Preparing for a Great Divide Winter
By Jenny Feick, PhD All pictures were taken by Jenny Feick unless otherwise credited. Relatively few intrepid souls traverse the vicinity of the Great Divide during the winter months. Most thru-hikers spend from November to March planning and preparing for their trekking expeditions. Humans, if they travel on the Great…
Winter 2023/24 Trail and Road Conditions
December 1, 2023 Winter conditions are here. Snow is falling and accumulating on the GDT so expect wet, icy and slippery trail conditions. Boots, hiking poles, snow cleats or snowshoes are recommended. Temperatures are below freezing, so be prepared for winter conditions and short days when travelling into the backcountry this winter. Remember that…
October 2023 Trail and Road Conditions
October 1, 2023 Fall colours are here and so is the snow! Expect trails at higher elevation to be snow covered with wet, slippery and muddy trail conditions. Nighttime and early morning temperatures are below freezing, so be prepared for cold temperatures, morning frost and shorter days when travelling into the…