The 10 THINGS I MISS (and DON’T miss) about the APPALACHIAN TRAIL🌲 (while hiking Mt. Cannon)

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

I was really looking forward to watching this after I saw the title. I wasn’t disappointed. It was really fun hearing your take-and I agree with so much of what you said. Great slug shots, by the way. Also, miss you too! (And Luke and Yelp.)

[@LizKidder]

I told you- the slugs made me think of you!!🤣🤣🤣

[@timeticker326]

My squad goals

[@marinadibartolomeo9925]

I've only spent two days on the AT for a little hiking trip and I have to say it was so foggy and magical! Definitely my favorite part. Downside, it was also super rainy and we were soaked the whole time lol. I look forward to hiking the entire AT at some point in the next couple years!

[@karenhikesalot]

I miss watching you and Evan hiking the AT. Thank you for this!

[@djmikest7477]

I watched all the videos and you are very inspirational. I do a lot of day hiking here in the Brazilian highlands of Santa Catalina where I currently live. I'll be coming back next year to hike the AT. FYI I'm was born and raised in Plymouth Massachusetts.

[@LizKidder]

I was just down near Plymouth last weekend!

[@gboltonatrail1099]

Great Video that I haven’t seen previously done! It’s cool that you are still adding to the 2018 Experience! It’s strange to be watching 2019 Hikers as they start to complete the Journey! Congrats on #37.

[@jennybrandon2393]

Great video, Liz! I love how you switched talking, hiking, resting etc. Thanks for the video!

[@Hvn1957]

Yes! Misty foggy forests. I love them too. Glad you’re making more content.

[@hallman321]

I miss your trail vids! This was a great surprise! Glad you are doing well.

[@TP_Gillz]

Hope you can get the opportunity to get back out there for another thru-hike. I can't wait to do mine someday. Tryin to raise up the money now!

[@TheNoonie50]

You're a beast Liz......you made the AT look easy. :) I liked this info. Good to see you!

[@milrrtime]

Wonderful reflective followup about your AT experience and love the fact that Evan was such a meaningful part of the journey that you, Luke and Yelp shared together. I had wondered about how thru hikers felt about some of the gas station/convenience store food that they would gladly devour on the trail and now that they have finished their thru hike if they had any desire to partake of those same foods. You expressed your thoughts on that quite well. Thank you. I've never been a fan of Hot Pockets or Spam but when on the trail one might have to develop a taste just to add variety to the diet.

[@bkbland1626]

Good reflections, Liz. I can dig it.

[@rickfrench5179]

Great to see you out and about again. You ever get lost out there?

[@janefm9220]

Great video! Still haven’t found anyone I like as well as you and Evan hiking the AT!

[@Nick.Barnes]

I just got back from a 10 day camping/jeeping trip and so many of the things you said in this align with my own views! I have never done anything as extensive as the AT of course but being in the woods for any period of time lets you slip into a more primitive way of thinking for sure. I love shutting off from society and getting off social media... i love wearing the same clothes over and over and not worrying about it and most of all i love gloomy foggy days in the woods because it makes you feel even more isolated... my only regret as of recently was figuring out the do's and dont's of my hair while being in a dirty environment lol..... live and learn right, that last mud hole did me in... luckily it was right before i left to come home. its always awesome to hear your perspective on the AT and outdoors in general, it was really fun getting to talk about it in person! Your passion really shows when you talk about it, love it.

[@LizKidder]

Hope you got that mud out!!! Dollylocks detox treatment works amazing for those sorts of mishaps!!

[@Nick.Barnes]

@@LizKidder yes thanks to Becky i got it all out lol

[@tammystringer4044]

Miss your hiking videos! Congrats on checking off another mountain.

[@inarichards7554]

Congratulations 37 ✅ thanks for sharing Liz! Very cool views 😍

[@oldunion]

Liz, I wear the same socks and I'm a boy. WOOT.

[@markcummings6856]

👍 sweet vid. ATB to you, Luke, and Mrs 🐷.

