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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Cold Soaked Couscous Salad
by Melanie Sampson Oftentimes while summer hiking, I find myself craving something cold, something fresh, something crunchy – something “salad-y”.…
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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The Slow Way – 50yrs (and counting) to Complete the GDT
by Peter Rowlands I just wanted to send a “thanks” to the GDTA for your work on the “High Rock”…
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High Route Extension on the Great Divide
by Dan Durston North America’s continental divide contains stunning peaks and wild protected spaces which give rise to some of…
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2022 Trail Supporter Campaign Thank You
by Alex Northey, Ensuring Financial Capacity Committee Chair, GDTA I would like to start off by saying thank you to…
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Opinions on the Benefits of Hiking from “Tales from the Great Divide”
by Jenny L. Feick, PhD, Editor of Tales from the Great Divide, Vignettes on the Origins & Early History of…
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Trail Work – The Most Fun You Can Have If You’re Not Thru-Hiking
by Eloise Robbins I haven’t done much trail work before. I don’t live near a long distance trail, and I’m…
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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…