Echoes from the Divide: Building Community in Nature

October 15, 2024

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we know that this time of year- when hikers are finishing long treks- can be particularly challenging. An excerpt from thru hiker Jesse Cody highlights the healing capabilities of being in nature and how it can help heal those battling mental health issues:

“The unpredictability of life mirrored the untamed wilderness, yet it was through our intertwined stories that we drew strength. The trail gave us invaluable lessons, teaching us to find meaning in each step despite the hurdles.”

Read more from Hike The Good Hike about health challenges and the restorative power of being outside: Passages Magazine | Spring 2024

CDTC Calendar Photo Contest

Sep 11, 2024 | Blog

Submit a photo to be featured in the 2025 Continental Divide National Scenic Trail calendar! Contest winners will have their photo featured for hundreds of CDT-lovers to enjoy year-round. Show your love for the trail and show off your unique perspective in the next...

CDT Southern Colorado Road Trip July 2024

Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, CDT Gateway Communities

by Jordan Williams, Colorado Regional Representative Following in the footsteps of an action packed road trip in 2023, CDTC’s adventure through Southern Colorado in late July 2024 had big shoes to fill. Thankfully, all of our partners, volunteers, and community...

CDTC Strategic Vision Feedback Period

Sep 4, 2024 | Advocacy page, Blog

Throughout 2023 and into 2024, CDTC’s staff and Board of Directors worked collaboratively to assess the success of previous strategic planning efforts and CDTC’s current opportunities and challenges. During the summer of 2023, more than 800 members of the public,...