I hiked the entire APPALACHIAN TRAIL || Liz “Handstand” Kidder

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  • I’m super excited to share with you my entire Appalachian Trail Documentary! I consolidated all of my trail vlogs into one (kinda long) video. I think it took me longer to edit this than it did to hike the A.T.😅 Sorry if the volume is a little up & down.
    To follow up on a few things that were left unclear:
    I did get cleared from the Lyme disease after I finished my medication.
    Evan did not test positive for Lyme and we never really figured out exactly what he had. But luckily he got better after a few weeks.
    I did travel back to North Carolina after-the-fact to finish the 6.6 mile section that was closed for a forrest fire. See the video here: • THE REUNION || Finishi...
    To see my full Appalachian Trail Vlog series, click here:
    • Appalachian Trail '18
    To watch my friend Evan’s Appalachian Trail Vlog series, click here: • AT Thru-Hike 2018
    If you want to see what I’m up to on a daily(ish) basis, follow me on Instagram: / lizkidder
    To follow my business/dreadlock studio: / lizkidderstudio
    Filmed with iPhone X and GoPro Hero 5 Black.
    Edited with VideoLeap.
    Music from Epidemic Sound.

ความคิดเห็น • 595

  • @EvansBackpackingVideos
    @EvansBackpackingVideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    Wow! What an epic! I know I’m biased, but this was such a thrill to watch. Great job with the voiceover, which made it completely different from all your other videos-I mean, anyone who’s seen the other ones will get something out of this new one too. And I liked how you were honest about the occasional tedium of a thru-hike. It didn’t take nearly as long as a thru-hike to watch it, but it was realistic enough to make me remember how tired I was toward the end! Fantastic!

    • @Mark11340
      @Mark11340 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Your wrap up was epic as well. Glad you're staying in contact with them!

    • @griffenbest5826
      @griffenbest5826 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Evan is a legend

    • @KeeFrHikes
      @KeeFrHikes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      30 miles and then Mount Washington? You're a machine, Evan! I enjoyed both of your thru-hike videos and the post-hike documentaries. You're by far my favorite group that I've following on TH-cam hiking the AT. Thanks for sharing your awesome hikes!

    • @kellyhart4985
      @kellyhart4985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hello Evan, originally started watching you because you used a tarp and hiked in sandals, thought your were some poor guy who wouldn't get far, I sure learned a wealth of information from your videos, Your thru hike got me interested in Liz's channel, Sandals, Dreadlocks and a Harley, you folks made 2018 a great year, Thank You to all of you.

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Thanks Evan!!!!! We love you and miss you!!

  • @Altaranalt
    @Altaranalt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I'm currently watching Evan’s Appalachian Trail Documentary and you were mentioned in it, so I'm checking out your channel :D

    • @carenburmeister5002
      @carenburmeister5002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too!

    • @tropicalco2339
      @tropicalco2339 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, same

    • @doncrist2012
      @doncrist2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just watched Evans 3 5 2021 was amazing

    • @pedrofpsilvaful
      @pedrofpsilvaful 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah...

    • @robm8746
      @robm8746 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. Check out Grizzle Gear's channel. He also did the AT in 2018 and his content was awesome but there's hardly any views.

  • @janneskruger001
    @janneskruger001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great documentary Liz. The guy with the ukulele at 15:06 is Almero De Villiers from South Africa, an old friend of mine. He met his wife on the trail, also called Liz. What a fantastic surprise to see him on your video!!!

  • @suburbanhiker5975
    @suburbanhiker5975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Ok, wait, this isn't fair. I am CURRENTLY re-watching what you had already posted, yes RE-WATCHING, because I just finished Evan's series and wanted to see how the two tied in and am on Episode 32 and NOW you drop this on us... all the while I am trying to do my own youtube thing, too! hhhmmm, what to do, what... to... do...

