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Week One
Thursday 5/8 to
Monday 5/12
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Both crews will work on projects in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area with Volunteers returning to base camp at the end of each day. This is the perfect introduction to trail crew for those looking for a more "comfortable" camping experience.
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Week Two
Thursday 5/15 to
Monday 5/19
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Justus Creek Relocation*—Help the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club relocate the Trail away from heavily impacted riparian areas and build new campsites.
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*The crew will remain on site for two weeks and will not return to Sugar Grove. You'll spend your days off exploring the local area, and will have an opportunity to spend a day in a local town, doing laundry and reconnecting with civilization.
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Week Three
Thursday 5/22 to
Monday 5/26
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*The crew will remain on site for two weeks and will not return to Sugar Grove. You'll spend your days off exploring the local area, and will have an opportunity to spend a day in a local town, doing laundry and reconnecting with civilization.
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Week Four
Thursday 5/29 to
Monday 6/2
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Week Five
Thursday 6/5 to
Monday 6/9
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- Matt's Creek Rehabilitation-Rehabilitate sections of the Trail in the remote James River Face Wilderness, Virginia with the Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club. *Please note, the crew will be carrying all camping and work equipment into a remote site (4 miles) for the entire week.
- Pine Swamp Relocation-Work along side the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club relocating a section of trail in the Peter's Mountain Wilderness, VA. Spend evenings fishing or cooling off in the nearby Stony Creek.
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Week Six
Thursday 6/12 to
Monday 6/16
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Roan Mountain Relocation-Enjoy beautiful views of the North Carolina high-country while working along side the Tennessee Eastman Hiking Club constructing new trail on Roan Mountain.
- Humpback Mountain Rehabilitation—Head to the Blue Ridge Parkway to assist the Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club in rehabilitation of trail.
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Week Seven
Thursday 7/3 to
Monday 7/7
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Week Eight
Thursday 7/10 to
Monday 7/14
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Week Nine
Thursday 7/17 to
Monday 7/21
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Week Ten
Thursday 7/24 to
Monday 7/28
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- Roan Mountain Relocation-Enjoy beautiful views of the North Carolina high-country while working along side the Tennessee Eastman Hiking Club constructing new trail on Roan Mountain
- New River Relocation-Continue new trail construction started in 2006 along side the Outdoor Club of Virginia Tech. Spend evenings cooling down in New River nearby.
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Week Eleven
Thursday 7/31 to
Monday 8/4
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Week Twelve
Thursday 8/7 to
Monday 8/11
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- Tye River Relocation-Relocate steep sections of trail with the Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club. Spend evenings cooling off in the nearby Tye River.
- New River Relocation-Continue new trail construction started in 2006 along side the Outdoor Club of Virginia Tech. Spend evenings cooling down in New River nearby.
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Eco-Week
Thursday 8/14 to
Monday 8/16
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- This short week will tackle a natural resource restoration project such as natural heritage monitoring or campsite restoration on the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.
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