When I was eighteen I worked for a traveling harvest crew out of Kansas. I drove trucks in the fields next to the cutters. One of the guys on the crew bought some land in Colorado near Pagosa Springs . ( Which is a slightly touristy town that smells like sulpher.) I was surprised how big the mountains were. Some were snow capped with the tops in the clouds. I didn`t realize that in some of the higher elevations it snowed in the summer. I am sure it was a different animal compared to the east coast. We went through wolf creek pass. I have enjoyed watching most of your videos. Sure beats anything on tv these days.
Loved the photos at the end. And the thumbnail. A great touch … But more importantly, we did it! Congratulations again. This was a trail that won’t be forgotten, and an experience that won’t be forgotten, both individually and together. Thanks for taking/dragging me along! For sure without a doubt we’ll hike together again (though less than 30-50 miles total please.)
I just wanted to share how much your videos mean to me… I am a quadriplegic, and can no longer do backpacking due to trails like that being totally inaccessible LOL and when I watch your videos it’s like I’m out on the trail ❤
This was just the best series and I’m sad it’s over. Watching you and Evan and your different perspectives in videos added a the authentic experience. Thank you for sharing so many of your thoughts and emotions with us. That thumbnail was perfection.
You are so bad ass Liz! You inspire me 100%! You’re sober! You quit smoking! You donated your kidney and you made it!! So happy for you! I’d love to find you on a trail someday! ❤ We did Mt Whitney last year! Reach out and I can tell ya how ;) totally doable without the lottery!!
Gonna miss your videos. I watched yours and Evans through the whole journey. I enjoyed every one. Safe travels home and looking forward to your next adventure.
Wow, congratulations! Yours and Evan’s videos have been my first time watching anyone hike the CT. I have been left stunned by the beauty of this trail. I can’t believe it’s been 5 years since I watched you guys do the AT. Thank you for taking us along!
Way to go Handstand...I've followed both you and Evan since the start of the AT. I love what an odd couple yall are. I actually cried just a little bit when he married you and Luke on top of Katahdin. . I hope yall will always continue to be a part of each other's lives.. congratulations young lady.. yall crushed it 👊🏻😁
Congrats Liz! We've been in the backcountry and just now saw your last video. Thanks for letting us be a small part of your journey. It was great to meet you!
Hey Liz, I knew you had it! Thank you so much for sharing this hike. Very nice to see how Taco lifted your spirits up. Oh and hail is definitely harder than rain. I'll bet it hurts a bit more too. 🙂See you on the next one.
Congratulations Liz.Things change as we get older.We doubt our abilities. But you persevered and completed the trail. You are quite the girl You nailed that handstand on that piece of wood. Im sure you overcame plenty on this hike including a golden shower. Peace
Way to go Liz!!! If you ever have kids, oh what stories and examples you can share and set! You have a very supportive husband who seems like an awesome guy
Thanks so much for sharing your hike. On this last episode, I was reminded of the original series The Stand, except the views were so much greater and so much more real
Thank you for taking us along. I've been following you since you started the AT. In 2021 and 2022 I sectioned hiked to Twin lakes and plan on continuing on next year.
Congratulations to you & Evan. That hail/thunder storm was no joke, I would have been very nervous. Great video, views & footage was great. Thanks for sharing the journey. Safe travels home.😍
Liz, you’re beautiful in every way, I have enjoyed the four of you who would figure I’d be watching TH-cam videos about somebody else’s life’s wrapped up in it and emotionally ,such beautiful scenery. Taco the horse she is quite the trooper to go through that terrain. joel and taco you can tell they’re quite the team the love they have for each other. as for Evan your a class act. wish you all the best on your next adventures .jay RI
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I know it was a challenging trail but you did it. You are strong! I loved how Taco and Cowboy became your trail family. It kind of boosted this whole experience to another level for us following along in the comfort of our homes. You never know who you will bond with... first Evan and now Taco! LOL Congratulations.
Liz I always love you videos! Thanks for sharing. Keep hiking on! Congrats on finishing the beautiful trail! Thanks for being real on the trail. I have cried many times on the trail for unknown reasons. I love Taco. You still have it and always will. When I lived in Colorado it took months to get used the altitude. We lived around 7500 ft. So coming from Tennessee was a huge difference. You did great! I get sad when your trips end! Loved being on the trail with you!
Congrats! You still got it!! Awesome Handstands Too! I could really relate to wondering if after five years we still have what we had on the AT. I can now say that it doesn’t leave you but is a part of who you become both now and into the future!! Continue to enjoy life and your successes! As Odie says, you are Royalty and part of a great History! You are a Thru Hiker!!
