Join the Great Divide Trail Association for a backcountry walking trip on the Palliser River in Height of the Rockies Provincial Park. The crew will be clearing brush and deadfall and building tread as we continue our work to restore this section of the trail. Backcountry walking trips have few or no camp facilities and a more independent and flexible camp experience. Volunteers must 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, and be comfortable with backcountry camping. We require at least three 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!
- 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 should 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.