Hey y'all, Rachel aka "Dobby" here! I use she/her pronouns and hail from Western NC. I called NH home for a bit as well, which is where my adventures in backpacking began. In 2018, I hiked all the 4,000-footers in the Northeast (NE67) and in 2020, I started hiking the PCT but ended up having to pause that journey for the time being. I joined a friend over on the Colorado Trail instead, which was an excellent decision (would recommend). I returned to the PCT in 2022, and was finally able to fulfill my dream (but probably won't ever stop dreaming about it). I'm in Vermont now, studying at VLGS to become an environmental attorney. When I'm not buried in books or glued to my computer screen, you can find me out on the trails with my furry best friend, Lily. Happy adventuring and thanks for following along! :)
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18 of The Trek’s Top Posts of 2022
This year wasn't perfect by any means, but it was admittedly an improvement over the previous two years. Plus, our Trek Bloggers and Editors put out
How Long Does It Take To Hike a Mile?
Is the tune to "I Would Walk 500 Miles" currently ringing in your ears? Hopefully so, because it's a bop, and walking 500 miles sounds like a
Tommy Corey of Hiker Trash Vogue on His Ambitious New Photo Project “All Humans Outside”
Thru-hiker and photographer Tommy "Twerk" Corey wants everyone to know that they have a place in the outdoors. This theme will be front and center in
The Best Cyber Week Deals for Backpackers and Hikers
Black Friday’s extended encore, Cyber Week, is in full force. If you’re looking to upgrade your backpacking kit for the 2023 season, now's the time
24 of the Best Black Friday Deals for Hikers and Backpackers
It's Black Friday, which means it's time to add that piece of gear you've been eyeing to your shopping cart. We searched the web to help you find
19-Year-Old Hiker Found Deceased on Mt. Lafayette
Emily Sotelo, 19, of Westford, MA, was found deceased on the northwest side of Mount Lafayette in Franconia, NH at approximately 11 a.m. on
Melanie Vogel Completes Historic 12,000-Mile Trans-Canada Hike
On Saturday, November 12, Melanie Vogel became the first woman to complete a continuous coast-to-coast-to-coast hike of the Trans Canada Trail,
Human Skeletal Remains Found Near Appalachian Trail
Hunters discovered human skeletal remains near the AT in Moore Township, PA on Monday evening, according to Lehigh Valley Live. The site where the
How To Treat Your Hiking Clothes With Permethrin
True story: I once forgot to pack bug spray for a backpacking trip in the White Mountains of NH. It was my first-ever multi-day backpack, but that
Trek Readers Share Their Best Spooky Hiking Stories
A hiker awakens suddenly to the sight of a shadowy figure crawling toward them, and they try to scream, but there is only silence—and the thick