[@deborahanderson5508]

I liked hearing what you missed.Im sure alot of thru hikers missed that too. I only watched you hike with IBTAT and thought you made a great trail buddy together. Im still watching IBTAT. The dude has the trail in his blood!! Congrats to you!

[@dennislavelle6909]

I love this video Liz! I wish more thru hikers put top 10 videos out or videos comparing different parts of the trial. . .thanks!

[@williamvanscottnelson2605]

I'm planning for a through hike in the spring of 2021 with my chihuahua, Rio. Looking forward to all of it. I've been living outside 24/7 for over 2 years now

[@ekimpp]

I was taking notes every list you mentioned. Very helpful. Nets in your eyes...I found three days later inside my eye licensed! caused infection. Treated with antibiotics. Thank you as always

[@brianduval656]

Great video of climbing slug mountain. Lol I see the strap is holding up nicely. Definitely meeting people is my number one favorite.

[@LizKidder]

Still thankful for that strap every time I hike!!!!

[@jimcrosby8524]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Loved watching all your AT videos. They were very well done and interesting. The 12 days of hiking was a hoot. Glad your ignoring any negative comments and hope you will continue to do so. Much respect for your accomplishment here. Can’t wait to see what comes next.

[@Skinnykidsowell]

I just made it through the whites on my flip flop thru hike. I must have just missed you.

[@ScottHThoughts]

Liz climbing mountains...It gets no better than that! #37 in the bank!

[@frolege1]

The #1 thing I miss about the AT is simply YOU. I really enjoyed your hike. You were so motivating and a different type of hiker/youtuber. What a joy to follow you.

[@LizKidder]

☺️🙃

[@RUSTYNAILS7444]

When u walk out on rock and looked back for photo i was like where's the handstand..lol

[@karenrom1513]

Loved this video Liz. But then again, I love all your videos. You were my favorite hiker on the AT

[@LizKidder]

Thank you!!☺️🙃

[@JD-gj2rj]

Hey Liz have you ever been to Colorado? Try longs peak!

[@outdoorswithmagnum]

It’s LIZ!!! Great video!!! Don’t know what it is..but just love how you make/edit these things! Flows well!

[@LizKidder]

I really appreciate you saying that!

[@jhonyermo]

Great ass video. Interesting, informative; and you are so very well spoken. Spiffy visuals on the video too. THANKS ! I know I will be re-watching this bad boy quite a few times.

[@LizKidder]

Thank you!🙏🏻❤️

[@paulgoeke758]

#1 thing I love - Seeing videos again! Great to see you back at it. (Although I do miss Evan's too. LOL) Any chance of seeing you on the PCT next year?

[@LizKidder]

I’m hoping Evan will come back out of retirement!!!

[@ferraratron_pokemon]

Handstand! My daughter (age 5) and I have been watching your videos. She said she wants to be an AT thru hiker one day, but doesn’t want to have to deal with bear bags 😂 Also, she’s decided her trail name is M-Unicorn (inspired by E-Wolf). Looking forward to going down the rabbit hole on the rest of your videos!

[@nathansharp3193]

I want to see a trail magic video. Where you go to help out some hikers and also share your favorite trail magic memories. I'm diggin' the shades! 😎

[@LizKidder]

I agree about a trail magic video! I suppose hikers will be flowing into NH soon!!

[@nathansharp3193]

Liz Kidder : What were your favorite trail magic items? A cold fizzy soda? fresh fruit? hot pizza? all-day breakfast tacos? donuts? bratwurst? hamburgers? What is the most awesome thing you could get at a trail magic place? I was thinking it would be awesome to freeze cheap lightweight bottles of water - the really thin ones - so hikers could have ice water for an hour or two in the summer. It would take some time to thaw out and they could add their water to the chunk of ice that's left. I would bet fresh fruit and hot greasy food would be good. And I suppose tofu and couscous. And a big jug of olive oil so the Evan-types can refill their containers. You should get donations and take all of this stuff and stay out there until it's all gone. Evan should join you! He needs an excuse to get on the trail a little and sketch. He mentioned something about that recently. I've never done trail magic or a through hike, but they're both something I would love to do - when it's not raining. Be sure to bring bear spray when you sit on the side of the trail all day with delicious food. Or some trekking poles to bang together - I heard that works too 😁

[@LizKidder]

Definitely donuts and fresh fruit are amazing for trail magic!!! (personal opinion). You can’t go wrong with soda and hot greasy food either!!! Ice waters are a great idea!! I hope to do some trail magic this year for sure! You should get out there too!!

