The new High Rock Trail is open! Many thanks to all of our sponsors, supporters and the incredible volunteers who worked so hard over the past 7 years to build this new trail! It is now time to celebrate this awesome achievement at the High Rock Trail Grand Opening Ceremony.…
This year we will be holding 7 trail building trips on the High Rock Trail (HRT) in June and July, as we prepare for the official opening of the HRT this summer! This trip is the last High Rock Trail trip this summer. DATES: July 23 to 27, 2022 SIZE:…
This year we will bridge the Oldman River crossing on a GDT stretch that follows the Original GDT. This trip is the ninth trip this summer. DATES: July 28 to August 1, 2022 SIZE: 10 people CAMP SET-UP: Kitchen & dining shelters, fire pit & latrine. FOOD: Volunteers will bring…
This year we will be finishing the Jackpine River Valley trail clearing that was started last year. This trip is full but contact us if you are interested in being put on the waiting list or are interested in our other trips. Come join us in the mountains, build trail,…
Exciting news - We are partnering with the Friends of Jasper National Park to continue clearing a challenging, overgrown stretch in the Maligne River Valley, on the historic Mary Schaffer route from Maligne Pass to Maligne Lake. This trip is full but contact us if you are interested in being…
Our Annual General Meeting is back in person! We are honored to have 2021 Outside Magazine's Outsider of the Year Lil' Buddha as our speaker Come join us at Elite Brewing on the evening of September 26th from 7:00-9:00 PM. We will have some mingling, followed by our honorary guest…
The Banff Mountain Film Festival featuring live and online films of adventure stories and explorations around the world is coming to Banff, Alberta October 29 - November 6, 2022. In addition to the for-pay film showings, there are many exciting free events: talks, exhibitions and the Festival Marketplace. The Festival…
Enjoy a fun filled night of history and hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail by GDT Guidebook author, Dustin Lynx, and other veteran hikers. Wednesday, February 15 - Doors open at 6:30pm, event starts at 7:00pm. Reserve your free ticket on EventBrite.
Join Dr Jenny Feick, author of Tales from the Great Divide, Vignettes on the Origins and Early History of Canada’s Great Divide Trail and Great Divide Trail Association for an evening of stories and photos about how the vision for the Great Divide Trail originated and its route devised. You…
Do you have questions about hiking as a woman? Here's a webinar for women, by women. Join 3 panel speakers who will talk all about preparing for your first solo backpack or first backpack, safety, gear, and hygiene. Whether you are going out for a day hike or a thru-hike…
