Community Mural Project Call-for-Submissions
The Great Divide Trail Association invites artists from the local community to submit artwork proposals for a vibrant public mural celebrating the iconic Great Divide Trail.
GDTA Statement re: Coal Exploration and Mining in Alberta – Impacts on the Great Divide Trail
The Great Divide Trail Association (GDTA) opposes the proposed construction and operation of a coal mine at Grassy Mountain, and the Government of Alberta’s lifting of the moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The Grassy Mountain project, and increased exploration and…
Garage Sale: The Trail Community Showed Up—And We’re Grateful!
What a day! We’re thrilled to share that the Annual Garage Sale benefiting the Great Divide Trail Association raised over $1,200—all thanks to the incredible generosity and community spirit of everyone involved. A huge thank you to Geartrade for hosting this event and donating all table registration fees to the…
Thank You for Making the 2025 Great Divide Trail Film Fest a Success!
On May 8, 2025, we gathered at the Globe Cinema in Calgary for an amazing evening celebrating wild places, outdoor adventure, and community spirit. The Great Divide Trail Film Fest brought together 150 in-person attendees and 48 online viewers to enjoy a lineup of inspiring short films, and a silent…
Pathfinder Newsletter Spring 2025
The Spring 2025 edition of the Great Divide Trail’s Pathfinder newsletter is now available! This edition features information about our upcoming events, including the Film Festival on May 8th and the Geartrade Garage Sale on May 10th. You’ll also find articles about natural history, maps and fishing on the divide.
The Unsung Heroes of Trail Work: Funding Our Operating Costs
When most people think about supporting trails, they imagine funding the creation of new bridges or enhancing trail features. While these projects are certainly important, there’s another side to trail maintenance that often goes overlooked: operating costs. To keep the Great Divide Trail Association (GDTA) running smoothly, we need consistent,…
Looking for Trail Ambassadors
Applications are now closed for 2025 – Thank you for all that have applied Are you hiking some or all of the GDT this summer? The GDTA is looking for a handful of hikers to be volunteer Trail Ambassadors this year. Share your love of this amazing Canadian treasure, and…
2025 Trail Building & Maintenance – Call for Volunteers
Dust off your camping gear because the dates and locations for our 2025 trail building and maintenance trips have been set and we invite you to join us! This year, we have an array of volunteer opportunities, with 6 trail building trips on the High Rock Trail (HRT), including our third annual women’s trip, a bridge…
Membership Month 2025
February is Membership Month at the GDTA! Are you a member of the GDTA? If you are, then from the bottom of our hearts: THANK YOU! By being one of the 600+ members, you help us demonstrate that there are passionate people that love the GDT and want to see…
GDT Route Updates for 2025
Section A: A portion of the West Castle River Trail from Castle Mountain Resort to the Barnaby Ridge trailhead is now the main route of the GDT, eliminating 4 km of road walking. Just before crossing the West Castle River Bridge (a30) turn right at a junction to follow the…