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Haha sorry to complicate your situation... I was trying to get it done like 5 weeks ago for the 1 year start date anniversary but the damn thing took foreverrrrrr to edit😩

    • @suburbanhiker5975
      @suburbanhiker5975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LizKidder OMG! The EDITING is a KILLER! And then the UPLOAD!? I can only imagine how horrible the upload time must have been from the trail. I mean, some of my videos take 2 - 3 hours to upload and process from home with high speed cable internet! I'm about 10 minutes in to your video now and like what you have done with the editing so far. WELL DONE!

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Editing/uploading is definitely a bitch from the trail! (Especially with Sprint!) Happy I had WiFi for this one!🤣

    • @suburbanhiker5975
      @suburbanhiker5975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LizKidder Well, just know that you did a FANTASTIC job of putting together, truly engaging and cohesive videos and so far, you seem to have done the same with this one!

  • @thriftyendurance
    @thriftyendurance 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great vid Liz! 👍🏻 I really enjoyed reliving your journey and your grand finale wedding on the summit of Mt. Katahdin. Can anything be more special? I am so glad you experienced this wonderful adventure and connecting with amazing people like Evan. I really enjoyed your fresh take via voice over. It is true, most of us live in the matrix and sometimes we do have to say "fudge it" and just go for it. Life is too short to be stuck in a rat race that sometimes feels as if going no where. I am glad you took the leap! Happy adventuring! 🌺

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!!

  • @wwdiesel
    @wwdiesel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful journey, watched Evan's first and then watched yours. What a trip. Thanks for sharing. Kudos!

  • @SuperEnthused
    @SuperEnthused 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I cried at the end of this!!! I have watched many people's AT videos and documentaries, and I love them all so much. I always get a little emotional at the end, but some legit tears welled up in this one!! Congratulations!

  • @Mark11340
    @Mark11340 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I enjoyed your entire hike and every handstand! Hope you guys still stay in touch with Evan. Y'all had a nice trailationship.

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      We do! Visited him once already and hopefully seeing him this summer!

  • @luvsfleurdelis
    @luvsfleurdelis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Is there a place where you've documented the total cost of traveling the Appalachian Trail as far as your lodging and food and supplies?

    • @paulbland5539
      @paulbland5539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      5,000 to 7,000 dollars for a hike thru

    • @NeilPBrady
      @NeilPBrady 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1994, cost me about $ 3,000

  • @TALL1FU49
    @TALL1FU49 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I saw your tramily in another video. Congrats to you and your husband. Myself im turning 63 this year. I love watching these videos of hikers completing the AT. I did a thru hike back in 1977/78. The best time of my life. First from georgia to pa and then a year later from pa to maine. With two best friends. 6 years ago i lost my left left below the knee to a infected bone spur on my foot. A year to the day i was standing on top of springer mountain ready to do it again. Now being a amputee my trail name was given to me by a salesman at REI. It was Peg Leg. My trail name back in 77 and 78 was Big Foot. Only because i wear a size 18 1/2 EEEE boot. And everybody was saying look at that Big Foot. Yes, i hiked from georgia all the way to virginia before my hiking poles snapped in half. One hiker gave me a small bottle of spray called Stopain. This stuff worked great. Another hiker showed up named Walking stick. He made me two hiking poles out of tree branches. After 3 day0s i hiked into town and got a ride to the train station to catch a amtrack train back to jacksonville,fl. I only wanted to thru hike again to see all the changes that happened on the trail. Those new foot bridges crossing the highways. We crossed them all by walking across a 4 lane highway and walked thru so many creeks. You had it alittle bit easier. Also back in 77/78 there was nothing called lightweight gear. Eberything was very heavy. When i was younger my mom bought me a blue mummy bag. It was rated down to minus 30 degrees. It was made by a brand new company in the outdor field. Northface. That mummy bag weighs in at 6 pounds. My tent was a orange pup tent with a floor, that was 5 pounds. They worked very well back then. But now all my gear will be given to my grand daughters. They can use it if they join the brownies and or the girl scouts. The only thing i wished that i brought with me was my phone. I had no pictures of my trail angels that helped me out. I used a osprey atmos 55 backpack, a very light quilt,which was made here in the usa a jetboil stove with the coffee press. The same messkit that i used back on my first thru hike in memory of my great friend Danny who passed away from ALS the year before and a 3 man tent. Enough room for this 7 foot 3 inch tall man and my pack. I only carried alot of food and water. A 3 liter bladder and a 2 quart canteen. I also carried 3 cans of anchovies for the pizza that i nought at a hostle. 2 sticks of summer sausage and one stick of pepperoni. Plus a large zip lock bag of coffee,creamer and splenda. I had 2 cups of coffee with every meal. My favorite was stir fried rice wit fried up sliced summer sausage and my other was mashed potatoes and brown gravy. Breakfast0 was a clif bar or two poptarts. Lunch was a bite of pepperoni and dinner i ate good. The one meal i did not like was the pasta side dishes. They did not taste to me. The trail tried several times to call me back,but instead i thru hiked the Florida trail down and two days later hiked back up to my starting point. Thank you for scaring your trip. I say that from the bottom of my heart. On Feb 9th at 1300 hours i have a doctors appointment with a sinal surgeon. Then i will find out what procedure there going to do on my back. Back in march of last year i tjought i twisted my back. Alot of us amps twist there backs. My luck i found out i had a E-Coli infection on my spinal cord. Two weeks in the hospital getting a picc line line installed and putting in the best drugs into my body to kill the infection,then 2 months doing it at home. Then i found out if i waited another week or so,someone would have found me dead. Not a nice story to hear. So now i wait in pain. I can walk but not that far,matmybe 10 feet or so. And i dont like taking these narco pills for pain so i just take 4 asprine. Enough of me. Back to you liz, i hope you and your husband the best of luck and you keep in touch with your tramily. My only person on the trail i keep up with is Miss. Janet. She gave me a few rides into different towns. Shes a true teail angel. Best of luck in your life. Peg Leg

