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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Walk Into Well-being, the Health Benefits of Hiking in Nature
By Jenny Feick, PhD All pictures are by the author unless otherwise credited and along the GDT unless stated otherwise.…