BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Vancouver X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240111T203000 DTSTAMP:20240212T001158Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/planning-a-trip-along-the-great-di vide-trail-webinar-2024/ SUMMARY:Planning a Trip Along the Great Divide Trail Webinar 2024 DESCRIPTION:Our annual webinar with section-by-section overviews\, tips on planning a trip\, and a walkthrough of the reservation system.\n \;\nT his webinar focuses on thru-hiking\, but it is applicable to anyone wishin g to hike on the GDT this year. We will have an overview of each section\, alternates\, options for shorter loops\, and exit locations. We will cove r the resupply locations and finish with a tutorial on the various reserva tion systems for booking campsites along the trail.\n \;\nThe event is FREE but registration is required – \;Click \;HERE \;to reg ister.\n \;\nFollowing registration\, you will receive an email. \ ; Click on the “View the Event” button in this email and it will take you to the event viewing page. At the bottom of this event viewing page th ere will be a link to the Webinar Zoom that will be released 30 minutes pr ior to the event starting. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/12/17e99eed-fe27-e09c-30b9-c9a9efa6b963.jpg CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-EMIYJ8o3Y END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240118T203000 DTSTAMP:20240212T001115Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/women-on-the-great-divide-trail-we binar-2024/ SUMMARY:Women on the Great Divide Trail Webinar 2024 DESCRIPTION:Hear what these accomplished GDTers have to say about the wilde st thru-hike.\n\nHost: Kate Hamilton\, Executive Director\, Great Divide T rail Association\n\nSpeakers: Charlene Deck\, Natasha Philibert-Palmer\, M egan Paolini\, and Eloise Robbins\nThe event is FREE but registration is r equired – \;Click \;HERE \;to register.\n \;\nFollowing registration\, you will receive an email. \; Click on the “View the Event” button in this email and it will take you to the event viewing pa ge. At the bottom of this event viewing page there will be a link to the W ebinar Zoom that will be released 30 minutes prior to the event starting. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/12/3cb14cf3-006b-eb7c-1574-e87f912e9af5.jpg CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240229T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240229T203000 DTSTAMP:20240225T045335Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/gear-selection-on-the-great-divide -trail/ SUMMARY:Gear Selection on the Great Divide Trail DESCRIPTION:Our gear webinar is back by popular demand! Join us February 29 th at 7pm MST as we talk all things gear related for a hike on the Great D ivide Trail. Hosted by multiple GDT alumni that also have experience on ma ny other thru-hikes. All hikers and questions are welcome\, no matter the experience. Whether you are heading out for your first weekend hike or hea ding out on a GDT thru-hike\, come join us!\n \;\nRegister here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/gear2.jpg CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gear-selection-on-the-great-divide-tra il-tickets-837098964537?aff=oddtdtcreator END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240328T203000 DTSTAMP:20240321T181250Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/risk-management-webinar-wildlife-a nd-lightning/ SUMMARY:Risk Management Webinar: Wildlife and Lightning DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our fourth webinar of 2024\, this week joined by Dev on Kelly\, a Conservation Officer and GDTA member. He will be discussing e ncounters with wildlife\, how to mitigate them\, and some strategies in id entifying risk and how to respond. We will also be discussing the prevalen ce of thunderstorms in the Canadian Rockies\, the risks of lightning\, ass ociated types of lightning strikes\, and making informed choices. \;\n \nThis webinar is highly suggested for those that have never hiked in bear country\, or those with limited experience in high alpine environments. H owever\, there will information for a variety of experience levels. \; \n\nRegister here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/03/thumbnail_20210809_065901-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0f7c98dd-4576-4673-a594-a 064fc46570e@bba57fee-858f-40d3-b1ad-7abbddadb7ad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240404T203000 DTSTAMP:20240401T172430Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/natural-history-webinar-geology-an d-glaciers/ SUMMARY:Natural History Webinar: Geology and Glaciers DESCRIPTION:\n\nWe are happy to be joined for our first Natural History Web inar presented by geologist\, Connor Elzinga MSc. He will discuss how the Canadian Rockies were formed and their unique properties\, types of glacie rs and how to identify them\, and fossils we can find in the Rockies. All while using the GDT as a point of reference\, noting how the natural histo ry created and established multiple sections and features of the Great Div ide Trail.\n\nRegister here\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/04/20230716_170829-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240411T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240411T213000 DTSTAMP:20240327T141909Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/great-divide-trail-annual-film-fes tival/ SUMMARY:Great Divide Trail Annual Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of cinematic adventure\, and get excited fo r the upcoming backpacking season!\n \;\nSign up on \;Eventbrite\n  \;\nGUEST SPEAKER: Jodi Hilty\nDr. \;Jodi \;Hilty is presiden t and chief scientist of Y2Y. Specializing in ecological corridor and larg e landscape research\, \;Jodi \;has more than 25 years of experien ce managing large landscape conservation efforts. This work focuses on app lying best available information to address complex challenges through col laborative\, community-based efforts\, and through supporting Indigenous l eadership in conservation. Author or editor of four books\, she also led t he writing of the 2020 Global Guidelines for Conserving Connectivity as th e deputy chair of the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Na ture) Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group.\nWatch WayPoints\, \ ;Instagram\, and \;Facebook \;for more information.SPONSORSHIP\nTo discuss sponsorship opportunities\, or to donate a silent auction item\, please contact \;Kate. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/01/FilmFestGDTA-Wilderland.Media-00554-copy.jpg CATEGORIES:In Person Events LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada GEO:51.045572;-114.075019 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Al berta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Globe Cinema:geo:51.045572,-114. 