  • @tthurman6611
    @tthurman6611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just got done watching Evans and he mentioned you almost done with yours you've done a very fantastic job so much energy and thrive all the people you met along the way seem so great and they all seem like lovely people I admire every one of you you keep hiking and keep in touch with those that you met good job handstands you've inspired more people than you know thank you so much

  • @luker8887
    @luker8887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    If Dixie was a metalhead 😂

  • @SalineScott
    @SalineScott 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    On day 100.... I would have loved to been a fly in someone’s car just to see what they said about seeing your feet in the air as they drove down the road as you did your handstand. Lol. I’ll still watching. May have to finish it tonight. I’m glad you posted this.

  • @thebeardedrooster2871
    @thebeardedrooster2871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are a badass.. The intro to this video is filled with so much truth. Thanks for taking your time to put this together. Great video.🤙

  • @wandacraig8286
    @wandacraig8286 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wondering if you've ever tried zero drop, barefoot hiking shoes? I love them. Gotta say this looked incredibly difficult. Just the weather was bad enough but adding getting Lyme's disease and continuing on was wild. I'm afraid I'm not that tough. Maybe at 30 I might have succeeded but I'm not totally sure about that! And then you got married at the end!!! I've heard you speak of this thru hike but this is the first time I saw the video of it. Wow!!! Just amazing!

  • @erinhopkins9839
    @erinhopkins9839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Liz, aka handstand, I stumbled upon Evan’s video first in my quest for knowledge about the AT. While awesome, I am so grateful it lead me to yours. I am 29 like you were preceding your thru hike and in the same boots my daddy also just passed, mine to an aggressive bout of lung cancer. I have thought about the AT since I was in high school, but always doubted myself to trek it alone. I doubt no more. AT 2021 for me baby. I don’t know you, but I love you. Hope to see you out there one day. Much thanks for the much needed push. With a little determination and luck I will be celebrating my 30th on the trail. Cheers, Erin

  • @JimBobele
    @JimBobele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, that was a hell of an AT story. I enjoyed every second of it. I know how much work it is to put a video of this length together. Very much appreciated. And what a beautiful surprise on top of Mt Kathadin!
    I wish you two all the best for the future. May the force be with you ;-)
    Regards,
    Reiner from Germany

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! So sweet!

  • @gadgetkat5146
    @gadgetkat5146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was a really great video and so professionally done. What great lifetime accomplishment. I wish you and your new husband well, God bless you both!

