrade
by Michelle Hebenton Geartrade.ca was founded in 2012 in Okotoks, Alberta by an outdoor enthusiast and entrepreneur who saw a…
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Rowe Alternate Fun
By Barb Lauer, Most Photos by Lynnie Wonfor Last September (2022), mighty Lynnie Wonfor, her daughter, Zoe, and I hiked…
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Berry Nice
By Jenny L. Feick, Ph.D. All pictures are by the author unless otherwise credited. Introduction One of the most vivid…
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What DID You Eat While on the Trail Back in 1974?
by Jenny L. Feick, PhD, Editor of Tales from the Great Divide, Vignettes on the Origins & Early History of Canada’s…