Konnarock Trail Crew
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Join us in Sugar Grove, Virginia this summer for an unforgettable experience on the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's flagship crew program. Founded in 1983, Konnarock's two crew teams cover the Appalachian Trail from Rockfish Gap in Virginia to the Trail's southern terminus at Springer Mountain in Georgia. The experiences of working together, learning new skills and backcountry living make an unbeatable combination of fun. No experience is necessary, but you must be 18 years or older. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy provides training, equipment, and room and board. Crews are transported in U.S. Forest Service vehicles from Sugar Grove to a primitive, backcountry tent camp near the project site. Get the most up to date information at the Konnarock Trail Crew Blog. Crew LifeBase CampThe Konnarock Crew is hosted by the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area at its Sugar Grove Work Center. The main building houses dining and recreation facilities, an office, and the crew's tool room. Separate buildings provide a large, institutional kitchen and two shower houses, with bathroom and laundry facilities. Crew members sleep in simple cabins ("pods") near the shower houses, with beds and electricity. Crew WeekCrew members arrive on Wednesday before their work week in time to get settled in, eat dinner, and attend an orientation session that evening. An early morning on Thursday (7 AM) starts with a hearty breakfast followed by any last minute preparations and departure to the project site. Volunteers work a five-day week in the field, from Thursday morning through Monday night. Volunteers are welcome to stay at the base camp between sessions. Click for more information on working conditions and crew life in the field. Upcoming ProjectsClick for the 2009 Konnarock Trail Crew Schedule. Apply TodayNew Volunteers: Download our 2009 Crew Application or apply online. Give us a call at (540) 953-3571 or email crews@appalachiantrail.org with any questions. A.T. Trail Crew Alumni: Please contact us at crews@appalachiantrail.org for an alumni application.
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