Way to go, Liz Kidder! It has been great following you and Evan on the CT. Thanks for the inspiration……I too wonder if I still have “it”. Stories like yours are motivating….keep it up! 😊
Congratulations Liz, following you on this adventure was quite a event. Believe me, after watching You suffer thru this hike it leaves no doubt that YOU DEFINITELY DO still “have it”. You are one tough chick!!! Look forward to your next video regardless of what it is about. You and Evan are quite a team!!! Thank you for allowing us the privilege of following you on these adventures. PLEASE don’t stop the videos.
I guess the ending wasn't quite as climactic as tying the knot on Katahdin, but nice none the less. 😉 congrats! BTW, it was you and IBTAT that inspired me to get out and LASH'ing the AT ... loving it!
The rain, hail, lightening, cold, and altitude, wow what a hike!!! I loved this last video wrapping it up and the little bit emotion was fitting! I could never do what you do on my best days when I was fit. Such an awesome journey. Sad that Evan is retiring from thru hikes, but he was amazing! Oh and two birthdays during this hike!! Just awesome!! Taco was amazing too, some of the terrain I watched her on was indeed dicey! She deserves a months rest! Well I'm sad that it's over but relieved too that you all get to go home, be with your loved ones and know that this was indeed a major accomplishment!!🎉🎂🥵🥶🏆
Woohoo 😂😊 Liz omg u killed this trail,such an amazing job,u and Evan both r literally beast mode,that was so great to watch,I loved every single video,I was literally crying watching this,feeling so emotional for you,you still have it and never lost it,so wonderful,I bet doing things like this r truly life changing ❤ ty so much for sharing this amazing journey with us,I can't wait to see what's next ❤ Congratulations ✌💚
Your awesome I’ve been with you since the AT and have enjoyed yours and Evans video . I turned 60 this also and it’s rough to get out and stay active but you’re doing great. Just keep moving and doing what you love. Hi to Luke we missed you on the videos.
Liz, CONGRATS on conquering the CT despite the challenges you faced. You and Evan make quite the hiking team! Glad Luke got to at least join you at the beginning but missed not having him return. Looks like you are a regular cowgirl now based on the shots of you in the saddle with Taco! I've watched you guys now on the AT and CT and hoping you reconvene for PCT (or other)? Based on Evan's comments it sounds like he's going to need some extra encouragement for another long hike?
I’ve enjoyed your hike. I’d only seen a couple of your videos back when you were hiking with IBTAT. I then looked you up after seeing you in Leadville. So glad I did. You have a fun style of vlogging.
Hey!! Some friends and I did the trail from 8/8-9/16, just got back.Your videos helped me feel a lil more confident before going into it and I'm watching this one now reminiscing hahaha. What a beautiful place. Thanks for documenting your journey :) I got caught in basically 4 days straight of precipitation from Silverton to Durango too but it cleared up beautifully on the last day for an amazing send off. Happy trails!!!!
Amazing rainshaft! Crazy hail! You zoning out while eating chips in your tent tells a story for sure. Glad you guys were okay. Happy that you were able to hike the CT with Evan, Joel, & Taco. Love you Liz!!❤️
You are a bad ass and and inspiration. I had just left Colorado when you stared the trail. I had travelled the whole CT by RV without knowing it. So watching you go through some of the same places that i had just visited was cool. Silverton was my favorite. I would be lying if I said I didn't shed a tear watching this. Maybe one day I will hike the CT. Much love to you.✌
Congratulations! That talk on the last day about why you did it was very touching. It brought the whole video series up to another level. So what's next?
Congrats! You are amazing! We have been watching from NH! Breathtaking views! The handstands! The wild flowers were beautiful. Get some rest! Enjoy your flight home!
I have same reaction being outside in lightning. “F-k.” Two questions: How long have you been able to handstand (been doing it since you were 3?), and weren’t your legs cold in shorts?! Taco will miss you, too. You’re awesome, and thanks for taking us along! Yes, you still “got it”!!
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When I was eighteen I worked for a traveling harvest crew out of Kansas. I drove trucks in the fields next to the cutters. One of the guys on the crew bought some land in Colorado near Pagosa Springs . ( Which is a slightly touristy town that smells like sulpher.) I was surprised how big the mountains were. Some were snow capped with the tops in the clouds. I didn`t realize that in some of the higher elevations it snowed in the summer. I am sure it was a different animal compared to the east coast. We went through wolf creek pass. I have enjoyed watching most of your videos. Sure beats anything on tv these days.
