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Hi, I’m Liz! I’m a musician, writer, and very enthusiastic trail runner and hiker (trail name Mercury). I’ve set Fastest Known Times for women on the Appalachian Trail northbound, Vermont’s Long Trail, the Pinhoti Trail in Georgia/Alabama, the Swiss Via Alpina, and more. I started this channel as a way to chronicle my wild adventures. Enjoy!
Okushinano 100K 2024 Highlights ft. music "Within" by Liz Derstine
In June 2024 I ran the Okushinano 100K in Nagano, Japan. It was my first international ultra trail race. Here are some highlights from the day!
Soundtrack: "Within" for strings and piano, written by me and performed with GAIA Quartet (live recording)
thegaiaquartet.com / lizderstine.com
Race stats:
62+ miles
15,000ft elevation gain
15:15:40 finish time
12th place woman
You can view the full race vlog "Finding My Stride in Okushinano" on my channel.
I also wrote a detailed recap of the race here: pinkfeathers.com/archive/finding-my-stride-in-okushinano
About:
My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs (Fastest Known Times) for women on the Appalachian Trail northbound, Vermont’s Long Trail, the Pinhoti Trail in Georgia/Alabama, SCAR (Smokies Challenge Adventure Run), and the Swiss Via Alpina. I began this channel as a way to chronicle my outdoor adventures and keep in touch with those that have enjoyed following along and being part of my wild journey.
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Soundtrack: "Within" for strings and piano, written by me and performed with GAIA Quartet (live recording)
thegaiaquartet.com / lizderstine.com
Race stats:
62+ miles
15,000ft elevation gain
15:15:40 finish time
12th place woman
You can view the full race vlog "Finding My Stride in Okushinano" on my channel.
I also wrote a detailed recap of the race here: pinkfeathers.com/archive/finding-my-stride-in-okushinano
About:
My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs (Fastest Known Times) for women on the Appalachian Trail northbound, Vermont’s Long Trail, the Pinhoti Trail in Georgia/Alabama, SCAR (Smokies Challenge Adventure Run), and the Swiss Via Alpina. I began this channel as a way to chronicle my outdoor adventures and keep in touch with those that have enjoyed following along and being part of my wild journey.
Subscribe to my newsletter: pinkfeathers.com
pinkfeathers
pinkfeathers
pinkfeathers
If you're picking up what I'm putting down, please consider supporting my work!
buymeacoffee.com/pinkfeathers
Venmo: venmo.com/liz-derstine
Paypal: paypal.me/lizderstine
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Finding My Stride in the Okushinano 100K
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In June 2024 I ran the Okushinano 100K in Nagano, Japan. It was my first international ultra trail race. Here's a glimpse into how the day went! I'm still new at this vlogging thing! To read more about what was going through my head during this race check out my detailed written recap: pinkfeathers.com/archive/finding-my-stride-in-okushinano Intro/outro music: "Within" for strings and piano wri...
VA Appalachian Trail Days 10 & 11: Shennies & Farewell for Now!
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. End credit music: "Appalachian Ostinato" written by yours truly and performed by DeShaun Gordon-King (flute), Ambrose Philipek (violin), Simone Cartales (viola...
VA Appalachian Trail Day Nine: Reeds Gap to Rockfish Gap + Side Quest to Humpback Rock!
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. Outro music by me! :) About: My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs (Fastest K...
VA Appalachian Trail Day Eight: 30.25 miles from Middle Creek Campground to James River Footbridge
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. Outro music by me! :) About: My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs (Fastest K...
VA Appalachian Trail Day Seven: 30.25 miles from Daleville to Middle Creek Campground
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. Outro music by me! :) About: My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs (Fastest K...
VA Appalachian Trail Day Six: McAfee Knob & Tinker Cliffs
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. Intro and outro music by me! :) About: My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs ...
VA Appalachian Trail Day Five: Agonizing Decisions in the Dark
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. Intro and outro music by me! :) About: My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs ...
VA Appalachian Trail Day Four: Rt 52 to Woods Hole Hostel - 29.4 Miles w/Blue Blaze (Ribble Trail)
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. Intro and outro music by me! :) About: My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs ...
VA Appalachian Trail Day Three: 46 Miles from Atkins to Rt 52
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. Intro and outro music by me! :) About: My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs ...
VA Appalachian Trail Day Two: 46 miles from Thomas Knob Shelter to US 11 (Atkins)
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. Intro and outro music by me! :) About: My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs ...
VA Appalachian Trail Day One: VA/TN State Line to Thomas Knob Shelter
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. Intro and outro music by me! :) About: My name is Liz Derstine and I’m a professional musician, writer, and enthusiastic trail runner and hiker. I’ve set FKTs ...
300 Miles in 12 Days on the Virginia Appalachian Trail Trailer ft. music "Bloom" by Liz Derstine
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In May 2024 I hiked 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Virginia in 12 days. What started as an FKT attempt of the Virginia Appalachian Trail turned into a journey about what I found "out there" even when things didn't go to plan. I'll be sharing about it here on my UA-cam Channel. Here's a little preview of what's to come! Music: "Bloom" written and recorded by me! Music channel - youtu...
