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

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.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

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]

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

[@griffenbest5826]

Evan is a legend

[@KeeFrHikes]

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 KZbin hiking the AT. Thanks for sharing your awesome hikes!

[@kellyhart4985]

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]

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

[@Altaranalt]

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

[@carenburmeister5002]

Me too!

[@tropicalco2339]

Hey, same

[@doncrist2012]

Just watched Evans 3 5 2021 was amazing

[@pedrofpsilvaful]

Yeah...

[@robm8746]

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.

[@TALL1FU49]

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]

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

[@wwdiesel]

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

[@SuperEnthused]

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!

[@gnsp07]

You’re truly amazing, kudos to you! Thank you for sharing this awesome journey with us 🏃🏼‍♀️

[@priscillac1709]

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

[@jameswarren3733]

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

[@jennifersimpson6385]

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.

[@sandragoodson1892]

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]

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

[@thriftyendurance]

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]

Thank you so much!!

[@Perkolady4]

Really well done, Liz. Thank you so much!

[@erinhopkins9839]

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

[@thebeardedrooster2871]

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.🤙

[@jamesthornton3339]

Nice! Congrats on finishing. Thank you for letting me enjoy your journey.

[@charleskeenom9481]

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

[@Mark11340]

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

[@LizKidder]

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

[@darlenemcgarrity9150]

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. 💛

[@SuperNovaRoxy]

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]

Thank you for watching and for the support!

[@eileenfitzgerald7612]

Liz, watched yours and Evan's videos on the AT and wow, what an awesome accomplishment! Thank you for sharing your journey and Congratulations on finishing the trail and your wonderful wedding! All the best to you!

[@dianemilligan7370]

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!

[@smallstepshiker4924]

incredibly beautiful ❤ thank you Liz for taking us all with you!!!

[@bongothom]

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

[@christieogdenadventures]

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

[@luvsfleurdelis]

What an Incredible video.!! Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us!!

[@mearsoutdoors1186]

I watched every minute of this!! Absolutely amazing!! And that ending.......... SO SWEET!!!

[@kristinelieser-hager1475]

It was so awesome to watch this journey again!

[@eddiep3743]

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

[@HovingtonInstruments]

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

[@annabea7692]

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]

Thank you so much! So sweet!!

[@HomeAtLast501]

Why did you cry?

[@shawndobson5713]

Bravo and Congratulations! I wish you a lifetime of joy! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@BackOutside]

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

[@marcleblanc7021]

Congrats to you guys!! Absolutely amazing!!

[@chesiedengun]

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 💕😇🙏

[@niyaha4941]

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

[@rad-travelers2344]

Liz, this is SO amazing! I watched this and Evan’s videos as my 2nd and 3rd videos of thru hikers of the AT. Not that we are Ever going to do it, we are so impressed with your fortitude and dedication. You should be so proud of yourself and this accomplishment, forever. Our very best wishes to you and Luke.

[@LizKidder]

Thank you that’s so sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@elysabethpoodle6234]

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]

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

[@janneskruger001]

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!!!

[@halabujioutdoors]

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

[@LizKidder]

That means a lot!!🤗

[@maeganmora5616]

Gosh this was so good!! Thank you for making & sharing it!! (:

[@SteveGullett]

I followed your trip last year and really enjoyed watching this one. Well done!!

[@vallovesnature8449]

Loved this! Bawling my eyes out at the end. Stay awesome!!❤️

[@yoopergamer2121]

Wow!! Amazing and inspiring video! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!

[@doubledprospecting1407]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! Keep them coming again!

[@uppertributaries]

So amazing! Such an adventure and journey! Great job on the edit! You killed it!

[@chrismurphy4968]

Thank you Liz for taking the time to create such a motivating video! I am so grateful to both you and Evan for unknowingly inspiring my own thru hike which is about to begin on March 23! I’ve watched both of your journeys several times as I’ve been planning and I can’t thank you enough for being so transparent through your journey! Maybe I’ll catch up with you and Luke at a bike week sometime after I complete my hike!

[@RachelSmith-vm2jt]

Simply precious Handstand!!! 🤗😊

[@davea4889]

Great video, I enjoyed it so much and the end left me smiling! Cheers to all 4 of you !!

[@agirlnamedflowerandherlitt3415]

AWE!!! LOVED the ending!! Thank you for sharing your journey!!

[@derrobb]

Great video. Congrats on the unique and personal accomplishment. Best of luck on your new path together. Very inspiring.

[@abarron390]

Absolutley amazing. I'm totally jealous!!

[@kaythekrafter2760]

First off i want to say thank you for being such an inspiration to others. When i first opened KZbin 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

[@chrisbrowne4383]

That was amaze balls! Thanks for sharing mo-fo!!!

[@AT-Bluebird]

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]

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

[@djdavidbraz]

Awesome video Liz! Congrats to you and Luke! I found your video after watching Evan’s. You’ve both have motivated me to plan out a thruhike.

[@gadgetkat5146]

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!

[@emartinsfontes]

What a beautiful video! Congrats Liz and Luke!!!

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

Way to go! You are an inspiration to many!

