A quick note: OpenAI is scheduled to retire Custom GPTs on December 11, 2026, which means the GTMTB Assistant in its current form will also be retired later this year.

Until then, the GTMTB Assistant remains available as a free trip-planning tool built with ChatGPT and customized for approachable outdoor travel.

It can help you:

• Find MTB trails, walks, hikes, and outdoor ideas near you

• Build single-day outings or full weekend getaways

• Add food, stays, scenic stops, and practical planning details

• Shape a trip around your location, group, skill level, season, or budget

Give it a starting point and a few preferences, and it will turn them into a practical plan you can build on.

✅ What Makes It Custom?

Unlike a standard ChatGPT session, the GTMTB Assistant is configured specifically for MTB-first outdoor trip planning.

It includes:

• Trail-aware planning for singletrack, doubletrack, rail trails, paved routes, hikes, and walks

• Seasonal considerations like spring mud, summer heat and shade, fall foliage, and winter alternatives

• Planning that adapts to families, couples, solo travellers, seniors, and different skill levels

• Recommendations informed by official trail systems, park sites, tourism boards, and trusted outdoor platforms

• A practical, approachable planning style focused on realistic day trips and weekend getaways

It’s designed to do more than suggest places — it helps turn an outdoor idea into a trip you can actually pull off.

🔓 Why Is a Subscription Required?

The GTMTB Assistant is completely free — but it’s reserved for newsletter subscribers.

When you join, you get:

• Immediate access in your welcome email
• A direct link in every bi-weekly issue
• Unlimited use through your ChatGPT account (free or paid)

The subscription keeps the tool community-based — and supports the continued growth of GTMTB.

Ride first. Explore always.

🎥 Watch It in Action

▶️ Trip Planning Demo: See how the Assistant plans a full MTB weekend in Whistler 

▶️ Hiking & scenic walking trips: Explore Banff like a local—without the guesswork

▶️ Girls' weekend itinerary builder: Explore Banff like a local—without the guesswork

💬 Prompts to Try

🚵 Mountain Biking

• “Plan a beginner-friendly ride near Kelowna with lunch ideas”

• “Advanced singletrack trails in Squamish for a weekend trip”

🚶‍♀️ Walking & Hiking

• “Easy hike for seniors with benches near Ottawa”

• “Fall foliage walk near Vermont with a cozy cafe”

🏕️ Camping / Overnight

• “Family camping weekend with lake access and trails near Jasper”

• “RV-friendly overnight with biking and swimming near Banff”

👯 Girls' Weekend

• “Wine and walks weekend in Sonoma for a group of friends”

• “Relaxing itinerary with hikes, hot springs, and a scenic drive”