075019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240506T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240506T213000 DTSTAMP:20240502T213717Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/great-divide-trail-workshop/ SUMMARY:Great Divide Trail Workshop DESCRIPTION:On May 6th\, 2024 Valhalla Pure in Vernon\, BC is hosting a Gre at Divide Trail workshop.\n\nCome check it out to watch the "Best of" GDT Films\, hear about what it's like to hike the GDT\, and have the opportuni ty to ask questions.\n\nTickets are $20 and can be purchased in person at VPO Vernon.\n\nAll proceeds go back to the Great Divide Trail Association. Thank you\, VPO! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/05/IMG_2193.jpg CATEGORIES:In Person Events LOCATION:Valhalla Pure\, 2814 48 Ave \, Vernon\, V1T 3R4\, Canada GEO:50.28177;-119.26982 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2814 48 Ave \, Vernon\, V1T 3R4\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Valhalla Pure:geo:50.28177,-119.2 6982 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240511T150000 DTSTAMP:20240223T235928Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/geartrade-garage-sale/ SUMMARY:Geartrade Garage Sale DESCRIPTION:Are you overwhelmed with camping gear you no longer use\, or ar e you eager to upgrade your outdoor equipment without burning a hole in yo ur pocket? Look no further! Grab your used gear that you are ready to part with\, and join us at the Geartrade Gear Sale on May 11th\, 2024\, from 1 0 AM to 3 PM – a Garage Sale event where the camping community comes tog ether to buy\, sell\, and trade their high-quality gear!\n\nThe $20 cost o f securing your space to sell your items\, directly supports the Great Div ide Trail Association. All funds will be donated to the GDTA!\n\nBy making this purchase\, you'll be reserving your 8' x 8' space for the event. Hur ry\, as spaces are limited and reservations are non-refundable. \;\n\n Please note that tables will not be provided\, so we recommend bringing yo ur own table or blanket to display and sell your gear. Join us in the park ing lot of our building for a day of outdoor gear enthusiasts connecting a nd exchanging equipment!\n\nClick here to secure your space!\n\nThis is an in-person event\, held in the Geartrade.ca parking lot! We are located at 6 Fisher Cres in Okotoks\, AB.\n\nQ: "But Michelle\, what if I don't have anything I want to sell\, and I just want to come to browse and hopefully purchase some used gear?"\n\nA: No worries! This event will be free to at tend if you have nothing to sell! We are so excited to host the outdoor co mmunity and chat about gear and summer hiking plans.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/Geartrade.png CATEGORIES:In Person Events LOCATION:Geartrade\, 6 Fisher Cres\, Okotoks\, Alberta \, Canada GEO:50.723201;-113.953384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Fisher Cres\, Okotoks\, A lberta \, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Geartrade:geo:50.723201,-113.9 53384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240623 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240630 DTSTAMP:20240225T201600Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-2-david-thompson-trail-mainte nance-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #2 - David Thompson Trail Maintenance Trip DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Divide Trail Association for a self-supported ma intenance trip on the David Thompson Heritage Trail. Self-supported trips have few camp facilities and a more independent and flexible camp experien ce. These are preferred trips for experienced volunteers. Volunteers are e xpected to be able to hike up to 10 km per day carrying a daypack and tool s. OHV support will be available to bring in camping gear and supplies to camp. The crew will be clearing brush and deadfall\, repairing washed out tread\, assessing the crossings over Cairnes Creek and the Blaeberry River and making improvements as required. \;\n\n Volunteers are responsib le for bringing their own clothing and camping gear\, e.g. tent\, sleeping bag.\n Volunteers are responsible for bringing and cooking their own foo d.\n While trail building experience is not mandatory\, volunteers should have experience backcountry camping and hiking.\n Trips are free for GDT A Members.\n Carpooling assistance will be coordinated by the GDTA this y ear for those interested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance t ools\, tool training\, and safety orientation for all trips.\n\nFor more i nformation check out our \;Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/64f9ddb2-18c4-4a41-8e5e-6b1bd0b6a0b1.jpg CATEGORIES:Self-Supported Trip LOCATION:David Thompson Heritage Trail\, Cairnes Creek Recreation Site\, Bl aeberry\, BC\, Canada GEO:51.716233;-116.709368 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cairnes Creek Recreation Si te\, Blaeberry\, BC\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=David Thompson Her itage Trail:geo:51.716233,-116.709368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240704 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240709 DTSTAMP:20240326T040723Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-3-womens-backcountry-walking- maintenance-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #3 - Women's Backcountry Walking Maintenance Trip DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Divide Trail Association for a women's only (wom en and women identifying) backcountry walking trip. Backcountry walking tr ips offer a unique experience for a mobile crew\, performing light trail m aintenance while hiking 10-15 kilometres per day on the GDT. Camp location moves daily and participants are responsible for their own gear and food. This trip model is designed for small crews where backpacking experience and a higher level of fitness is required. Location details will be provid ed closer to the event.\n\n Volunteers are responsible for bringing their own clothing\, cooking and camping gear\, e.g. stove\, fuel\, tent\, slee ping bag.\n Volunteers are responsible for bringing and cooking their own food.\n While trail building experience is not mandatory\, volunteers mu st have experience backcountry camping and hiking.\n Trips are free for G DTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance will be coordinated by the GDTA this year for those interested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation for all trips.