[@nathansharp3193]

Liz Kidder : I'm in Texas, so it's a little far for me. I definitely want to do a big though-hike sometime. Or at least the Colorado section of the CDT. I used to live in Colorado and that place is heaven to me. I have all the gear I need to do a through-hike. I just need to get off my ass and make it happen! The AT would be perfect for me because I hammock camp and it looks like there's no shortage of trees there. Your hiking videos definitely are inspiring! I've been KZbin following Second Chance on the PCT this year. That dude is awesome. If you haven't checked him out, then do. It'll make you want to do the PCT. If you haven't heard about him he started the hike 200 lbs overweight. His videos aren't the typical hiker vlog style either.

[@johnbarber4853]

I don't miss the rain on the AT, I started on April 12th, 2015 and it rained every day for the next ten days. Then i slipped 20 feet from the Roan Mountain shelter in a down pour rushing to get in the shelter and cracked 3 ribs on a tree root so i diffidently don't miss the rain. I do miss meeting fellow hikers and hearing there stories and wish I had taken more pictures. 37 out of 40 is awesome what will be your next adventure Liz? Capt, America

[@LizKidder]

Oh man that sounds horrible!!! Did you ever pick back up where you left off?

[@johnbarber4853]

@@LizKidder I got back on the trail and made it to Atkins Va. My hike ended there due to a blood clot in my lung. Don't get old Liz. I've been section hiking the last 4 years just did the 105 miles from Front Royal to Waynesboro back in April. Good luck on your next adventure Handstand!

[@brentsnider4488]

Dropping the f bomb just made me drop my subscribe. Good luck

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video Liz! Although I was waiting for a trademark handstand. I do miss your videos on the AT. Always entertaining and most of all - incredibly original and honest. I am hurt though, I was hoping you missed my comments ....... Best!

[@LizKidder]

Ugh I can’t believe I didn’t do a handstand! 😳🤦🏼‍♀️ any yes definitely #11!

[@surfandstreamfisher5749]

glad your still vlogging from time to time. I really liked evans and your videos . do you think you and evan will do another long distance hike together in the future?

[@LizKidder]

Hopefully someday!

[@surfandstreamfisher5749]

@@LizKidder giddy up Liz!! Cool!

[@ToddStull]

If you ever decide to restore your faith in PA... lol,, do a late season, 5 day hike on the Loyalsock Trail. I hiked the trail 3 weeks ago and it puts the PA-AT to shame. So many great views and packed with waterfalls. On my last night I had my hammock hanging right over the top of a waterfall. Highly recommended trail for a proper PA experience 🙂

[@LizKidder]

Sounds awesome!! I’ll keep it in mind!😇

[@pennywilliams841]

Yes I want to experience this

[@bobarel7486]

Thankfully you haven’t lost your vid skills!

[@AsAventurasdeTarzan]

Wonderful...

[@patricklanford]

I don't miss the rain either. Hiking in down pours for 5 days straight was not fun. Enjoyed this vid. Fun.

[@sarahsundstrom1425]

There r so many things I miss about all the trails . I guess that's why I kp doing it. They have shaped who I am . They bring gifts large and small

[@tomjohnson9338]

Oh #4 not miss - getting over CPABH syndrome. [can't poop anywhere but home] HAHA

[@TheChuckoluck]

I would think the number one thing you don't miss is editing the videos every day. I remember you didn't look forward to that at all. But bugs, rain, and the sheer inconvenience of having to walk everywhere are the three biggies. What I miss most is not having to go to work every day and the feeling that you're doing something worthwhile. Life has a simple uncomplicated meaning on the trail. Walk sleep, repeat. We do miss your beautiful face every day, that was something to look forward to. Happy trails.

