The LTP's work creates an opportunity to share and hone trail maintenance techniques with other crew members and GMC volunteer trail maintainers. The crew will operate on the Long Trail and important hiking trails throughout Vermont. A second professional LTP crew may be hired based upon the availability of funds. A volunteer-based LTP will work in the GMNF in southern Vermont, where the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail coincide. The LTP works 40 hours per week, requiring five days and four nights working and camping in the backcountry.
Crew members provide their own personal camping gear.
Days-off housing is available. This crew consists of eight to ten volunteers, led by a paid Crew Boss and Camp Coordinator. The season runs from late July through September. The work week is 40 hours requiring 5 days and 4 nights working and camping in the backcountry. Crew members are asked to provide their personal gear.