\n\nFor more information check out our Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/1112f224-e59f-471f-bbe3-df32670ca455.jpg CATEGORIES:Backcountry Walking Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240705 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240710 DTSTAMP:20240225T201741Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-4-erris-a-high-rock-trail-bui lding-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #4 - Erris A High Rock Trail Building Trip DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Divide Trail Association for a base camp trail b uilding trip on the High Rock Trail. Base camp facilities include shared k itchen and dining shelters\, a fire pit\, and a latrine. The crew will be building new single-track trail on the slopes below Mt. Erris to reroute a section from Fred Bridge to Dutch Creek Bridge on the High Rock Trail.\n\ n Volunteers are responsible for bringing their own clothing and camping gear\, e.g. tent\, sleeping bag.\n Volunteers are responsible for bringin g and cooking their own food.\n While trail building experience is not ma ndatory\, volunteers should have experience backcountry camping and hiking .\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance will be coo rdinated by the GDTA this year for those interested.\n The GDTA will prov ide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation f or all trips.\n\nFor more information check out our Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/d621c78c-05b2-4800-9be9-8fb061d3bf6a.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Mt Erris\, Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada GEO:49.89;-114.685 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt Erris:geo:49.89,-114.685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240710 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240716 DTSTAMP:20240316T201037Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-6-south-hidden-creek-bridge-b uilding-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #6 - South Hidden Creek Bridge Building Trip DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Divide Trail Association for a bridge building t rip on the Original GDT where the crew will be replacing two older bridges over South Hidden Creek. Bridge building trips involve technical construc tion techniques so volunteers with wood and bridge construction experience are preferred.\n\n Volunteers are responsible for bringing their own clo thing and camping gear\, e.g. tent\, sleeping bag.\n Volunteers are respo nsible for bringing and cooking their own food.\n While trail building ex perience is not mandatory\, volunteers should have experience backcountry camping and hiking.\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assi stance will be coordinated by the GDTA this year for those interested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and sa fety orientation for all trips.\n\nFor more information check out our Volu nteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/20230817_154438-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Bridge Building Trip LOCATION:Hidden Creek\, Tornado Mountain\, Ranchland\, Alberta\, Canada GEO:49.966667;-114.655 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tornado Mountain\, Ranchlan d\, Alberta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hidden Creek:geo:49.966667 ,-114.655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240710 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240716 DTSTAMP:20240225T201928Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-5-erris-b-high-rock-trail-bui lding-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #5 - Erris B High Rock Trail Building Trip DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Divide Trail Association for a base camp trail b uilding trip on the High Rock Trail. Base camp facilities include shared k itchen and dining shelters\, a fire pit\, and a latrine. The crew will be building new single-track trail on the slopes below Mt. Erris to reroute a section from Fred Bridge to Dutch Creek Bridge on the High Rock Trail.\n\ n Volunteers are responsible for bringing their own clothing and camping gear\, e.g. tent\, sleeping bag.\n Volunteers are responsible for bringin g and cooking their own food.\n While trail building experience is not ma ndatory\, volunteers should have experience backcountry camping and hiking .\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance will be coo rdinated by the GDTA this year for those interested.\n The GDTA will prov ide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation f or all trips.\n\nFor more information check out our Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/8bf5fb96-f2f1-463e-9e99-350c530b225a.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Mt Erris\, Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada GEO:49.89;-114.685 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt Erris:geo:49.89,-114.685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240712 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240717 DTSTAMP:20240423T160417Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-7-height-of-the-rockies-maint enance-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #7 - Height of the Rockies Maintenance Trip DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Divide Trail Association for a backcountry walki ng trip\, maintaining trail in Height of the Rockies Provincial Park. Back country walking trips offer a unique experience for a mobile crew\, perfor ming light trail maintenance while hiking 10-15 kilometres per day on the GDT. Camp location moves daily and participants are responsible for their own gear and food. This trip model is designed for small crews where backp acking experience and a higher level of fitness is required.\n\n Voluntee rs are responsible for bringing their own clothing\, cooking and camping g ear\, e.g. stove\, fuel\, tent\, sleeping bag.\n Volunteers are responsib le for bringing and cooking their own food.\n While trail building experi ence is not mandatory\, volunteers must have experience backcountry campin g and hiking.\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance will be coordinated by the GDTA this year for those interested.\n The GD TA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety o rientation for all trips.\n\nFor more information check out our Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/12/IMG_0210.jpg CATEGORIES:Backcountry Walking Trip LOCATION:Height of the Rockies Provincial Park\, Height of the Rockies Prov incial Park\, Palliser\, BC\, Canada GEO:50.497046;-115.218553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Height of the Rockies Provi ncial Park\, Palliser\, BC\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Height of t he Rockies Provincial Park:geo:50.497046,-115.218553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240716 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTSTAMP:20240327T022329Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-8-erris-c-high-rock-trail-bui lding-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #8 - Erris C High Rock Trail Building Trip DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Divide Trail Association for a base camp trail b uilding trip on the High Rock Trail. Base camp facilities include shared k itchen and dining shelters\, a fire pit\, and a latrine. The crew will be building new single-track trail on the slopes below Mt. Erris to reroute a section from Fred Bridge to Dutch Creek Bridge on the High Rock Trail.