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Great Divide Trail Days from June 12 to 14: Celebrating 50 Years of Wild

Great Divide Trail Days from June 12 to 14: Celebrating 50 Years of Wild

Join the Great Divide Trail Association this June 12–14 in the Crowsnest Pass for the inaugural Trail Days, a weekend dedicated to celebrating 50 Years of Wild.

While rooted in the legacy of the Great Divide Trail, this event is a celebration of all trails, the landscapes they traverse, and the communities that bring them to life. Hosted by the Great Divide Trail Association, Trail Days brings together locals, visitors, and outdoor enthusiasts to connect, learn, and celebrate recreation in one of Alberta’s most incredible mountain regions.

 All-Access Pass: $35 per person for the full weekend

Friday, June 12

  • Kick things off with a welcome evening at the Orpheum Theatre in Blairmore, featuring live music from the Kinjo Brothers.

Saturday, June 13

A full day of Trail Days programming, including:

  • A vibrant market with local vendors and community groups
  • Live music from Tynan Groves
  • Hands-on workshops and trail-focused learning experiences on how to do a bear hang, identify wild plants and animals, and prep your food for the trail
  • planetarium experience with Dark Sky Guides
  • An evening 50 Years of Wild celebration featuring a panel discussion with founding and legacy GDTA members
  • Live music from Sid Marty

Sunday, June 14

  • Morning pancake breakfast
  • Afternoon Great Divide Trail hiker meet-up. Connect with past, present, and future GDT hikers to swap stories and talk trail planning.

Learn more on our website!

u/GDTA_Official — 7 days ago