[@pattysouthern3304]

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.😊

[@e020443]

Excellent compilation! Having slogged through Evan's dailies and then yours (enjoyable, but very time-consuming) when they were fresh, this video gives 90% of the experience in 5% of the time. Thanks for posting it.

[@LizKidder]

Thanks for appreciating!!

[@Crazyhealthylife]

I ❤️how many diff styles there are on the trail. Enjoyed this and your other vids

[@DARRELLS11576]

Wow! Wasn't expecting the end at all.... Congratulations to both you guys wish you many years of happiness. The video was awesome and your narrating was great. Planning a through hike now. Just working on the best time to take that first step.

[@ajf747]

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

[@stephenfleming7918]

So happy you made this video . Thanks so much! As you know your video’s and Evans videos are the best Appalachian Trail vlogs ever made. Great to see you again!

[@LizKidder]

Thank you!!🙏🏻❤️

[@stephenfleming7918]

I hope you, your husband, and Evan will get together sometime. I feel like I know you guys, LOL

[@cwesley2005]

This is such a great video! Thank you! I love the lemon squeezer and of course Miss Piggy!

[@kellyhart4985]

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]

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

[@outdooractivities1991]

congrats! It was nice watching your video! Thanks for sharing your adventure on AT!

[@timparker7062]

Thank YOU for sharing Liz, You Wok&Roll!!!

[@juketreks2192]

I too watched yours and Evans videos. Very inspirational and brought tears to my eyes when you all recreated some of my own memories of camaraderie and friendships on the trail. My philosophy has and always will be, “Just because your in an uncomfortable place, does not mean you have to be uncomfortable!” Best wishes to you and yours. Thanks again for documenting your trip.

[@JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures]

Well done Liz! I enjoyed following along your journey

[@TAPtonyalexisandpete]

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!!!!

[@daryllehmanii8205]

Great Video! I stumbled onto Evans video of his entire hike which led me to yours. Love the glimpses into the experience that you both provided and think it is awesome how friendships form on the trail. Well done both of you!

[@jodirose4561]

I have watched dozens of thru hikes and never got more emotional at the end until yours. Way to go sister! So proud of your accomplishments. Congratulations on your next Chapter. Married life is more than I could have ever asked for. I hope it is for you too. 🍻🥂

[@SalineScott]

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.

[@krisc9000]

I watched yours and evans videos and really enjoyed both. Got me even more excited for our AT hike in March 2021. Cant wait now that ive seen these videos. After the AT, we are thinking about doing the Pacific Trail. Thanks for the great video!!

[@jeremypease6191]

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

[@michaelburig1705]

Very inspiring! Excellent quality of video! You should be proud of your amazing accomplishment, you're one tuff cookie.

[@nycmade6319]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Enjoyed watching it.

[@kristenevans8474]

Wow! My jaw dropped at the end. Thank you so much for this video, it obviously took a long time to edit and you did it so well, you’ve encouraged me to start hiking longer trails ❤️ PS thank you for giving us something wonderful to watch during the Coronavirus quarantine.

[@spiritualtlc]

Found you watching Evan! Thank you, thank you thank you! Such a sweet video and gave me encouragement

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Finally finished watching 👍 Awesome

[@danieleshannonvalois3158]

This was so great. I was smiling so big at the end! Congratulations!!!

[@brandonkeller5765]

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👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@renskedollekamp6392]

Omgosh that ending

[@LizKidder]

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

[@johnalden5821]

What an epic story -- and well told. You guys are amazing. I truly wish the best for you and your lives together as the years unfold. Thanks for letting us share all of your adventures.

[@LizKidder]

Thanks so much!

[@heyodi3092]

Congratulations!!! Wow, what a great end to an amazing journey.

[@grantsaunders]

Definitely the best ending of all these AT-thru hike vids! Great job and congrats to all!!!

[@dajo2824]

Good to come back and watch this.

[@trickystravels]

I watched Evans and now yours. A brilliant journey. I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for sharing

[@MannsAdventures]

Amazing journey, congratulations to you and yours!

[@redheadcaver]

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]

Thank you for watching!!

[@joesalvio7461]

Great documentary, thanks for sharing.

[@robertfmccarthy2360]

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!

[@Hdrunenzi720]

Very cool! I enjoyed the documentary. Thanks for sharing!

[@jenfizzie7]

Oh my gosh the ending made ME cry! So awesome and precious!

[@scottclayton3781]

Such an amazing video!!! Im extremely great full for the opportunity to meet and hike with you. You and Luke are amazing people, and by far some of my favorite that I encountered on Trail. Wish I could have been there with you guys in the end. Take Care, Smokey.

[@LizKidder]

Smokey!!!! I’m so glad we got to meet and hike with you also... it might have only been for a short time, but it was definitely one of our favorite memories on the AT! You guys meant a lot to us! Say hi to Denny and let me know if you end up getting back on the trail someday!!❤️❤️❤️

[@antoniabaker7770]

Thank you for sharing your AT journey with us and your family and love. XXOO

[@CC58]

Only one thing left, you and Evan team up next year for the PCT. Will definitely watch this one end to end. Good to hear from you again.

[@robertfrost5161]

I watched most of your U tub before. This is still awesome. Thanks for sharing.