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 – September 2025
That’s a Wrap! In this Issue: AGM – Alumni – Photo Contest – Meet Up – Volunteer – Gifts
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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Pathfinder Newsletter – Spring/Summer 2023
This edition of the Pathfinder Newsletter includes important announcements, and information to help plan your 2023 summer on the GDT…
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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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…
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GDTA Spring 2023 Webinars
In the early spring of this year, the Outreach Committee presented four GDT trip preparation, planning, and helpful advice webinars:…
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Pathfinder Newsletter – Winter 2023
This edition of the Pathfinder Newsletter summarizes the recent Trail Supporter Campaign and thanks all who participated in it. Additionally,…
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What is the Great Divide Trail Signature Trip?
by Wayne Marshall The Signature Trip is many things. It is Historical The concept began in 2003 while two hikers…