\n\ n Volunteers are responsible for bringing their own clothing and camping gear\, e.g. tent\, sleeping bag.\n Volunteers are responsible for bringin g and cooking their own food.\n While trail building experience is not ma ndatory\, volunteers should have experience backcountry camping and hiking .\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance will be coo rdinated by the GDTA this year for those interested.\n The GDTA will prov ide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation f or all trips.\n\nFor more information check out our Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/f80cde42-7f3b-4f76-9c83-994d893d77bd.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Mt Erris\, Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada GEO:49.89;-114.685 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt Erris:geo:49.89,-114.685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240728 DTSTAMP:20240613T142738Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-9-erris-d-high-rock-trail-bui lding-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #9 - Erris D High Rock Trail Building Trip DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Divide Trail Association for a base camp trail b uilding trip on the High Rock Trail. Base camp facilities include shared k itchen and dining shelters\, a fire pit\, and a latrine. The crew will be building new single-track trail on the slopes below Mt. Erris to reroute a section from Fred Bridge to Dutch Creek Bridge on the High Rock Trail.\n\ n Volunteers are responsible for bringing their own clothing and camping gear\, e.g. tent\, sleeping bag.\n Volunteers are responsible for bringin g and cooking their own food.\n While trail building experience is not ma ndatory\, volunteers should have experience backcountry camping and hiking .\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance will be coo rdinated by the GDTA this year for those interested.\n The GDTA will prov ide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation f or all trips.\n\nFor more information check out our Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/0bd77e91-0a6a-4944-bd1d-7eaadc1cab27.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Mt Erris\, Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada GEO:49.89;-114.685 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt Erris:geo:49.89,-114.685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240815 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20240821 DTSTAMP:20240604T162106Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-11-friends-of-jasper-np-colla boration-maligne-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #10 - Friends of Jasper NP collaboration Maligne Trip DESCRIPTION:Join the Great Divide Trail Association and Friends of Jasper f or a self-supported maintenance trip in the Maligne Valley. Self-supported trips have few camp facilities and a more independent and flexible camp e xperience. These are preferred trips for experienced volunteers. Volunteer s are expected to be able to hike up to 10 km per day carrying a daypack a nd tools. The crew will be clearing brush and deadfall\, repairing washed out tread.\n\n Volunteers are responsible for bringing their own clothing and camping gear\, e.g. tent\, sleeping bag.\n Volunteers are responsibl e for bringing and cooking their own food.\n While trail building experie nce is not mandatory\, volunteers should have experience backcountry campi ng and hiking.\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistanc e will be coordinated by the GDTA this year for those interested.\n The G DTA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation for all trips.\n\nFor more information check out our \;Vol unteer Guide.\n\nPlanned Itinerary is:\nAugust 15 - Marmot Meadows\nAugust 16 - Schaffer\nAugust 17 - Vaux\nAugust 18 - Vaux\nAugust 19 - Trapper\nA ugust 20 - Marmot Meadows (for anyone who \;might want to stay) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/PXL_20220701_184824872.MP_-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Backcountry Walking Trip LOCATION:Maligne Valley\, Mount Mary Vaux\, Jasper\, Canada GEO:52.558889;-117.451389 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Mary Vaux\, Jasper\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Maligne Valley:geo:52.558889,-117.451389 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241002T200000 DTSTAMP:20240925T190339Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/great-divide-trail-talk-with-the-g lenbow-ranch-park-foundation/ SUMMARY:Great Divide Trail Talk with the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation DESCRIPTION:Join us for an event hosted by the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundatio n at the Haskayne Legacy Park Pavilion (just west of Calgary off highway 1 A) for a presentation on the Great Divide Trail.\n\nRegister Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/09/Park-Talk-Series-11-x-8.5-in-6.webp CATEGORIES:In Person Events LOCATION:Haskayne Legacy Park\, 4PJ2+G3\, Calgary\, Canada GEO:51.131313;-114.299813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4PJ2+G3\, Calgary\, Canada; X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Haskayne Legacy Park:geo:51.131313,-114.299813 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241010T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241010T203000 DTSTAMP:20240911T201627Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/great-divide-trail-talk-social/ SUMMARY:Great Divide Trail Talk & Social DESCRIPTION:Join us for a social event at the newly opened Ophelia Outpost in Bellevue\, Crowsnest Pass. The evening features the wonderful speaker\, Dr. Jenny Feick\, who\, among many other things\, has been involved with the Great Divide Trail (GDT) since the 1970s. Jenny will take us back in t ime to share the history of the GDT\, leading us to the present day. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Project: Great Divide Trail—an import ant milestone for the GDT and a perfect opportunity to celebrate.\n\nGET T ICKETS HERE\n\nTickets are free or by donation! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/09/October-10-2024-1920-x-1080-px.jpg CATEGORIES:In Person Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241024T193000 DTSTAMP:20241020T150347Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/tales-from-the-great-divide-histor y-of-the-gdt-gdta/ SUMMARY:Tales from the Great Divide - History of the GDT & GDTA DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating online presentation by Dr. Jenny Feic k\, where she will explore the rich history of the Great Divide Trail (GDT ) and the Great Divide Trail Association (GDTA) through the lens of her bo ok\, Tales from the Great Divide. This presentation brings to life the mem ories of the trail’s pioneers—individuals whose vision\, dedication\, and hard work over five decades made this remarkable wilderness trail a re ality. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/10/October-24-2024-1920-x-1080-px.jpg CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d40e568b-96b9-4d7d-a11e-8 4c7b00d642d@bba57fee-858f-40d3-b1ad-7abbddadb7ad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241125T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241125T203000 DTSTAMP:20241114T143747Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/calgary-explorers-club-pub-night-g reat-divide-trail/ SUMMARY:Calgary Explorers Club Pub Night - Great Divide Trail DESCRIPTION:Join us at the monthly Calgary Explorers Club Pub Night for a p resentation on the Great Divide Trail.\n\nFor more tickets and registratio n please check out their site \n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/10/Steve.jpg CATEGORIES:In Person Events LOCATION:Irish Cultural Society\, 6452 35 Ave NW\,\, Calgary \, Canada GEO:51.084512;-114.182865 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6452 35 Ave NW\,\, Calgary \, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Irish Cultural Society:geo:51.084512, -114.182865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251016T210000 DTSTAMP:20251014T150618Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/end-of-season-wrap-up-2/ SUMMARY:End of Season Wrap Up! DESCRIPTION:Join us at Prairie Dog Brewing on Thursday\, October 16th from 6–9 pm for a casual meetup with the Great Divide Trail community—past\ , present\, and future hikers welcome! ??\n\nWhether you’ve thru-hiked\, sectioned hiked\, volunteered on trail\, or you’re just GDT-curious\, c ome swap stories\, meet new trail friends\, and enjoy great food &\; dr inks. CATEGORIES:In Person Events LOCATION:Prairie Dog Brewing\, 105 58 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 0N8\ , Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=105 58 Ave SE\, Calgary\, A lberta\, T2H 0N8\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Prairie Dog Brewing:g eo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T210000 DTSTAMP:20251014T151033Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trail-info-night-vernon-bc/ SUMMARY:Trail Info Night - Vernon BC DESCRIPTION:Are you Great Divide Trail curious? We are having a presentatio n at Valhalla Pure Outfitters and can’t wait to show you what we are all about. CATEGORIES:In Person Events LOCATION:VPO Vernon\, 2814 48 Ave\, Vernon\, BC\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2814 48 Ave\, Vernon\, BC\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=VPO Vernon:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260112T220106Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/gdt-2026-trail-planning-and-permit s/ SUMMARY:GDT 2026 - Trail Planning and Permits DESCRIPTION:Our annual webinar with section-by-section overviews\, tips on planning a trip\, and a walkthrough of the reservation system.\n\nThis web inar focuses on thru-hiking\, but it is applicable to anyone wishing to hi ke on the GDT this year. We will have an overview of each section\, altern ates\, options for shorter loops\, and exit locations. We will cover the r esupply locations and finish with a tutorial on the various reservation sy stems for booking campsites along the trail.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/01/peter_rowlands_hiking_4.jpg CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWY0MmFkZGY tMDZhNS00YTk2LWFjODAtMzA1MDNkMDQwODU4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3 a%22bba57fee-858f-40d3-b1ad-7abbddadb7ad%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2208b123b8-4bfc -4c1f-ac56-6eb4bc333561%22%7d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260117T044550Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/gdta-2026-members-only-qa/ SUMMARY:GDTA 2026 - Members Only Q&A DESCRIPTION:Our annual members only webinar where we answer your questions about the GDT.\n\nThis webinar focuses on thru-hiking\, but it is applicab le to anyone wishing to hike on the GDT this year. We can provide details on each section\, planning\, resupply\, alternates\, campsites and secrets from the trail. Bring us your questions\, and we'll do our best to answer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/blazeontree_banner.png LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGJiOWE2NmM tYTI4Zi00M2EyLWEyNTktYzI1MzU3ZjE2NTg3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3 a%22bba57fee-858f-40d3-b1ad-7abbddadb7ad%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2208b123b8-4bfc -4c1f-ac56-6eb4bc333561%22%7d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260505T130000 DTSTAMP:20260304T151343Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/wings-over-the-rockies-nature-fest ival-gdt-luncheon/ SUMMARY:Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival - GDT Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join the GDTA's own Jenny Feick for a lunch presentation on the GDT at the Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival\n\nJenny Feick is an en vironmental biologist and geographer whose career with Parks Canada and th e B.C. Ministry of Environment gave her field experience and an understand ing of land use and policy issues in the mountains of western Canada. As p art of the history of Canada’s Great Divide Trail\, she served on the cr ew that scouted the route for the GDT between Banff and Waterton in 1974. She became one of the founders of the Great Divide Trail Association\, whi ch celebrates its 50 th anniversary in April 2026.  She is the compiler a nd editor of Tales from the Great Divide\, the definitive reference on the history of Canada’s GDT and the GDTA. A keen naturalist\, her “Nature of the Great Divide series” is on the GDTA’s YouTube Channel. She and her husband Ian Hatter love exploring the mountains in the Invermere area where they have lived since 2021. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/blazeontree_button.jpg LOCATION:Invermere\, Invermere\, BC\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Invermere\, BC\, Canada;X-A PPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Invermere:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260507T220000 DTSTAMP:20260303T031124Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/great-divide-trail-film-festival-f undraiser-accepting-film-submissions-now/ SUMMARY:Great Divide Trail Film Festival & Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the beauty and challenges of the great outdoors at the Great Divide Trail Film Fest! Tak ing place on Thursday\, May 7th\, 2025\, at the Globe Cinema in Calgary\, Alberta\, this event is a must-attend for outdoor enthusiasts and film lov ers alike. \nFor Filmmakers - You have until March 15th\, 2026\, to submi t your films to the selection committee.\nPlease click here for details on how to submit your film.\nTICKETS WILL GO ON SALE LATE MARCH 2026\nLocati on: Globe Cinema\, Calgary\, Alberta \n\nDate &\; Time: May 7\, 2026 | Doors open at 6:30 PM | Films begin at 7:00 PM \n\nEnjoy a carefully cur ated selection of short films showcasing stunning landscapes\, exhilaratin g adventures\, and the diverse stories of outdoor enthusiasts\, including thru-hikers\, weekend adventurers\, trail-builders\, and more. \nIn-Perso n Event:  \nFilm Voting: Attendees will have the chance to vote for thei r favorite films\, making this a truly interactive experience. \n\nSilent Auction: Get ready for a spectacular silent auction featuring incredible items.\n\nThis is our largest fundraising event of the year\, so don't mis s the chance to bid on exciting items while supporting a great cause! \n\ nOnline Viewing Option: \n For those unable to attend in person\, the onl ine option allows you to enjoy the films from the comfort of your home. Ho wever\, please note that the online experience is limited to film viewing only. The speaker\, silent auction participation and voting on films are r eserved for in-person guests. \n\nThis link to attend the online viewing option will be emailed to ticket holders on Thursday\, May 7th\, and will be available until Sunday\, May 10th for viewing.\n\nTicket Costs: \n\n$3 5 for the in-person event \n\n$20 for the online film viewing \n\n \ ;\n\nThank you to our event sponsor\, Durston.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/05/DSC04112.jpeg CATEGORIES:In Person Events LOCATION:Globe Cinema\, 617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada GEO:51.045572;-114.075019 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=617 8 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Al berta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Globe Cinema:geo:51.045572,-114. 075019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260303T031406Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/save-the-date-the-return-of-the-ge artrade-garage-sale/ SUMMARY:GearTrade Garage Sale DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Annual Garage Sale benefiting the Great Divide Trail Association (GDTA)! Whether you’re loo king to buy\, sell\, or donate\, this event has something for everyone.\n\ nView your new favourite tent at 'Tent-a-Polooza'\, sample backcountry mea ls with Flat Out Feasts and sell last year's gear!\n\nFor Buyers:\n\n Fre e entry!\n Discover amazing outdoor gear\, find hidden treasures\, and gr ab great deals.\n Cash only: Please bring cash\, as most transactions wil l be cash-based.\n\nFor Sellers:\n\nSpaces will be available for purchase this spring!\n\n By making this purchase\, you'll be reserving your 8' x 8' space for the event. Hurry\, as spaces are limited and reservations are non-refundable.\n Please note that tables will not be provided\, so we r ecommend bringing your own table or blanket to display and sell your goods .\n\nOption 1: Purchase your own table.\n\nOption 2: Share a table with a friend.\n\nOption 3: Let GDTA sell your items for you and donate a percent age of the proceeds.\n\nJoin us in the parking lot of our building for a d ay of outdoor gear enthusiasts connecting and exchanging equipment!\n\nFor Donations &\; Consignment:\n\n Drop off your gently used items at Gea rtrade (label items with your name\, phone number\, price\, and OBO prefer ence) between May 1st and May 9th during business hours. By appointment on ly - to make an appointment click here\n May 9th: You can also drop off i tems at the event starting at 9:30 AM.\n If the above options don't work for you\, please email info@greatdividetrail.com to make other arrangement s.\n\nConsignment details: 30% of sales will go to GDTA. Be sure to label each item with your name\, phone number\, selling amount\, and whether you 're open to offers.\n\n Pick up deadline: Consignment items or cash must be picked up by 3:30 PM on May 9th.\n\nWe’ll also have a campfire\, smok ies\, chips\, and refreshments available for sale\, with all proceeds goin g to the GDTA. \n\nWe can’t wait to see you there!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/05/IMG_7515-scaled-e1747279775241.jpg CATEGORIES:In Person Events LOCATION:Geartrade\, 6 Fisher Cres\, Okotoks\, Alberta \, Canada GEO:50.723201;-113.953384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6 Fisher Cres\, Okotoks\, A lberta \, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Geartrade:geo:50.723201,-113.9 53384 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260303T030110Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-1-blaeberry-cable-car-base-ca mp-trip-a/ SUMMARY:Trip #1 – Blaeberry Cable Car Base Camp Trip A DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on starting construction of a cable car ac ross the Blaeberry River. Technical construction will be completed by a co ntractor while volunteers will assist with non-technical work and trail ma intenance. Volunteers will be able to drive to base camp. Volunteers shoul d have backcountry camping experience and must bring their own food and ca mping gear.\n\nIf the trip is showing full\, please contact trailbuilding@ greatdividetrail.com to be added to the wait list.\n\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance may be coordinated by the GDTA for those interested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation for all trips.\n For more informat ion on what to expect while you’re volunteering on a GDTA trail crew\, i ncluding descriptions of our different Trip Models\, check out the GDTA Vo lunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/trailwork_tallbutton.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Blaeberry\, Cairnes Creek Recreation Site\, Shushwap \, BC\, Canad a X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cairnes Creek Recreation Si te\, Shushwap \, BC\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Blaeberry:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260303T030742Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-2-blaeberry-cable-car-base-ca mp-trip-b/ SUMMARY:Trip #2 – Blaeberry Cable Car Base Camp Trip B DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on finishing construction of a cable car a cross the Blaeberry River. Technical construction will be completed by a c ontractor while volunteers will assist with non-technical work and trail m aintenance. Volunteers will be able to drive to base camp. Volunteers shou ld have backcountry camping experience and must bring their own food and c amping gear.