  • @BackOutside
    @BackOutside 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    oh hell yes. this is going to be awesome! i had a bunch of plans today that just went out the window

  • @larryswenson8525
    @larryswenson8525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a bit disappointed there was no "handstand" on the summit :-{ but congratulations on the end of your journey up the AT and the beginning of your new life together as one.

  • @floydcarroll7512
    @floydcarroll7512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve just watched your hike ...Again lol..I just feel so connected to you and Luke,hope you are enjoying marriage and your new house,I was hoping to leave on March 14 th,but my parents are old-Er ,I’m no spring chicken 63,but my Step-father has been having heart failure and I’ve been running back and forth from Kentucky to Cleveland Clinic...he is so much better,but now this Coronavirus has hit the nation,,and today I go to find out if I’m ok or if I have cancer...which I refused think about...but God willing I’m ok and will start the AT IN APRIL,love you two young people,wishing you the best and maybe someday I’ll get to meet you,your Rock Star to me😎

  • @annabea7692
    @annabea7692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dear Liz -- this doc, and you, are amazing! I cried, I laughed, and cried some more. Ultimately, I am left totally floored by what you've accomplished. Very inspiring, for sure. Wishing you all the heartfelt blessings in your every pursuit...💙

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! So sweet!!

    • @HomeAtLast501
      @HomeAtLast501 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why did you cry?

  • @darlenemcgarrity9150
    @darlenemcgarrity9150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Liz! We're watching now... Evan's video brought us here!
    As a native Pennsylvanian, and someone who just started hiking, and did five miles on the AT last week, I can see why so many people find it so challenging!
    Keep up the great work! You're an inspiration. 💛

  • @eddiep3743
    @eddiep3743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't believe I waited a month to watch this. Well done couldn't stop watching. Most of all Congrats on the wedding.
    😁✌❤

  • @paulbarbacano1109
    @paulbarbacano1109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I unsubscribe now that I see how rich you are and brag about it....must have been tough to stay in all them hotels

  • @chesiedengun
    @chesiedengun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing. You are a true inspiration. I wish you all the best that life can give. Always remember you are not alone. On the darkest days there is always an angel to carry you through, peace love and happiness 💕😇🙏

  • @pacovl46
    @pacovl46 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice! I’ve watched E-Wolf’s trip before yours! Liked that one, too. 🙂
    So how much does it cost roughly to to the AT?
    By the way, congratulations on your marriage! 🙂

  • @stephaniedines9776
    @stephaniedines9776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LIZ, you are fucking amazing! I have watched your thru hike documentary 2 times now, as I begin the (very) early planning stages of my AT thru hike. I pray to complete my hike with even a fraction of the perseverance you had. Happy trails to you, Evan, Yelp, & Luke!

  • @stevenhscott7511
    @stevenhscott7511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pizza is always a bad idea on a long hike lol. Amazing story. Thanks for sharing! Funny ya mentioned Haverhill as I live in the next town over the border :-) Someday I will tackle the AT...

  • @annettemillette4091
    @annettemillette4091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    happy ending prayer your marriage last forever

  • @SuperNovaRoxy
    @SuperNovaRoxy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! I’m in tears watching this, what an amazing adventure. I hope I get to do this one of these days. You’re an inspiration Liz. Thank you so much for this video.

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching and for the support!

  • @sandragoodson1892
    @sandragoodson1892 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really enjoyed this. What really is the best is the bond between all of you... You, Luke, Evan and Yelp. Was really heart warming.

    • @NeilPBrady
      @NeilPBrady 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      These bonds fad over time, but while out there they are all you have.

  • @brandonkeller5765
    @brandonkeller5765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was incredible, I sat down and watched the entire thing. I would have expected to be watching a documentary on netflix or something. Amazing job, well done👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Flaherty_Rising
    @Flaherty_Rising 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So amazing! I live in Tennessee and want to start hiking. So many shorter trails here to get strong and practice! How do you wash your clothes are the longer hikes?
    Thank you for sharing this and for being such a positive ball of energy!

