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The Continental Divide Trail Project

We sent 209 readers out to GPS the Continental Divide Trail, the biggest, baddest, long-distance path of them all. They brought back the makings of the first authoritative map of this American classic. Here, read the Backpacker Blog on the project, and view three exclusive on-the-trail video.

by: The Backpacker Editors

PHOTO GALLERY

Views of the CDT
Hit the trail with Backpacker editors and readers as they cover 3,100 miles for the Continental Divide Trail Project.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE

Continental Divide Trail: Amazing Views
Hike the trail with the CDT team and see the amazing vistas that they encountered.

Continental Divide Trail: Wildlife
Hikers weren't the only ones on the CDT. Hit the trail and see some of the wildlife the team saw.

Continental Divide Trail: The Teams
Meet the Montana and Idaho team on the CDT trail.

BLOG
The CDT Blog
Learn about the project in Backpacker's exclusive blog coverage of the effort to map the Continental Divide Trail.

Feature Story
The CDT Project
We sent 209 readers out to GPS the Continental Divide Trail, the biggest, baddest long-distance path of them all. They brought back the makings of the first authoritative map of this American classic. These are their stories–and their favorite sections.

COMING SOON!!!
See complete GPS-enabled trip reports from the our CDT map correspondents.


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READERS COMMENTS

Check out the new zoomable, printable Continental Divide Trail map at: http://www.trailsource.com/continental-divide-trail/
Posted: Sep 15, 2009 TRAILSOURCE.COM

New guy here. I have set a goal to hike the CDT by my 55th birthday. I just turned 50 and I'll need that much time to undo 30 years of neglect to my body.

It would be nice if everyone involved would stop acting like the "intelligence" community just before 9/11. Start talking, communicating and coordinating. Turf wars and ego trips are for weak-minded people. GET IT MAPPED!
Posted: Sep 09, 2009 No Trail Name Yet

So what ever happened to the CDT Project? I've not been able to fine a final summary on the project. Has BP published a book or mag on the topic with consolidated trail info? Just wondering.
Posted: Jun 14, 2009 5 cents

Hi, I am wanting to heop make history and vounteer to help map out part of the CDT. I have quite a bit of experiance and would love to be part of rhe team. How can I help? Please email me at bowhunter616@yahoo.com. Thanks Tray
Posted: May 16, 2008 Tray Lindsey

I'm not certain your "lottery" was the best way to publicize the CDT and the efforts for the CDTA. I too participated in charting a portion of this trail....I was fortunate enough, through the CDTA, to meet and work with experienced trail engineers from the forestry department as well as BLM officials. It seems while Backpacker magazine and a few fortunate individuals are patting themselves on the back for a job well done, they fail to mention the CDTA and its volunteers. These are the people who made this trail a national treasure...not a contest.
Posted: May 14, 2008 Dunlap

Why hurry when you're in heaven?
Posted: Apr 22, 2008 Team 51a

Seriously though,team 43 the video is great! We'll be back to the CDT this summer if Backpacker needs any more volunteers to finish up the loose ends.
Posted: Apr 21, 2008 Cory Lampert (Team 42)

Hey Team 42, we never claimed to hike the most miles -- the only crime we're guilty of is being the sexiest (and most humble) team on the CDT. Oh, and your fibulas tasted my-T-fine!
Posted: Apr 15, 2008 Steve Silberberg (Team 43: S^3)

Hey Team 43, what's up with that "joke", eh? Team 42 totally rocked the MT/ID border despite all sorts of challenges and SIX more miles than your measly 55... Consider the gauntlet thrown- we'll take you on anytime!
Posted: Apr 14, 2008 Cory Lampert (Team 42)

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