\n\nIf the trip is showing full\, please contact trailbuilding @greatdividetrail.com to be added to the wait list.\n\n Trips are free fo r GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance may be coordinated by the GDTA fo r those interested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation for all trips.\n For more informa tion on what to expect while you’re volunteering on a GDTA trail crew\, including descriptions of our different Trip Models\, check out the GDTA V olunteer Guide\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/4a588ca2-d51b-4a9f-9ee8-005c043fda9d.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Blaeberry\, Cairnes Creek Recreation Site\, Shushwap \, BC\, Canad a X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cairnes Creek Recreation Si te\, Shushwap \, BC\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Blaeberry:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTSTAMP:20260303T030332Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-3-hrt-erris-remote-base-camp- trip-a/ SUMMARY:Trip #3 - HRT Erris Remote Base Camp Trip A DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on recon and base camp set-up. Volunteers should have backcountry camping experience and must be able to hike 8 km t o remote base camp carrying personal backpacks with their own food and cam ping gear. Helicopter will transport base camp facilities\, including cook tent\, wood stove\, two cooking stoves\, latrine\, water filtration syste m\, dish-washing station\, and bear-proof food storage area.\n\nIf the tri p is showing full\, please contact trailbuilding@greatdividetrail.com to b e added to the wait list.\n\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpool ing assistance may be coordinated by the GDTA for those interested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safet y orientation for all trips.\n For more information on what to expect whi le you’re volunteering on a GDTA trail crew\, including descriptions of our different Trip Models\, check out the GDTA Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/12/IMG_2828.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Mt Erris\, Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada GEO:49.89;-114.685 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt Erris:geo:49.89,-114.685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTSTAMP:20260303T025133Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-4-palliser-river-backcountry- walking-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #4 – Palliser River Backcountry Walking Trip DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on trail maintenance in Height of the Rock ies Provincial Park. Volunteers must have backcountry camping experience a nd be able to hike up to 20 km carrying their own food and camping gear\, and up to 10 km carrying power and hand tools. We require at least two vol unteers with brush saw or chainsaw experience. If you’re interested in g etting trained and certified to use a chainsaw or brush saw\, let us know! \n\nIf the trip is showing full\, please contact trailbuilding@greatdivide trail.com to be added to the wait list.\n\n Trips are free for GDTA Membe rs.\n Carpooling assistance may be coordinated by the GDTA for those inte rested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool traini ng\, and safety orientation for all trips.\n For more information on what to expect while you’re volunteering on a GDTA trail crew\, including de scriptions of our different Trip Models\, check out the GDTA Volunteer Gui de.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/12/trail-work-pride-600.jpg CATEGORIES:Backcountry Walking Trip LOCATION:Height of the Rockies Provincial Park\, Height of the Rockies Prov incial Park\, Palliser\, BC\, Canada GEO:50.497046;-115.218553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Height of the Rockies Provi ncial Park\, Palliser\, BC\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Height of t he Rockies Provincial Park:geo:50.497046,-115.218553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTSTAMP:20260303T025304Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-5-hrt-erris-remote-base-camp- trip-c/ SUMMARY:Trip #5 – HRT Erris Remote Base Camp Trip C DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on building trail between Erris Lake and C lay Lake. Volunteers should have backcountry camping experience and must b e able to hike 8 km to remote base camp carrying personal backpacks with t heir own food and camping gear. Volunteers will use base camp with cook te nt\, wood stove\, two cooking stoves\, latrine\, water filtration system\, dish-washing station\, and bear-proof food storage area.\n\nIf the trip i s showing full\, please contact trailbuilding@greatdividetrail.com to be a dded to the wait list.\n\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance may be coordinated by the GDTA for those interested.\n The GD TA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety o rientation for all trips.\n For more information on what to expect while you’re volunteering on a GDTA trail crew\, including descriptions of our different Trip Models\, check out the GDTA Volunteer Guide\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/07/Lisa-Belanger.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Mt Erris\, Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada GEO:49.89;-114.685 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt Erris:geo:49.89,-114.685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTSTAMP:20260303T025332Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-6-hrt-erris-remote-base-camp- trip-d/ SUMMARY:Trip #6 – HRT Erris Remote Base Camp Trip D DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on building trail between Erris Lake and C lay Lake\, and base camp take-down on the last day. Volunteers should have backcountry camping experience and must be able to hike\n8 km to remote b ase camp carrying personal backpacks with their own food and camping gear. Volunteers will use base camp with cook tent\, wood stove\, two cooking s toves\, latrine\, water filtration system\, dish-washing station\, and bea r-proof food storage area.\n\nIf the trip is showing full\, please contact trailbuilding@greatdividetrail.com to be added to the wait list.\n\n Tri ps are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance may be coordinated by the GDTA for those interested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail maint enance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation for all trips.