  • @billiebluesheepie2907
    @billiebluesheepie2907 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ohh, there were tears, and I never cry watching films... congratulations on reaching your thirties, getting married and completing the longest, continuous, marked footpath in the world.

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! 🙏🏻❤️

  • @brentdapo8138
    @brentdapo8138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ihave been planning a thru hike for years i have been in search of someone to do the trail with my trail name is wild north, if therecis anyone out there looking to do this a make a new friend contact me

  • @tommyk782
    @tommyk782 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was working at TOP of Georgia when you stayed there. great vid.

  • @jameswarren3733
    @jameswarren3733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Liz, I just really enjoyed watching this video. A great way to spend my Sunday morning. All the best in your future endeavors!

  • @kellyhart4985
    @kellyhart4985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent wrap up, really enjoyed your thru hike as you made your way North, update 14.5 was awesome, really enjoyed it when Luke was with you. I originally started with Evans hike, seeing you in his vids got me interested in your vids, same trail but two totally different presentations, incredible, Thank you to all of you for taking us with you on your journey.

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found us and followed along! Thank you so much for the positivity!!❤️

  • @elysabethpoodle6234
    @elysabethpoodle6234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is very hard core. To take time out of your lives to do this feat, is something you will have and remember for the rest of your lives.
    I am sooo impressed.
    I am from Australia and love the out doors and to see this, stirs me into wanting to do more. Gives me a hunger.
    It reminds me very much of Chris McCandless and his endeavours to walk out into the wilderness, get lost from society for a while and find accomplishment within it.
    To see you get Lyme Disease and push through it, shows just how determined and strong you are. WOW>
    I also had a tear in my eye when you spoke of your Father and the loss you have. Reminded me of my family losses.
    Looked like you made some great new friends and strengthened friendships you already had.
    Thankyou so so much for posting you journey. I got so much out of it. Great stuff.

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I got chills reading your comment! Christopher McCandless was honestly my inspiration. Thank you❤️❤️❤️

  • @carolemayer8151
    @carolemayer8151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always like to see you! Love that Miss Piggy. When I first saw you last year I was betting you would cut your hair by 200 miles. So fun ,, thanks

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha hair’s even longer now!😇

  • @paulbarbacano1109
    @paulbarbacano1109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW!!!!! YOU MUST HAVE WORKED ALOT AS A CHILD TO OFFERD ALL THIS....SRY FOR YOUR STRUGGLES ON THIS VACATION

  • @wingmanhoy3999
    @wingmanhoy3999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome beautiful fantastik vlogging, hiking and scenery, congratulations to you and your husband, very much enjoyed this, all the best.

  • @nathansharp3193
    @nathansharp3193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing your story with us - again. I really like the photos at the end. I think you should pick a favorite or two and beg Evan to do a sketch of them. It's hard to pick just a couple, but your handstand on McAffee Knob would be a beautiful memory to have sketched by Evan and hang in your home for the rest of your life. And then maybe a stormy miserable picture would be good to have too. It would be kind of neat to have the good and the bad in one frame to really capture the journey. ...just a thought.

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s a great idea!!!

  • @pjju2519
    @pjju2519 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations on hiking the AT and putting together a great doco and getting married! I actually clapped at the end! 😀 I hopped to this from your food and resupply video. Hadn't come across you before.

  • @TAPtonyalexisandpete
    @TAPtonyalexisandpete 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish there was a LOVE button because this was an EXCELLENT video! I found Evan’s video and knew I HAD to watch yours and it didn’t disappoint either. I hope my travel vlog videos will someday be as good as what you produced. It was great to see how you, Luke, Evan and Ricky all bonded throughout the videos and trip. As someone that is always carrying camera on our travels, I can appreciate what all you went through to film this incredible journey. Well done!!!!

  • @scottash351
    @scottash351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice adventure! Thanks for the trip up the AT ✌

  • @gregldailey
    @gregldailey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this documentary Watched it on my way to Georgia.