[@LizKidder]

I actually do sort of miss making videos! (Which is why I still make them sometimes).... it was hard while thru-hiking because it was so time consuming to keep up with, but I did enjoy it!

[@jamesbodie9443]

This is a great video. I haven't watched your vids since the ceremony on Katahdin. I Hope your marriage is going exceedingly well. The #1 thing I miss from your AT vids, your signature sign off goodbye smile.

[@BillNealElkWhistle]

How many old folks did you run into on the trail? At 76, most of my hiking days are over but I am having trouble accepting that. I’m hoping, after knee surgery, to pull myself back together enough to hit the trail again.

[@nicholasleighton3011]

I’m from Maine, and I’m thinking about hiking Katahdin in August and meeting up with some thru hikers I follow on KZbin. Just wondering if you and Luke would be interesting in hiking with me? I would love to meet you both! Let me know what you think.

[@creedm3040]

Maybe #11 ?

[@pamaladarsow2763]

You are so beautiful , love all your videos . You also have the most perfect white teeth !

[@leowolf8891]

Hey Liz: How do you fell about doing a video on the gear you carried and maybe the food you consumed daily. Can you tell us when you eat your food. Thanks for your Great videos. Are your using the new camera or are you using your iPhone? Regards The Wolf Pack Kim, Sam and Leo

[@danielbarbee7712]

Leo Wolf she has one.

[@LizKidder]

Yes I do have gear and food videos on my channel! Although I don’t think I talked about WHEN I ate food so much.... 6am Breakfast 9am snack 12pm lunch 3pm snack 6pm dinner 7-9pm binge eat Nutella ........basically 🙃 And I used the camera for this one!

[@leowolf8891]

Great. I’ll take a looks at past videos. Thanks for letting me know the times you were eating. I thought that was the case. You have to keep that engine fueled or you just can’t make the miles. If you were to do it again, would your start earlier, later or about the same time? Thanks for your input. Like said before thanks for the great videos. The Wolf Pack Kim, Sam and Leo

[@LizKidder]

Like start earlier or later in the season? I started first week of April and I would 100% ABSOLUTELY do that again. The earlier you go, the more snow and cold you’ll have to endure. I would’ve started later if I was crazy and hiking it in like >4months. Or earlier/later in the day? I’m a morning person, 6am start time was perfect for me!

[@USAFJEFF1014]

What no Handstand, Handstand???? haha jk You are so fucking amazing Liz. Im glad I came across your AT videos because you have inspired me to do a Thru-Hike on the AT and plus I can relate to you. Your videos have helped me to see what a thru hike looks like and has really got me interested in attempting to do it. Ive day sectioned hiked the AT since I was a kid. Stay awesome Handstand.

[@sparkygreen6298]

Great video, do you see yourself hiking the AT again?

[@LizKidder]

If I do another thruhike it would be the pct!

[@sparkygreen6298]

Awesome well good luck to you in all your adventures near and far. Just keep the video coming 😉

[@danielbarbee7712]

Love your ink .

[@jimeich2]

PCT! PCT! PCT!

[@brett1354]

The foggy woods . . . amen to that. A very, very minor irritation in these AT videos is that people always go crazy over THE VIEWS! And seem to under-appreciate the trail. I know that's not true, but the woods stick with me too. For better or worse, that dank smell is in my blood now.

[@Perkolady4]

Great vid, Liz. I loved and could relate to what you said, especially the first about the feeling of progress! Thanks so much for all your videos ❤️

[@LizKidder]

Thanks for watching!

[@rickfrench5179]

Great to see ya out and about! You ever get lost out there? I did once, not a good feeling.

[@badkty7951]

🖤🧡🖤

[@RUSTYNAILS7444]

How to get ap pass to hike

[@kipbeegle8260]

I completely agree with your 10 things. number 11 though is I miss not knowing what day it is and i dont miss the sound of my air pad deflating in the morning lol. I am going to thru hike again in March 2020 so im sure ill have new likes and dislikes again.

[@LizKidder]

Great ones!!

[@SalineScott]

I don’t like those Nats that fly in your eye either

[@LizKidder]

Glad I’m not alone!