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
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 2023/24
The Winter 2023/24 edition of the Great Divide Trail’s Pathfinder newsletter is now available! This edition features articles on trail…
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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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…
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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…
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Looking for Trail Ambassadors
Applications are now closed for 2025 – Thank you for all that have applied Are you hiking some or all…
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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…
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Membership Month 2025
February is Membership Month at the GDTA! Are you a member of the GDTA? If you are, then from the…
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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…