  • @charleskeenom9481
    @charleskeenom9481 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so very much all of you I enjoyed the trip from the beginning to the end thank you CK

  • @priscillac1709
    @priscillac1709 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved it Liz!! You did a great job with the video. Thanks for sharing your amazing journey. You are an inspiration! Thanks so much.

  • @bobfreaky09
    @bobfreaky09 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    that was a really great documentary congrats making it.

  • @FrickTruck
    @FrickTruck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry you got sick in our beautiful state.

  • @301joey1
    @301joey1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the attitude about living outside your comfort zone. just curious whats your athletic back ground ?

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I owe everything to gymnastics 🤸🏼‍♀️ 😇💯

  • @renskedollekamp6392
    @renskedollekamp6392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omgosh that ending

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good for you! Thanks for watching and good luck on your endeavors!

  • @bongothom
    @bongothom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was a wonderful video, very inspiring. May you have a blessed life. can't wait to see your next adventure.

  • @spinkey4842
    @spinkey4842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    32:14...... it must me cold out

  • @dianemilligan7370
    @dianemilligan7370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a fabulous video! It really gave a perspective of being on the AT - the complete hike and presented in a creative and professional way - Thank You!

  • @ReikiontheRun
    @ReikiontheRun 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Started watching you for the dreads...now me and my 12-year-old son have the AT on our minds. Aaaahhhh!

  • @racheldeschenes3804
    @racheldeschenes3804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just watched Evan's whole AT trek to cope with homesickness and.. trailsickness? thinking "that handstand chick seems like a kindred spirit" the whole time, then up comes the next video and there you are sitting in the cozy little town I'm missing so much! The AT's been on my bucket list since was 10 and after seeing how much fun you all had, I'm itching to get after it.
    Happy hiking! Maybe we'll cross paths in town or on trail someday!

  • @burke3289
    @burke3289 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your videos i actually live in damascus and walk the at some as well havent done a true hike but Im going to soon keep the videos coming your doing great

  • @waynegraham7611
    @waynegraham7611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who else is here from evans video?

  • @ajf747
    @ajf747 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done, so enjoyed watching Your and Evans videos last year. What a great group that would have been to hike with!

  • @halabujioutdoors
    @halabujioutdoors 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This truly is setting the new standard for self-documenting episodes. Thanks for sharing your epic journey, again!

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That means a lot!!🤗

  • @michaeldonathan2444
    @michaeldonathan2444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liz, Luke, Evan and Yelp, Y'all ROCK !!, This was the first video I watched on the AT Trail and loved everything about it. Congratulations on getting married on the summit of Katahdin. I thought y'all were the coolest people on the whole trail and when I watched the summit I was surprised and happy and quite a bit envious of the great moment - instantly I felt sad that I wouldn't be summitting Katahdin with such great people, sucks I know !! Afterwards I watched Evan's video and liked it as well. Would love to see a sequel of the PCT or CDT so please let us know if that will happen. Again, loved everything about your videos, and hope to see more of y'all in the future. Keep styling y'all !!

  • @pattysouthern3304
    @pattysouthern3304 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Liz "Handstand" i just finished watching this and it was amazing!! Thanks for sharing your adventure. I've wanted to do this since I was in middle school...well at the age of 62 I'm going to start making that dream a reality!
    Thanks for the pointers, excitement, the laughs and tears. Well done.
    Hope you're doing well and still living life to it's fullest.😊

  • @robertfmccarthy2360
    @robertfmccarthy2360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Freaking awesome!!
    I am glad you followed that dream. Thanks for sharing it. The trail is like life, some times it rains (and rains and rains) sometimes it sow and sometimes it’s just to dam cold, but you move on. And just like life the blue bird day are ten fold full of joy!!
    I’m 15yrs in free and I know the struggles, stay strong God bless!

  • @kevinh.2047
    @kevinh.2047 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent vid! I’ll bet that last day getting to the top seemed like the quickest day of the entire trip.

  • @Perkolady4
    @Perkolady4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really well done, Liz. Thank you so much!

  • @kaythekrafter2760
    @kaythekrafter2760 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First off i want to say thank you for being such an inspiration to others. When i first opened TH-cam this morning it was to further my research on dreadlocks... and somehow it brought me to this... I have never hiked, never thought i would ever be interested in hiking, and now seeing your awesome journey, i just might! I sat through the whole hour and a half just amazed at your whole entire BEING

  • @AT-Bluebird
    @AT-Bluebird 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve watched every episode...some more than once. Lol! This is one of the best....if not the best vlog to represent the AT hike! Wow! You Are The Gal! So inspirational! 👍🏽❤️👣. Thanks for carrying the gear to make these episodes happen!

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you saying that!❤️

  • @LauraDelvecchio
    @LauraDelvecchio ปีที่แล้ว

    1:24:13 I don't think you meant to do this, but you basically sang a perfect harmony to the song that's playing right here haha I know that was unintentional (or was it?! lol) but it's daaaamn near perfect haha. Just about to finish up watching your hike, very fucking cool video. Thanks Handstand! I found you through IBTAT's videos, Idk if that's common for you to hear lol. I'll be going through the trail next year, hoping to finish all 2,200 miles of it like you did. Great job, even if this was 3 years ago, way to fucking go sis. You killed it!

  • @freedomforaging
    @freedomforaging ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastically done! Beautiful video! I love the ending where you got married on Katahdin. Just beautiful 🙂 thank you for sharing!

  • @rickshears1
    @rickshears1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    New to your channel. I actually found you by watching Evan's AT hike. I have been hiking for years but new to backpacking. Did my first two day backpacking trip last summer and was hooked. Thought I would check out your AT trip tonight. Love all your tats. How many do you have?

  • @niyaha4941
    @niyaha4941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing!! Such a great vlog!! Love it.

  • @jennifersimpson6385
    @jennifersimpson6385 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was great Liz. I watched you last year doing the thru hike and this was a great documentary of it. Thanks for taking us along on the path with you.

  • @jtact5487
    @jtact5487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed this.

  • @vapnut
    @vapnut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much Liz, starting out I thought you were a little weird, but by the end, I loved you! Thank you for a wonderful journey . I am from Virginia

    • @vapnut
      @vapnut 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My wife and I loved you

  • @HovingtonInstruments
    @HovingtonInstruments 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on your achievement and thank you for making this video! I really enjoy watching it..

  • @christieogdenadventures
    @christieogdenadventures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 6 year old loved this! He loves that you do handstands like he does!!!

  • @sugarbearspawtreks
    @sugarbearspawtreks ปีที่แล้ว

    Handstand, I know you vicariously via Evan’s videos. I am glad I watched your encapsulated thru hike video. I also hit Waya Bald in the middle of a shitstorm. I loved your video! - Sugar Bear

  • @sharondavis8003
    @sharondavis8003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your video, Liz. Wish it could have kept going. ❤️❤️🙋🏼‍♀️🇺🇸 🎉 Congrats!!🍾🎊

  • @GoAdventure83
    @GoAdventure83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg how dare you release this while I'm at work!? I need to go home NOW!

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha it’s not going anywhere😉

  • @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors
    @RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally finished watching 👍
    Awesome

  • @N.Sardone
    @N.Sardone 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I grew up in the middle of the White Mountains, Lincoln/North Woodstock. I moved close to Portland Maine to get clean on Nov. 6, 2013. Have had a few opportunities to go back home but I’ve got a great job, both my kids are here and happy. I still miss home but it’s not the same anymore. Especially since my Grams passed away last year.
    I really enjoyed watching your journey. Thank you for sharing!

  • @mikesnyder1788
    @mikesnyder1788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just stepped away from Evan's AT documentary, as he is about to ascend Mt. Katahdin, and I want to get started on your epic journey. I am almost 74 years old and I am so enjoying these videos way more than I ever thought. I'm a lifelong walker but never made the jump into hiking! So eager to see your story! Warm regards...

  • @sugarbearspawtreks
    @sugarbearspawtreks ปีที่แล้ว

    Last posted too early … your video gets better as it goes. Spoiler alert … I already know y’all got hitched at Kathadin. Your documentary is Great and I’m only thru the Shenandoahs with you.

