Learn more about the GDT and the GDTA
With such a spectacular natural wonder, and a passionate community, there’s no end to the stories. On this page you’ll find all sorts of unique insights about what it’s like to experience the trail, and to volunteer with the association. If you like what you see, consider subscribing to our newsletter so you don’t miss out on this great content.
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Latest Publications
Waypoints
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Waypoints – October 2025
A Trail Treasure Trove – IN THIS ISSUE Website – Festivals – Photo Contest -Trail Building
Waypoints is the GDTA’s monthly email newsletter has Trail News; Events; Trail Building Trips; Contests; and other things related to the GDT
Pathfinder
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Pathfinder Newsletter Winter 2024
The Winter 2024 edition of the Great Divide Trail’s Pathfinder newsletter is now available! This edition features articles including:
Pathfinder is the GDTA’s bi-annual online magazing-style newsletter, filled with lots of great news and articles from hikers and GDT fans.
Recent Blog Posts
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Another Amazing Weekend at the Banff Mountain Film Fest
Another incredible weekend at the Banff Mountain Film Fest! The GDTA set up our beautiful booth at the BMFF Marketplace…
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Jesse’s 2025 Ultralight Advent Box. Thank You, GearTrade!
For the third year in a row, the Great Divide Trail Association (GDTA) is honoured to be one of the…
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Calling all Volunteers
The GDTA is always looking for more volunteers to help us build, maintain, and promote the Great Divide Trail. Can…
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2025 Winners of the GDTA Photo Contest
Wow… What another amazing collection of photos this year! With 110 photos submitted from 32 individuals it was quite the…
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Introducing the new GDTA Website!
The GDTA website has been a labour of love since its creation by Brad Vaillancourt in 2013. From the beginning,…
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Trail Info Night – Vernon, BC
Are you Great Divide Trail curious? We are having a presentation at Valhalla Pure Outfitters and can’t wait to show…