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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The biggest challenge of thru-hiking the Great Divide Trail (GDT) isn’t the remoteness, the wildlife, the mountain passes, or the river crossings. It’s getting all the camping permits. But why is this so hard? What is the Great Divide Trail Association (GDTA) doing about it? And why isn’t there a…
The GDTA’s new Strategic Plan sets our course for the next five years (2025-2029), focusing on the Trail, the Association, and our Partnerships, while also refining our Mission, Vision, Values, and Guiding Principles. We’re excited about the direction it provides as we continue to grow the Great Divide Trail and…
Thank you for your interest in submitting your film to the Great Divide Trail Association’s Annual Film Fundraiser We are excited to showcase as much to the Great Divide Trail (GDT) from as many perspectives as we can. If you have touched this trail that we love in any way,…
The Winter 2024 edition of the Great Divide Trail’s Pathfinder newsletter is now available! This edition features articles including:
