Meet Zoe
Zoe is an active AMC Leader and serves on the 20’s & 30’s Steering Committee as the SOS (Spontaneous Outings and Socials) Coordinator. She enjoys organizing day and weekend trips as well as socials. The weekend trips include hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. Besides hiking, she enjoys rock climbing, puzzles and photography.
What others said about Zoe
Thanks to Zoe Rath for organizing the group's participation in the Somerville 5k this past Sunday! It was my first AMC event since moving back to the area, and it was a great one.
Zoe's inclusive and energetic style of leading has always inspired me, every trip I've been on with her has been so fun and memorable. Thank you so much for everything you've done!
Open Art Studios Somerville was my first social with the 20s and 30s group and it was led by Zoe. Not only did I get to explore the work of many artists, she also made me feel very welcomed in the group. Zoe also helped planed the leaders skillshare weekend, it was a fun weekend getaway with like minded leaders, I can't believe we had people from so many chapters.
Zoe is such a positive person who cares deeply about the AMC's mission and about her trip participants having a great time. Her history is a fine example to future AMC leaders club wide.
Zoe was one of the first leaders I met when I joined the AMC! One of the first trips I attended was her Somerville Porchfest walk, and I remember being impressed that she knew so many of the people we ran into around town. She was also a mentor when I started leading trips myself. She has done so much for the AMC through her enthusiasm and welcoming attitude and I'm very happy to have her as a friend!
Q&A with Zoe
Favorite type of trip to lead?
I like weekend hiking/camping trips because you get to know the group better.
Weekend hike at the Blue Hills
Group outing with AMC
What do you like about being a leader?
You get to meet many different people. It’s fun to help them learn to appreciate the outdoors
What the hardest part about being a leader?
For bigger weekend trips there is quite a lot of behind-the scenes-planning: the hikes, the food and the lodging. But it always seems to come together in the end and it’s the joys, not the challenges, that stand out in my mind.
Hiking in the Whites
Group Photo in the White Mountains
What do you love about hiking and camping?
I love being out in nature turning off my cell phone and disconnecting with social media and the usual worries that come with living in the city. After a long day’s hike meals seem even more delicious, and then gathering around the campfire and finally falling asleep in my tent all exhausted is such a satisfying experience.
What’s one of your favorite camping meals?
I enjoy making burrito/tacos; it’s fairly easy and you can easily accommodate various diets and preferences. Guacamole and salsa are always a hit!
Dinner at Notch Hostel
Teamwork makes the dream work – before and after everyone worked together to finish a puzzle together on the Notch Hostel Trip
What’s your favorite memory on a trip?
The Notch winter hiking trip which I’ve helped co-lead and organize. People really connected over the weekend and I remember with fondness working on a puzzle together. I also remember a few years back a very challenging hike up Mt Osceola: it was both scary and fun making our way up and down the mountain, mostly butt-sliding on the way down.
