From July 20-24, 2016, the Great Divide Trail Association sent in our largest crew ever to begin construction of the first new section of the GDT in thirty years. 26 hard-working volunteers worked to clear the forested corridor, establish tread and flag future trail in what will become the High…
Trail Conditions Update – September 22, 2016 Fall is here and that means shorter days and quickly changing weather conditions in the mountains. Temperatures are dropping below freezing, and fresh snow has fallen and started to accumulate at higher elevations. Most trails have wet and muddy sections in areas with recent…
The Great Divide Trail Association’s Annual General Meeting will take place on September 26, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Alberta Wilderness Association office in Calgary. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Join us for an evening with one of Alberta’s 50 most influential people, Kevin Van Tighem, as…
Trail Conditions Update – August 29, 2016 Trails are mostly in good condition, bare and dry with some muddy sections in areas with recent rainfall or snowfall (yes, snow has fallen at higher elevations in the north!). BEAR WARNINGS: It’s berry season on the GDT which increases the chances of running into a…
PARTICIPATE IN OUR GDTA PHOTO CONTEST! The GDTA wants to see the greatest of the Great Divide Trail in 2016! Whether it be a summit selfie, camp at sunset, meandering trail into wilderness or a wildlife shot, we want to share your divide adventure in the Canadian Rocky Mountains with our…
Check out the Great Divide Trail Association’s latest edition of Pathfinder including: Signature Trip Update; Sponsor Spotlight; Trail Tales; Oh The Peaks You Will See; Best of the GDT; Trail & Road Conditions; Upcoming Events; Trail Opportunity; and more! You can view the latest edition of Pathfinder here.
Trail Conditions Update – July 29, 2016 Wildflowers are blooming! Trails are mostly bare and dry with some muddy sections in areas with recent rainfall. WATERTON HIKER SHUTTLE SERVICE: Due to the construction at Cameron Lake Day-Use Area from April to November 2016, the Cameron Lake Day-Use Area and Akamina Parkway are closed…
By Christine Smith My love of the Great Divide Trail happened by chance. It was the winter of 2010 and Rich, my partner in all things great, bought me a book for Christmas. It was Emerson Sanford and Janice Sanford Beck’s Life of the Trail 1 Historic Hikes In Eastern…
By Jen Peddlesden The idea for this historical look into mountains named for WWI people and events was inspired by a book given to me by friends, Canmore and Kananaskis History Explorer by Ernie Lakusta. The centenary of WWI is an opportunity to look at this world changing event, and…
By Brad Vaillancourt & Doug Borthwick Don’t have time to hike the entire GDT and looking for the best day, weekend or week on the Great Divide that isn’t completely booked up (like the Rockwall and Skyline trails)? Check out these outstanding trails that showcase the Best of the GDT!…
