2026 City Nature Challenge I Silver City, NM
City Nature Challenge 2026 *This is a partner hosted event. Date: Friday, April 24- Monday, April 27 Location: Silver City, NM Click here for more information.
Painting the Divide: How Thru-Hiker Monica Aguilar Captures the CDT in Color
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...
CDT 2026: 7 Things Every Hiker Needs to Know Before Hitting the Divide
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...
Senate Committee Approves CDT Completion Act
This morning, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advanced the Continental Divide Trail Completion Act with a voice vote, marking an important step forward for the future of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT). The bill will now...
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