Now Hiring! Field Work Coordinator

Update, April 16, 2024: The Great Divide Trail Association would like to thank everyone for their interest in this position. We are no longer accepting submissions for this position. We will be reaching out to applicants shortly. The Great Divide Trail Association is looking for a motivated individual to work…

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Call-out for a Board Treasurer!

Join the adventure! The Great Divide Trail Association is on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for budgets and numbers to take on the vital position of Treasurer. Step into the role, become a key player on the Board of Directors until next September, and have your…

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GDT Route Updates for 2023

Section A: No updates. Section B: Additional trail construction continues as we fine-tune the High Rock Trail resulting in a few minor route changes. The new Window Mountain Lake Bypass was completed last summer, creating an equestrian friendly route or shortcut for hikers wishing to skip the lake (which you…

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Call for Board Members – August 2022

Great Divide Trail Association, Calgary, Alberta Backpackers, hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, would you like to share your passion with others? Do you want to participate in responsibly creating an iconic Canadian wilderness opportunity? Do you have 6-10 hours to volunteer each month? The Great Divide Trail traverses the continental divide between…

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COVID-19 Update

Enjoy the GDT safely in 2022 While pandemic recovery continues and the world continues to reopen, the Great Divide Trail Association continues to consider what is best for the health and safety of the trail community that we serve. Staying active in the outdoors is an excellent way to keep…

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COVID-19 Update

Enjoy the GDT safely in 2021 While pandemic recovery continues and the world slowly reopens, the Great Divide Trail Association continues to consider what is best for the health and safety of the trail community that we serve. Staying active in the outdoors is an excellent way to keep your…

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International Volunteer Day 2020

The Great Divide Trail Association would like to thank our amazing volunteers, who, despite the challenges of 2020, have made this one of our most productive years. As a result of our volunteers’ hard work, the new High Rock Trail was opened, and the Association obtained Charitable Status. In addition…

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Call for Board Members

Are you an avid hiker, a backpacker who would like to share your passion with others?   Would you like to participate in responsibly creating an iconic Canadian wilderness opportunity?   Do you have 6-10 hours to volunteer each month?  The Great Divide Trail traverses the continental divide between Alberta…

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High Rock Trail

The new High Rock Trail is open and now the official main route of the GDT. The GPS track has been posted to the GDT App and our map page where it can be downloaded. We continue to improve the High Rock Trail annually, but it is completely hikeable and…

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