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Join the Great Divide Trail Association for a backcountry walking trip in Jasper National Park. Volunteers must be able to hike 20 km per day clearing shrubs and downed trees, while carrying a heavy pack with their own food, gear plus hand tools, as they move along the trail. Volunteers must bring all their own camping gear, food and supplies, be familiar with how to set up and maintain a clean/safe unsupported campsite and help with group camp duties. The Maligne River must be forded, normally knee-deep but it may be more than 3’ deep if the water is high.
- Volunteers are responsible for bringing their own clothing, cooking and camping gear, e.g. stove, fuel, tent, sleeping bag.
- Volunteers are responsible for bringing and cooking their own food.
- While trail building experience is not mandatory, volunteers must have experience backcountry camping and hiking.
- Trips are free for GDTA Members.
- Carpooling assistance will be coordinated by the GDTA this year for those interested.
- The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools, tool training, and safety orientation for all trips.
For more information check out our Volunteer Guide.