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Vail Resorts

Trail Maintenance Crew

Newbury, NH · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

As part of the summer trail crew team, you will work side by side with experienced trail builders and bike patrol to maintain our mountain bike trail network, our hiking trails and our activities ...

Brundage Mountain Company

Bike Park Trail Crew

Mccall, ID · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

The Bike Park Trail Crew is responsible for maintaining existing hiking and biking trails and ... Come join our team and have some fun this summer! Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Meet and ...

Alterra

Bike Park Trail Crew

Snowshoe, WV

$15/hr

Seasonal Summer 2026! Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks! * Housing: Affordable on-mountain ... forth by the trail crew foreman. Job Responsibilities: * Builds and maintains trails to ...

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How much do summer trail crew jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer trail crew in the United States is $18.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Summer Trail Crew job?

A Summer Trail Crew job involves working outdoors to maintain and improve hiking trails. Crew members perform tasks like clearing brush, building or repairing trails, and managing erosion. The job is physically demanding and often requires working in remote locations. Teams typically camp or hike to worksites and collaborate closely with others. It's a great opportunity to gain outdoor skills, contribute to conservation efforts, and enjoy nature.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Summer Trail Crew position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Trail Crew member, you need strong physical fitness, basic outdoor skills, and the ability to work in various weather conditions; prior experience with trail maintenance or conservation is often preferred. Familiarity with hand tools, power equipment, and possibly certifications in wilderness first aid or chainsaw operation can be valuable. Excellent teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication skills will help you stand out in this collaborative, outdoor-focused position. These abilities ensure safety, productivity, and a positive work environment while maintaining and improving trail systems.

What typical daily tasks and challenges can I expect as a Summer Trail Crew member?

As a Summer Trail Crew member, you can expect your days to be physically demanding, with tasks including clearing brush, building or repairing trail structures, managing erosion, and carrying heavy tools or supplies. You’ll often work in remote or rugged locations, which may require hiking to and from the work site and adapting to variable weather conditions. A key challenge is maintaining safety and efficiency while operating hand and power tools in sometimes isolated areas, so strong attention to detail is essential. Teamwork is integral, as you'll coordinate with fellow crew members and possibly volunteers, making communication and cooperation vital to success. This hands-on experience provides valuable skills for careers in conservation, forestry, or outdoor recreation fields.

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Trail Maintenance Crew

Mount Sunapee Resort

Newbury, NH

$20 - $23/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:
As part of the summer trail crew team, you will work side by side with experienced trail builders and bike patrol to maintain our mountain bike trail network, our hiking trails and our activities such as disc golf, archery course and mini golf course. Primarily doing hand work and using hand and limited use of power tools.
 

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr 

  • Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026  

  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

  • Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age  

  • Housing Availability: No  

 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Be Safe: Our commitment is to provide a safe experience for our guests, fellow employees and ourselves. Be able to interact with and assist our guests as they navigate the adventures we provide.
  • Serve Others: From maintaining activities that are based in natural environments to basic guest service we expect all of Employees to serve our guests and fellow employees.
  • Do Right: Engage with our guests and fellow employees and receive guest feedback and special requests.Work with your team to Provide on the spot resolutions and elevate guests’ experiences. Be able to verify tickets and answer basic ticket related questions.
  • Drive Value: Be a positive advocate for Vail Resorts and the high-quality experience and service we provide for our guests.
  • Do Good: Help keep our mountain clean and looking good. Help our guests enjoy what the great outdoors has to offer, and they may become life-long advocates for our mountains.
  • Be Inclusive: Interact and guide guests as needed with varying experience levels and backgrounds through the adventures we provide.
  • Stay Flexible: You’ll get to do a lot of different things around the mountain and every day will be a different, new adventure
Job Requirements:
  • Be prepared: You will be working outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods of time.
  • Be sturdy: You may need to stand for long periods of time.
  • Be nimble: You may be repeatedly twisting, turning, pulling, pushing, bending, squatting, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) throughout each day.
  • Be friendly: You’ll need to converse clearly and comfortably with a variety of guests and fellow employees of varying backgrounds, ability levels and age groups.
  • Background check required.
  • Be reliable: You may need to work unsupervised occasionally or be a strong part of a fun team. You must have reliable transportation (in varying weather conditions) to and from work, and you must be to work on time as scheduled to be a good teammate.
An Adventure Park Trail Crew team member is a flexible employee who often works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one resort mentality which could include one of the following:
  • Mountain Activities
  • Food and Beverage Support
  • Ticket sales or scanning
  • Base Area Operations

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  515216
Reference Date: 07/01/2026 
Job Code Function: Trail Maintenance  

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