Trail Days

Trail Days 2026: 50 Years of Wild

Celebrating the Great Divide Trail—and all trails! Join us 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.

🎟 Tickets: $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 starting at 7:00 PM.

Saturday, June 13
Enjoy a full day of programming as part of Trail Days, including a vibrant market featuring local vendors and community groups, plus live music from local musician Tynan Groves.

Throughout the day, take part in a variety of workshops and experiences, including Animal Tracks: Who You Are Sharing the Landscape With and Head in the Clouds: Connecting with the Sky Above with The Path Less Taken, as well as a talk on How Recreational Trails Affect Plant Communities with Uplift Adventures.

The day also includes a planetarium experience with Dark Sky Guides, followed by an evening 50 Years of Wild celebration featuring a panel discussion with three founding members of the Great Divide Trail Association and live music from Sid Marty & Wailback.

Sunday, June 14
Wrap up the weekend with a morning pancake breakfast and an afternoon Great Divide Trail hiker meet-up. Connect with past, present, and future GDT hikers to swap stories and talk trail planning.

Whether you hike, bike, ride, or simply enjoy time outside, Trail Days is your invitation to celebrate the trails that connect us—to nature, to community, and to each other. Explore, learn, and experience everything the Crowsnest Pass has to offer.

Thank you to our lead sponsor, Travel Alberta, for making this event spectacular!