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WayPoints – September 2026

WayPoints: Vote Now
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IN THIS ISSUE Photo Contest – AGM – Season Wrap-Up – Calendar 
High Rock Range – Sebastien Klam
GDT PHOTO CONTEST DEADLINE OCTOBER 12 
Reminisce and dig through all the photos you’ve taken on the Great Divide Trail. Then select your favourites (up to 5 per photographer) and submit each by following these instructions.

Submitting your captures is a unique and simple way to help out the GDTA! As we work to protect, promote, and maintain the trail, we’re always in need of high-quality imagery. Who better to provide that than those of you who’ve lived it?!

Previous year’s winners: 2025 Winners,  2024 Winners.
Details for submission
 
photo Judith Maendel
AGM VOTING LINK IS NOW UP!
 
Nominees for Board of Directors
Follow this link to read the bios of the amazing individuals who have put their names forward to join or continue as members of the GDTA’s Board of Directors.
You must be a logged-in member to access the page. If you have any issues logging in to your GDTA account, please reach out to helpdesk@greatdividetrail.com.

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On the AGM page, you will find a button to VOTE any time before the meeting. Results will be presented at the AGM on Monday September 28. The meeting link will appear on the AGM page on the day of the meeting. 
 

 
NO HIKING RESUME REQUIRED!
Prairie Dog Brewing
105D 58 Ave SE, Calgary
Thursday, October 15 6–9PM MT

Another incredible season on the Great Divide Trail is coming to a close, and it’s time to get together, swap stories, reconnect, and celebrate!
Whether you thru-hiked the entire GDT, tackled a section or two, spent a few days exploring the trail, or you’re simply GDT curious, you’re invited.
No hiking résumé required!
 
GDT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

📅 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28
GDTA 2026 Annual General Meeting
On line 6pm MT  

MONDAY OCTOBER 12
Photo Contest Deadline
Until midnight MT

THURSDAY OCTOBER 15
2026 Season Wrap-Up
Prairie Dog Brewing 6-9pm MT
 
Masthead Banner photo: Lambe Trail Clearing – Regan
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