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Vail Resorts

Trail Maintenance Crew

Crested Butte, CO · On-site

$20/hr

The trail maintenance crew member is responsible for assisting in general trail maintenance ... Maintain a working knowledge of the tools and equipment * Has a clear understanding of access roads ...

FeverUp

Trail Manager (Freelance)

New York, NY · On-site

$400/day

Working onsite for the install, event run, and strike. PAY RATE $400/day ABOUT THE ROLE The Trail ... Crew welfare- ensure shift patterns are running smoothly & breaks are implemented. PREFERRED ...

AEG

Haunted Shadows Trail Scare Actor

The Colony, TX · On-site

Cast & Crew Location: The Colony, TX Hours & Availability: Part-Time, weekend evenings during the ... Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. * Ability to follow directions and ...

FeverUp

Trail Manager (Freelance)

New York, NY · On-site

$400/day

Working onsite for the install, event run, and strike. PAY RATE $400/day ABOUT THE ROLE The Trail ... Crew welfare- ensure shift patterns are running smoothly & breaks are implemented. PREFERRED ...

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How much do trail crew worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for trail crew worker in the United States is $13.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trail Crew Worker vs Trail Maintenance Worker?

AspectTrail Crew WorkerTrail Maintenance Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; physical fitnessHigh school diploma or equivalent; physical fitness
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, rugged terrain, seasonal conditionsOutdoor, often similar terrain, seasonal work
Employer & Industry UsageNational parks, conservation groups, outdoor recreationPublic agencies, parks departments, conservation organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Both Trail Crew Workers and Trail Maintenance Workers perform outdoor, physically demanding tasks to preserve and repair trails. While their roles are similar, the term "Trail Crew Worker" often emphasizes seasonal or volunteer positions, whereas "Trail Maintenance Worker" may refer to more permanent roles within organizations. Both require physical fitness and outdoor skills, making them closely related in the industry.

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Trail Crew Ski Patrol - Winter 26-27

Bear Valley, CA • On-site

Bear Valley Mountain Resort LLC
Travel Arrangement Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Bear Valley Mountain Resort LLCexternal

$17 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist guests, identify and address hazards, and maintain trails to ensure mountain safety.

  • Perform skiing duties including opening and closing procedures, communication with other departments, and maintaining safe access to patrol stations.

  • Develop skills in rope rescue, avalanche mitigation, and mountain safety operations, including delivering sleds for rescue and participating in low/high angle rescues.

Job description

Job Summary
As a member of our Trail Crew/Ski Patrol team, you’ll help provide a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable mountain experience for all guests. This role combines trail maintenance, guest service, and mountain safety, while serving as a visible mountain host throughout the resort. Responsibilities include assisting guests, identifying and addressing hazards, maintaining trails, and supporting mountain safety operations. Employees may also have opportunities to develop first aid, avalanche mitigation, and other Ski Patrol skills based on interest and qualifications. This position offers an excellent pathway for growth within the Ski Patrol department.Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and the qualifications for the position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in the position might be asked to perform or of all the qualifications that may be required now or in the future. We will not ask you to perform a task that is inherently unsafe or that you are not adequately trained to perform. When we do ask for your assistance with any job, we expect an enthusiastic and cooperative response.

  • Commitment to excellent services and guest satisfaction
  • Skiing to perform opening and closing procedures on the mountain daily
  • Communication with other departments
  • Maintain safe and easy access with the base patrol and ski patrol duty stations
  • Become proficient with ropes and rope rescue skills
  • Maintain clean, safe, and professional workstations
  • Training records kept up and turned into the Ski Patrol Director when completed
  • Interest in a obtaining a CPR/First Aid card (however not required)
  • Communicate problems to superiors, while showing initiative in handling routine matters
  • Shovel snow, sometimes deep, heavy wet snow weighing more than 50 pounds per shovel full
Skills and Competencies
  • Gain knowledge on how to maintain all aspects of the mountain boundaries, signage, tower pads and related tasks to opening and closing of the mountain on a daily basis.
  • Develop ability to deliver sleds for patient care/rescue
  • Learn about hill safety and risk management and how they both apply to safe operating procedures on the hill and premise.
  • Develop skills of avalanche beacon use, partner/group rescue, weather forecasting-related to ski area daily operations and avalanche mitigation practices and becoming an avalanche mitigation worker with the Ski Patrol (requires current CPR & Basic 1st aid training card).
  • Participate and become proficient in rope rescue skills related to low/high angle rescues including chair lift evacuations techniques.
Work Schedules

Weather, snow conditions and the number of guests play a large role in the work scheduling of Bear Valley employees.

When conditions are normal, you may be expected to work 40 up to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. During busy periods – especially the holiday periods in December and the months of January and February – you may be expected to work six (6) days a week.

You must arrange for transportation to work so that you arrive at your designated workstation at the scheduled time. Keep in mind that you will often be required to drive on hilly, snow packed, and icy road.

 Working Conditions

At any time during the ski season, Bear Valley employees are often required to perform their tasks in high winds, heavy snowfalls, low visibility, rain, and extremely cold or warm temperatures.


Uniforms

A professional appearance at Bear Valley is required. Please wear your name tag and uniform at all times during your scheduled shift. We will provide most of the uniform for you to do your job. This uniform is for work hours ONLY, no exceptions. 

You will be required to provide some items as part of your job.

The quality, color, and style of the items must be approved by your manager prior to being worn to work. All hats worn must have the Bear Valley logo while on shift.



 

The skiing/riding employee represents a model for safe skiing for both the guest and fellow employees. You are required to be aware of all safe skiing procedures, trail closures, and out-of-bounds policies of the mountain.