Icelandtrailteam | Thórsmörk Trailteam

Jan 18

A day on the trails

We are reaching the final few weeks of applications for the 2024 Trailteams and places are filling up fast. It has been great to hear from many applicants from around the world and we are looking forward to meeting the teams in Thórsmörk this season.

Our teams are filling up quite quickly, so if you would like to join us on the trails in Thórsmörk and Goðaland this summer, don’t delay sending us your application. Placement information, dates and application forms.

We have added an Instagram reel to show what a day on the trails with our volunteers can look like. Here, our three-week team is spending an August day maintaining the trail leading to the Stangarháls view point. Follow the link below…

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Dec 9

Long-term volunteer placements

Next summer we will be hosting long-term volunteers for 7-8 weeks at our Thórsmörk and Goðaland camps.

Our long-term volunteers work closely with their Forestry Service colleagues and are involved in all aspects of the Trailteam programme. This includes working on practical trail maintenance tasks in small groups as well taking on leadership responsibilities and supporting the 3 and 6-week volunteer teams.

Platform and box steps (Melissa Davies)

For this exciting challenge, we are looking for participants who have experience of working with teams, enjoy camping and spending time hiking in wild and remote areas. These placements are especially well suited to applicants who wish to gain experience of practical conservation work, trail maintenance and team leadership.

Full details about the long-term placements and our other volunteer opportunities can be found on our website. Applications for 2024 will open on December 15th.

Volunteer opportunities

Dec 6

Trailteam plans for 2024

December is a very busy month in the Trailteam office. Planning for our 2024 Trailteam season is now well underway and the search for volunteers for next year will soon begin.

As well as our 3 and 6-week projects, a limited number of longer placements will also be available. We are looking for participants who have some experience of camping and hill walking, enjoy wilderness landscapes and are ready for a challenge.