Loved the photos at the end. And the thumbnail. A great touch … But more importantly, we did it! Congratulations again. This was a trail that won’t be forgotten, and an experience that won’t be forgotten, both individually and together.
Thanks for taking/dragging me along! For sure without a doubt we’ll hike together again (though less than 30-50 miles total please.)
I just wanted to share how much your videos mean to me… I am a quadriplegic, and can no longer do backpacking due to trails like that being totally inaccessible LOL and when I watch your videos it’s like I’m out on the trail ❤
This was just the best series and I’m sad it’s over. Watching you and Evan and your different perspectives in videos added a the authentic experience. Thank you for sharing so many of your thoughts and emotions with us. That thumbnail was perfection.
Handstands! Handstands! Handstands! Fantastic! 😊
You are so bad ass Liz! You inspire me 100%! You’re sober! You quit smoking! You donated your kidney and you made it!! So happy for you! I’d love to find you on a trail someday! ❤
We did Mt Whitney last year! Reach out and I can tell ya how ;) totally doable without the lottery!!
Gonna miss your videos. I watched yours and Evans through the whole journey. I enjoyed every one. Safe travels home and looking forward to your next adventure.
Wow, congratulations! Yours and Evan’s videos have been my first time watching anyone hike the CT. I have been left stunned by the beauty of this trail. I can’t believe it’s been 5 years since I watched you guys do the AT. Thank you for taking us along!
Way to go Handstand...I've followed both you and Evan since the start of the AT. I love what an odd couple yall are. I actually cried just a little bit when he married you and Luke on top of Katahdin. . I hope yall will always continue to be a part of each other's lives.. congratulations young lady.. yall crushed it 👊🏻😁
Love you girl such an awesome hike and made me cry a little bit lol. You and Luke and Evan taco and cowboy.
Luke is kind of like the godfather of hiking... gets in the mix early for damage control 😂 and get you going in the right direction.
Great adventure!
Thanks Liz, long time follower. Another epic adventure! Loved it! Don’t forget there always the “ Pct” in 5 years. ❤
Thank you for taking us along. You're awesome and I look forward to your next adventure!
Congrats Liz! We've been in the backcountry and just now saw your last video. Thanks for letting us be a small part of your journey. It was great to meet you!
You are awesome......All I can say.....thanks for sharing. Chuck
Bravo, Liz! What another amazing accomplishment 🥾
Watched every second! Still got it? You always had it! 🤘🤘🤘
That’s it Liz, the way you bonded with Taco, Luke has to get you a horse. Great hike! Thanks!
Totally enjoyed your hike. Thank you for taking us along with you and I look forward to your next adventure ❤️
You made it!!!! Brava! Thanks for the outstanding videos !
I have so enjoyed following this journey with you. Having grown up in Colorado you have made me miss it more than I have in years. You go girl!
Way to go Liz! I knew you had it in you all along. Awesome trail video series. Keep them coming.
Hey Liz, I knew you had it! Thank you so much for sharing this hike. Very nice to see how Taco lifted your spirits up. Oh and hail is definitely harder than rain. I'll bet it hurts a bit more too. 🙂See you on the next one.
Hey! You Kick Ass!.. you were one of my insprirations for my AT Thru last year! Glad you proved it to yourself you still got it! WTG!
Congrats Liz..Another huge accomplishment. Great to see you back on the trail with Luke and Evan. Great videos, thanks for bringing us along.
What a wonderful journey! Thanks for bringing us along.
You still got it Girl! Great hike Liz! Thanks for the handstands the gorgeous views the honest chats and for being you 💙 Well done 🎉
Congratulations Liz.Things change as we get older.We doubt our abilities. But you persevered and completed the trail. You are quite the girl You nailed that handstand on that piece of wood. Im sure you overcame plenty on this hike including a golden shower. Peace
Amazing adventure! Thanks so much for sharing it. We are having tacos tonight. Rock on, Liz.
Thanks for taking us on your adventure. You rocked it! And your hair looked awesome 👌🏼
Way to go Liz!!! If you ever have kids, oh what stories and examples you can share and set! You have a very supportive husband who seems like an awesome guy
You guys did a great job! Keep on hiking Liz, I have been following since your AT days. Scenery was stunning and I enjoyed watching you, Evan and Luke
Awesome hike, thanks for the views, great videos!
smile!🥲 Y'all finished a lovely trail. Bye-bye, chau, for a bit. Thanks for taking us along
Thanks Liz 💪🏽❤️🥩🤍🩸
Thank YOU for taking us along for the ride!
