September 2023 Trail and Road Conditions

September 28, 2023 Cooler temperatures, shorter days and morning frost are signs that summer in the mountains is winding down. Cool, wet weather this week will include some snowfall at higher elevations so expect wet and muddy sections following periods of rain or snow.  TRAIL CLOSURES AND NOTICES:   ACCESS:  National…

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August 2023 Trail and Road Conditions

August 27, 2023 Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality on much of the GDT. Recent cool weather resulted in snowfall at high elevations but a return to warmer weather this week will likely melt it all. TRAIL CLOSURES AND NOTICES:   ACCESS:  National and Provincial Park Trail Conditions: Banff National ParkJasper…

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July 2023 Trail and Road Conditions

July 28, 2023 Wildflowers are blooming! Expect warmer temperatures this weekend and next week, along with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Most trails are clear and bare, but expect muddy conditions after periods of rain. TRAIL CLOSURES AND NOTICES:   ACCESS:  National and Provincial Park Trail Conditions: Banff National ParkJasper National Park – NEW Submit…

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Pathfinder Newsletter – Spring/Summer 2023

This edition of the Pathfinder Newsletter includes important announcements, and information to help plan your 2023 summer on the GDT – hiking and/or volunteering, a report on the recent Film Fundraiser, an adventure story on the GDT, a second installment of our nascent Food Column, special interest topics, and a…

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