Backcountry Trail Crew Member — Alpine Construction

Conservation Maven

Lakewood (CO)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 37,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative is seeking enthusiastic, hard-working trail crew members for the 2027 field season. The positions involve alpine terrain work around Mount Columbia, Mount Democrat and Mount Princeton, with daily hikes, steep climbs, and rock/timber construction tasks.

Crews operate in front- and backcountry camps, targeting 13,000+ ft elevations and complex project work with volunteers and partner organizations. Season runs May 17 through September 27, 2027.

Job description

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative is seeking enthusiastic, hard-working trail crew members for the 2027 field season. The positions involve alpine terrain work around Mount Columbia, Mount Democrat and Mount Princeton, with daily hikes, steep climbs, and rock/timber construction tasks.

Crews operate in front- and backcountry camps, targeting 13,000+ ft elevations and complex project work with volunteers and partner organizations. Season runs May 17 through September 27, 2027.

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