Y'all made me cry ,, So proud of you all .I love following you on the trail Liz and Evan ,, hell I want to be with you on the trail 😀
Beautiful Journey Liz. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for sharing your hike. On this last episode, I was reminded of the original series The Stand, except the views were so much greater and so much more real
Liz I would love to see you Luke and Evan hike the PCT together I think it would be an epic epic TH-cam series lots of love from Oregon💚
Thank you for sharing your experience! I am so grateful.. tons of beautiful views & loved the handstands 😁
Girl, you still got it! Loved watching your hike! Loved seeing sweet Taco too! Would love to see you and Evan on the PCT one day!
Thank you for taking us along. I've been following you since you started the AT. In 2021 and 2022 I sectioned hiked to Twin lakes and plan on continuing on next year.
Awesome trip. Thanks for sharing your journey. All the best!
Congratulations to you & Evan. That hail/thunder storm was no joke, I would have been very nervous. Great video, views & footage was great. Thanks for sharing the journey. Safe travels home.😍
Congratulations 🎉Thank you for sharing your incredible hike. I enjoyed every video.
Congrats!!! Thank you so much for sharing 😊 Enjoyed every minute of it!
Thank you for the great vlogs. The scenery was beautiful. You’re an inspiration. Congrats!
Once again following two of my favorite hikers. Congratulations on a great hike.
Thank you for sharing!! I love you & Luke & Evan so much! Y’all are such good people. And also, when you cry, I cry! 🥹 congrats on another thru hike!
Congratulations to you and Evan. Thanks for taking us along!
Great meeting you all out there. What an awesome hike. Happy trails - Gunslinger
Liz, you’re beautiful in every way, I have enjoyed the four of you who would figure I’d be watching TH-cam videos about somebody else’s life’s wrapped up in it and emotionally ,such beautiful scenery. Taco the horse she is quite the trooper to go through that terrain. joel and taco you can tell they’re quite the team the love they have for each other. as for Evan your a class act. wish you all the best on your next adventures .jay RI
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I know it was a challenging trail but you did it. You are strong! I loved how Taco and Cowboy became your trail family. It kind of boosted this whole experience to another level for us following along in the comfort of our homes. You never know who you will bond with... first Evan and now Taco! LOL Congratulations.
Liz I always love you videos! Thanks for sharing. Keep hiking on! Congrats on finishing the beautiful trail! Thanks for being real on the trail. I have cried many times on the trail for unknown reasons. I love Taco. You still have it and always will. When I lived in Colorado it took months to get used the altitude. We lived around 7500 ft. So coming from Tennessee was a huge difference. You did great! I get sad when your trips end! Loved being on the trail with you!
Congrats! You still got it!! Awesome Handstands Too! I could really relate to wondering if after five years we still have what we had on the AT. I can now say that it doesn’t leave you but is a part of who you become both now and into the future!! Continue to enjoy life and your successes! As Odie says, you are Royalty and part of a great History! You are a Thru Hiker!!
Congratulations!!! You rocked it, girl!!! 🎉
Congratulations and thank you for sharing with us❤
The views were phenomenal.
Fabulous video Liz! Gosh I enjoyed your journey. Such a brave girl you are!❤
Huge congratulations!!! 🎉🥾🌄
Nooooo! I don't want it to be over!
Amazing journey, thanks for bringing us all along!!
Way to go, Liz Kidder! It has been great following you and Evan on the CT. Thanks for the inspiration……I too wonder if I still have “it”. Stories like yours are motivating….keep it up! 😊
Congratulations Liz, following you on this adventure was quite a event. Believe me, after watching You suffer thru this hike it leaves no doubt that YOU DEFINITELY DO still “have it”. You are one tough chick!!! Look forward to your next video regardless of what it is about. You and Evan are quite a team!!! Thank you for allowing us the privilege of following you on these adventures. PLEASE don’t stop the videos.
Congratulations!!! Enjoyed it immensely!! Don’t be a stranger!
I guess the ending wasn't quite as climactic as tying the knot on Katahdin, but nice none the less. 😉 congrats! BTW, it was you and IBTAT that inspired me to get out and LASH'ing the AT ... loving it!
