S.W.E.A.T. Crew: Volunteers on the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Sign up to join the SWEAT Crew this Summer!

Registration is now open for the 2016 season of ATCs legendary SWEAT Volunteer Trail Crew.

Led by professional crew leaders, the SWEAT Trail Crew hits the trail in the remote backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to maintain and improve the Appalachian Trail.

Meals and equipment for each 6-day session are provided at no cost--and don't forget the T-shirt and the bragging rights that come with it! You'll never have so much fun working hard and getting dirty. Sign up today!

How does the S.W.E.A.T. Crew season work?

During the summer Crew season, S.W.E.A.T. volunteers meet professional trail crew leaders at the basecamp in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and hike into the backcountry for a week of work. The ATC pays for everything: your food, your tools, your saftey equipment. All you have to do is show up and have fun! Dates are posted below.

2015 S.W.E.A.T. Crew Dates

Interested? Learn more, register to volunteer, and get more information at www.appalachiantrail.org/crews

Session 1 June 8-13

Session 2 June 18-23

Session 3 June 28-July 3

Session 4 July 8-13

Session 5 July 18-23

Session 6 July 28-August 2

Session 7 August 7-12

Session 8 August 17-22

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