  • @ssheldon3042
    @ssheldon3042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this adventure! Best AT video I have watched so far.... So many people quit the AT, You got the Lime and still pushed through, GOOD JOB! Ready for the PCT now?

  • @jeremypease6191
    @jeremypease6191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best AT thru hike documentaries there is. Congratulations!!!

  • @redheadcaver
    @redheadcaver 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, Liz, I watched started watching Evan’s hiking videos of Sheltowee Trace because I have hiked many sections of it and then I watched most of his videos of his AT journey before watching your AT summary video. I was very surprised when I watched the summit of Katahdin portion. It made me cry. You are a beautiful person and I thank you and Evan for sharing your experiences with us.

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching!!

  • @paulbarbacano1109
    @paulbarbacano1109 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You will be ok.....you will just spend $200 on a room....and get nice and warm. And get paid from you TUBE for your STRUGGLES

  • @SisterOliviaBrianna
    @SisterOliviaBrianna 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know Jesus?! I know hiking will be so amazing with Him!!!!!! It’s awesome you quit drinking I’ve quit everything too!!!! Just know with Jesus you never have to worry about getting older and losing time...he changes reality !!! Just a loving reminder!!!!!

  • @americafirst7676
    @americafirst7676 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vids Liz !! Sry about that part of PA ! You have to visit Ricketts Glenn state park for a day hike and see the hundreds of water falls in PA it’s breathtaking and not to bad of a drive from NH like 6 hrs so worth it !!! I’m doing my AT in 2024 when I retire young 50 and also survived losing 2-1/2 of my intestine and finally going into remission !! Your vids are fun and inspiring and can’t wait until I can do my AT thru hike !!!!

  • @JD-gj2rj
    @JD-gj2rj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations on finishing the trail! I grew up close to the smokies in N.C. I hiked the trail a couple of times fo a couple days. Moved to Colorado in my 20's ( you need to do some "14 teeners" there, especially Longs peak!) Now almost 60 and moved to Waikiki 5years ago. Love and miss the mountains! So much that I am going to give up the perfect weather and beach to go back. You feel like your locked up on a island! Also congratulations on your marriage! I never watched an 1.5 hour you tube, but watched 2 today! Evan's first, then yours! Loved them both! You guys were lucky to meet up and have a good partner! I haven't checked out any of your other vids yet but you have to go to the Rockies! God bless and stay safe😷😀

  • @kevinmacaroni2524
    @kevinmacaroni2524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    🖐-stand+Luke 4evah! The Appalachian Trail journey is informative. Salutations! One question. Was that Evan who joined you+Luke? I’m a better human afta this vlog. 🍻

  • @mikeboone4425
    @mikeboone4425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liz just a little info from an old 76 year old fart you never wake up thinking life is over and for what . But you will realize that much later in life when your our age and still loading up your pack and going where ever you choose stay safe out there . Happy trails

  • @Leahlizzz
    @Leahlizzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wanted to comment (I'm terrible at commenting and liking the videos I enjoy lol) and say this is the second time I'm watching this video, and about a year ago I enjoyed watching the individual vlogs! Loved your AT journey and I enjoy your occasional update/hiking vlogs! :) Hope you're doing well!

  • @RachelSmith-vm2jt
    @RachelSmith-vm2jt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simply precious Handstand!!! 🤗😊

  • @HoboJoe1416
    @HoboJoe1416 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you took the medication (I’m guessing doxycycline) on an empty stomach with water. Taking this particular antibiotic with food or other beverage can impair absorption and thereby prevent or significantly delay recovery. Food for thought with other wary travelers as well, as many AT hikers will experience this tick-borne malady.

  • @20p65s
    @20p65s 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I thought your on trail vids were well done, but this was a masterpiece.

    • @LizKidder
      @LizKidder  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @teenabobina77
    @teenabobina77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an amazing video to watch! You go girl & Congratulations!!!! I found you looking through youtube for dread info. Mine are to my butt but all my own hair and 1 year old. I wish I was closer to you (i'm in MT). Not many pros on dreads here!