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Jan 11, 2018 : Liz Kidder Appalachian Trail

Update 1: Hiker Intro


For now, I’m Liz– I suppose that may change if or when I get a trail moniker. I will be attempting a northbound thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, beginning April 2018. The plan is to video blog the experience, mostly because I’m a Leo and we like attention.

Things I Learned By Making This Video

  • I had to edit out like 5,000 “ums” in an attempt to cut the length down and not bore everyone.
  • Posting video updates is going to seriously drain my battery along the trail.
  • The lack of makeup I’ll have on the trail should be good for my humility.

Here’s The Link If You’d Like To Donate To My Cause

HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL TO FIGHT ADDICTION

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Liz Kidder
Jan 11th : Liz Kidder
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Liz Kidder's Bio

I seem to have a Type A mind and a Type B soul. Sobriety was boring at first until it eventually forced me into doing activities. I like jumping out of planes and long handstand walks on the beach. I have literally never backpacked before so if nothing else, you can expect to learn from my mistakes. AT '18 NOBO.

Comments 7

  • Pony : Jan 14th

    Congratulations on your clean-time, btw.

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    • Liz Kidder : Feb 2nd

      Thank you, I really appreciate you saying that! 🙂 -Liz

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  • Julie : Jan 23rd

    Congrats and Best of luck to you! We thru-hiked then AT back in 2001 and have been trail maintainers on the AT for 17 years so if there is any way we can help just let me know!

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    • David Pike : Jan 23rd

      There are a couple people in town that may have some helpful advice for you . Brad Herrick has compleled the trail a couple years ago / use to live on middle road and Les Godin , accomplished climer not part time trail angel ! It wouldn’t hurt to get ahold of them ! I bet they would go out of there way to help you

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      • Liz Kidder : Feb 2nd

        Thank you so much, I’ll look into it! 🙂 -Liz

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    • Liz Kidder : Feb 2nd

      Thank you so much! So sweet! 🙂 -Liz

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      • Bill Crounse : Apr 2nd

        Good Luck with your “trek”
        I am 68 yrs. old, a former resident of Newburyport, living in southern NH.
        Always wanted to hike the AT, so maybe I live vicariously through your bloga
        and vlogs.

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