\n Fo r more information on what to expect while you’re volunteering on a GDTA trail crew\, including descriptions of our different Trip Models\, check out the GDTA Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/12/tree-pruning-600.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Mt Erris\, Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada GEO:49.89;-114.685 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Erris\, Ranchland \, Alberta\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mt Erris:geo:49.89,-114.685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260821 DTSTAMP:20260303T025542Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-7-cache-creek-base-camp-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #7 – Cache Creek Base Camp Trip DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on trail maintenance\, campground improvem ents\, and small bridge construction. Volunteers must be able to hike up t o 5 km per day carrying daypacks and tools. Volunteers will be able to dri ve right to base camp. Volunteers must bring their own food and camping ge ar.\n\nIf the trip is showing full\, please contact trailbuilding@greatdiv idetrail.com to be added to the wait list.\n\n Trips are free for GDTA Me mbers.\n Carpooling assistance may be coordinated by the GDTA for those i nterested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool tra ining\, and safety orientation for all trips.\n For more information on w hat to expect while you’re volunteering on a GDTA trail crew\, including descriptions of our different Trip Models\, check out the GDTA Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/02/excerpts_health_benefits_3.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Cache Creek\, Beehive Natural Area\, Ranchland No. 66\, AB\, Canad a X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Beehive Natural Area\, Ranc hland No. 66\, AB\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cache Creek:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20260303T025958Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-8-cache-creek-weekend-base-ca mp-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #8 – Cache Creek Weekend Base Camp Trip DESCRIPTION:This shorter trip will focus on trail maintenance and campgroun d improvements. Volunteers must be able to hike up to 5 km per day carryin g daypacks and tools. Volunteers will be able to drive right to base camp. Volunteers must bring their own food and camping gear.\n\nIf the trip is showing full\, please contact trailbuilding@greatdividetrail.com to be add ed to the wait list.\n\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling a ssistance may be coordinated by the GDTA for those interested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety ori entation for all trips.\n For more information on what to expect while yo u’re volunteering on a GDTA trail crew\, including descriptions of our d ifferent Trip Models\, check out the GDTA Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2025/09/admiringtheview_button.jpg CATEGORIES:Base Camp Trip LOCATION:Cache Creek\, Beehive Natural Area\, Ranchland No. 66\, AB\, Canad a X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Beehive Natural Area\, Ranc hland No. 66\, AB\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cache Creek:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTSTAMP:20260303T030021Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-9-maligne-pass-trail-jasper-b ackcountry-walking-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #9 – Maligne Pass Trail\, Jasper Backcountry Walking Trip DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on trail maintenance in Jasper National Pa rk. Volunteers must have backcountry camping experience and be able to hik e up to 20 km in a day carrying their own camping gear and hand tools. The Maligne River must be forded\, normally only knee-deep but it may be more than 1 metre (3 feet) deep if the water is high. Volunteers must bring th eir own food and camping gear.\n\nIf the trip is showing full\, please con tact trailbuilding@greatdividetrail.com to be added to the wait list.\n\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance may be coordina ted by the GDTA for those interested.\n The GDTA will provide all trail m aintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation for all trips.\n For more information on what to expect while you’re volunteering on a GDTA trail crew\, including descriptions of our different Trip Models\, ch eck out the GDTA Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/fd9df53f-f395-4f35-a401-4d890a29d341.jpg CATEGORIES:Backcountry Walking Trip LOCATION:Maligne Pass\, Queen Elizabeth Ranges\, Jasper\, AB\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Queen Elizabeth Ranges\, Ja sper\, AB\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Maligne Pass:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@greatdividetrail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTSTAMP:20260303T030042Z URL:https://greatdividetrail.com/events/trip-10-colonel-creek-self-support ed-trip/ SUMMARY:Trip #10 – Colonel Creek Self-Supported Trip DESCRIPTION:This trip will focus on trail maintenance in Mount Robson Provi ncial Park. Volunteers must have backcountry camping experience and be abl e to hike up to 10 km in a day carrying day packs\, power tools and hand t ools. Volunteers\, tools and equipment will be transported to and from the work area using a helicopter. Volunteers must bring their own food and ca mping gear. We require at least two volunteers with brush saw or chainsaw experience. If you’re interested in getting trained and certified to use a chainsaw or brush saw\, let us know!\n\nIf the trip is showing full\, p lease contact trailbuilding@greatdividetrail.com to be added to the wait l ist.\n\n Trips are free for GDTA Members.\n Carpooling assistance may be coordinated by the GDTA for those interested.\n The GDTA will provide al l trail maintenance tools\, tool training\, and safety orientation for all trips.\n For more information on what to expect while you’re volunteer ing on a GDTA trail crew\, including descriptions of our different Trip Mo dels\, check out the GDTA Volunteer Guide.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatdividetrail.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/02/d621c78c-05b2-4800-9be9-8fb061d3bf6a.jpg CATEGORIES:Self-Supported Trip LOCATION:Colonel Creek\, Mt Robson Provincial Park \, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mt Robson Provincial Park \ , ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Colonel Creek:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Edmonton BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR