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Countdown to the Great Divide Trail

Countdown to the Great Divide Trail

Last weekend marked the four week mark until I embark on thru hike of the Great Divide Trail (GDT) Like so many segments of society, COVID has thrown the thru-hiker...

Jun 4, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Sections F and G of the Great Divide Trail

Sections F and G of the Great Divide Trail

Wrapping up with Sections F and G of the Great Divide Trail (GDT). Check out the previous article on section E here.  Knock on wood, the next time I’ll be...

May 9, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Section E of the Great Divide Trail

Section E of the Great Divide Trail

This is part five in a series of postings on the sections of the Great Divide Trail (Section E of the Great Divide Trail). The other articles can be found...

Feb 26, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Resupply on the Great Divide Trail

Resupply on the Great Divide Trail

As mentioned in my previous articles concerning permits, advanced planning is an important part of the character of the trail. It’s hard to “wing” it and that includes resupply on...

Feb 18, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Section D of the Great Divide Trail

Section D of the Great Divide Trail

This is part four in a series of postings on the sections of the Great Divide Trail (Section D of the Great Divide Trail). The other articles can be found...

Feb 13, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Section C of the Great Divide Trail

Section C of the Great Divide Trail

This is the third article in a series covering Section C of the Great Divide Trail (GDT). For Sections A and B, please see my posts here and here. Sublime Hiking...

Feb 5, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Section B of the Great Divide Trail

Section B of the Great Divide Trail

This is the second in a series covering various sections of the Great Divide Trail (GDT). Section B of the Great Divide Trail; for Section A, please see my post...

Jan 26, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Section A of the Great Divide Trail

Section A of the Great Divide Trail

Ok Kelly, I’ve figured out all of my permits, I know where I need them, when I need to book and where I need to go, but, what are all...

Jan 14, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Wildlife Safety on the Great Divide Trail

Wildlife Safety on the Great Divide Trail

Let me start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. To safe and sublime adventures in 2020. As the Great Divide Trail (GDT) winds its way north, it passes through...

Jan 7, 2020 : Kelly McDonald
Permits on the Great Divide Trail – Part 2

Permits on the Great Divide Trail – Part 2

This is part two of an article on how to obtain permits on the Great Divide Trail (GDT). Check out part one here, which covers Waterton Lakes National Park to...

Dec 4, 2019 : Kelly McDonald