The rain, hail, lightening, cold, and altitude, wow what a hike!!! I loved this last video wrapping it up and the little bit emotion was fitting! I could never do what you do on my best days when I was fit. Such an awesome journey. Sad that Evan is retiring from thru hikes, but he was amazing! Oh and two birthdays during this hike!! Just awesome!! Taco was amazing too, some of the terrain I watched her on was indeed dicey! She deserves a months rest! Well I'm sad that it's over but relieved too that you all get to go home, be with your loved ones and know that this was indeed a major accomplishment!!🎉🎂🥵🥶🏆
Amazing vacation adventure, great video work , u guys did great in the extreme heat . Thank you for such great content . You rock
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Awwww i cried so hard ...thanks for letting us come with you!
Woohoo 😂😊 Liz omg u killed this trail,such an amazing job,u and Evan both r literally beast mode,that was so great to watch,I loved every single video,I was literally crying watching this,feeling so emotional for you,you still have it and never lost it,so wonderful,I bet doing things like this r truly life changing ❤ ty so much for sharing this amazing journey with us,I can't wait to see what's next ❤ Congratulations ✌💚
Well done and thanks for taking us along!
Your awesome I’ve been with you since the AT and have enjoyed yours and Evans video . I turned 60 this also and it’s rough to get out and stay active but you’re doing great. Just keep moving and doing what you love. Hi to Luke we missed you on the videos.
Congratulations! Thank you for bringing us along!
Liz, CONGRATS on conquering the CT despite the challenges you faced. You and Evan make quite the hiking team! Glad Luke got to at least join you at the beginning but missed not having him return. Looks like you are a regular cowgirl now based on the shots of you in the saddle with Taco! I've watched you guys now on the AT and CT and hoping you reconvene for PCT (or other)? Based on Evan's comments it sounds like he's going to need some extra encouragement for another long hike?
I’ve enjoyed your hike. I’d only seen a couple of your videos back when you were hiking with IBTAT. I then looked you up after seeing you in Leadville. So glad I did. You have a fun style of vlogging.
Congrats what an awesome journey 🎉. Enjoyed following along! Nice to see you push through it.
Congrats!! Strong work! Loved watching your journey!
Your journey was beautiful in every way possible. Thank you for sharing, and inspiring, and being a true light
Congratulations on finishing it girl, you still got it!!!! 🙌❤️
😁🤙 great share!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!
Great, great videos ! Loved them !
We're all missing you!
So proud of you girly! Great job kicking it’s ass!
Hey!! Some friends and I did the trail from 8/8-9/16, just got back.Your videos helped me feel a lil more confident before going into it and I'm watching this one now reminiscing hahaha. What a beautiful place. Thanks for documenting your journey :) I got caught in basically 4 days straight of precipitation from Silverton to Durango too but it cleared up beautifully on the last day for an amazing send off. Happy trails!!!!
Thank you for allowing us to share this experience with you. I am truly in awe of you, the other hikers and Taco!
Loved the journey! Thank you and best wishes!
Amazing rainshaft! Crazy hail! You zoning out while eating chips in your tent tells a story for sure. Glad you guys were okay. Happy that you were able to hike the CT with Evan, Joel, & Taco. Love you Liz!!❤️
Good job Liz do your videos have been very good. I enjoy watching you you’re inspiring.
So enjoyed ur vlog! I finished the CT in 2022, and ur videos brought it all back. Thanks!
Congrats! You had me tearing up there! 😢😢😢😅😅😅😊
Congratz on another thru hike and thanks for taking us along.
You are a bad ass and and inspiration. I had just left Colorado when you stared the trail. I had travelled the whole CT by RV without knowing it. So watching you go through some of the same places that i had just visited was cool. Silverton was my favorite. I would be lying if I said I didn't shed a tear watching this. Maybe one day I will hike the CT. Much love to you.✌
Oh and congratulations!
Congratulations! That talk on the last day about why you did it was very touching. It brought the whole video series up to another level.
So what's next?
Great Job! Had fun watching your adventures from Denver. Hope to try it one day myself.
Congrats! You are amazing! We have been watching from NH! Breathtaking views! The handstands! The wild flowers were beautiful. Get some rest! Enjoy your flight home!
Whoo-hoo! Congratulations. Loved your and Evan’s videos. Great job to both of you, and Cowboy and Taco as well!
Congratulations! I enjoyed the videos of your trip!
I have same reaction being outside in lightning. “F-k.” Two questions: How long have you been able to handstand (been doing it since you were 3?), and weren’t your legs cold in shorts?! Taco will miss you, too. You’re awesome, and thanks for taking us along! Yes, you still “got it”!!