Rachel Welch

Hi, folks! So my name is Rachel. I just graduated from Amherst College with a degree in Geology, and I'm just getting into this solo hiking thing. I whine a lot, and I'm also both extremely sappy and sassy. I've wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail since elementary school, so I'm excited to be finally making that happen in 2018!

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Why I’m Doing This, What I’m Bringing, and Other FAQs

Why I’m Doing This, What I’m Bringing, and Other FAQs

Now less than a week away from my start date, I'm getting a lot of questions from family and friends about this hiking thing. Is this safe? What

Mar 6, 2018 : Rachel Welch
Letting Go of Expectations Before the AT- Reflecting on My NPT Thru-Hike

Letting Go of Expectations Before the AT- Reflecting on My NPT Thru-Hike

Hey, folks. It has been awhile. Remember back in September when I hiked the first 30ish miles of the Northville-Placid Trail? And I said I'd

Feb 26, 2018 : Rachel Welch
Learning How to be Alone: My First Three Days on the Northville Placid Trail

Learning How to be Alone: My First Three Days on the Northville Placid Trail

Hello, there!   Let me start by giving you an idea of who I am. I’m Rachel, I’m originally from Western New York, and I just graduated

Sep 27, 2017 : Rachel Welch