After days of dry basin walking in Wyoming’s Great Divide Basin, Monica Aguilar and her partner crested a rise and saw the Wind River Range stretching across the horizon ahead of them. Below, a meadow of wild mountain irises spread out at their feet—a sudden explosion...
Planning a 3,100-mile journey across the Backbone of the Continent is an exercise in high-stakes logistics and grit. While the trail remains a beacon for the long-distance community, 2026 is not business as usual on the Divide. Whether you’re a NOBO aiming for the...
8/7/25 update: This event has been CANCELLED due to air quality issues and fire danger. We will follow up with rescheduling options in the future. 7/22/25 update: CAMPOUT REGISTRATION IS FULL, but there will be a group hike on Sunday Morning at 7:30am starting from...
Join us for an early season Pride on the Divide hike on Sunday June 29th at 9am near Dumont Lake to see some beautiful wildflowers, in addition to the mountain views! We’ll meet at the Rabbit Ears Peak Trailhead at 9am, just outside the CDT Gateway Community of...
Update 8/22/25: Due to weather and registration issues, we are going to cancel the hike for 8/23. Sorry for the inconvenience. Join us for a late-summer, early morning Pride on the Divide hike on Saturday August 23rd at 7:30am. We’ll hike from Jones Pass southbound to...