Thru-hike Gear Check from a Multi-FKT Record Setting Hiker!
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Here's the latest round up of the gear I've been dialing in the last few years while setting self-supported FKTs on the Long Trail, Pinhoti Trail, and Swiss Via Alpina. I also thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in the fastest northbound supported time for women (51 days). Right before I made this video I hiked 300 miles of the Virginia AT in 12 days with this set up. My biggest priority is having...
Swiss Via Alpina FKT Final Day: Châteaux-d'Œx to Montreux
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Swiss Via Alpina FKT Final Day: Châteaux-d'Œx to Montreux
Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Seven: Lenk to Châteaux-d'Œx
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Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Seven: Lenk to Châteaux-d'Œx
Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Six: Hohtürli Pass to Lenk
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Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Six: Hohtürli Pass to Lenk
Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Five: Grindelwald to Hohtürli Pass
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Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Five: Grindelwald to Hohtürli Pass
Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Four: Engelberg to Grindelwald
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Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Four: Engelberg to Grindelwald
Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Three: Klausenpass to Engelberg
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Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Three: Klausenpass to Engelberg
Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Two: Weisstannen to Klausenpass
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Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day Two: Weisstannen to Klausenpass
Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day One: Gaflei to Weisstannen
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Swiss Via Alpina FKT Day One: Gaflei to Weisstannen
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Have fun on your long hike!!! (what tent is that?)
Thank you! It’s the Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL 1: www.mountainhardwear.com/p/nimbus-ul-1-tent-1920391.html - if you dm me on Instagram or shoot me a message on my website I can send you a code for 20% off!
Personality shining through. 😊 Best wishes!
Thank you!!
impressive thanks for sharing!
Good luck
How do you like the running vest style shoulder straps? Supposedly they take alot of weight off your shoulders. This seems to be one of the most appreciated aspects to the mystery ranch bridger packs and I wonder why you don't see more lightweight packs with this.
I prefer shoulder straps with lots of storage (pockets), that way it's easy to access things on the go, without having to stop and dig through my pack. I imagine it helps with weight distribution too!
I really enjoyed this whole series of videos of the AT hike you did. When I listen to all you were talking about, I think you learned a thing or two about what matters in life . Thanks for sharing, cheers!
Thanks very much for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks.
congrats, what a great achievement, and what a beautiful trip it was. Thanks for taking us along ! Cheers.
Thank you!
Very nice video !! I also crossed by bike over that bridge over the Rhine last year, that is a very nice area ! That meal at the end of the day must have tasted fantastic ! You deserve a good beer after a long day like that, cheers.
Huh!! Did I hear right... 44 miles and you only landed from Boston yesterday and walked 26 miles on the day you landed... Wow that's impressive.
Haha you got it!
super helpful and inspiring video, thank you so much ! for a LASHer trying out some trail running (with overnights), do you recommend the Nashville Cutaway for running ? did you customize it somehow to make it more suitable ? I love that pink color !!
Thank you! It's possible to run with the NP- it comes with customizable straps to fit to your body and an optional hip belt for added security (I didn't use the hip belt). Lately I've been using the Mountain Hardwear UL20- it's a little smaller and super streamlined/sleek design. Have fun out there!
Amazing! The description mentions that it was 15,000 ft elevation gain, too?! Super human! The music is dramatic and phenomenal, too, and I could enjoy listening to an album of that all-day! Where can I hear more?
Thank you! You can listen to more of my music at youtube.com/@lizderstine. :)
Well done💪💪👍👌
Thank you!
Congrats! Another goal accomplished. Every event & training is another opportunity to learn & celebrate! ☮❤🤝
Thank you, much appreciated! Truth!
Noice!
Thanks!!
That looks like a nice place to hike in
It absolutely was!
Sometimes tears turn doubt into confidence and joy.
Yes, love that. Sometimes you just need to get them out of your system!
I noticed the sleep pad isn't in your lighterpack chart. Just wanted to let you know but didn't want to sound rude pointing that out. Awesome video by the way!
Thanks for letting me know- fixed! Thanks for watching!
awesome miles
Thanks!
Hey Liz! I came across your channel for the 1st time last night. I met you on AT last yr while you were prepping with Tara for the CT. I honestly did not know you had all these fkts until recently. I'm just now getting back to trail running after a long bout with some injuries. Hoping to do my 1st 50 miler next yr. Ive been lightening my backpack to help stave off injuries. These videos are helpful. Thank you!
Hey, good to hear from you! I'm glad the videos are helpful! Best wishes with your return to trail running.
Mercury, the last collage with your music was 'mighty-fine'. Jupiter
Hey I know this is a lot to ask but you’re going to have to turn around and walk that again because I didn’t see all your videos the first time as your journey unfolded. 😅😅
Hahaha. Not the worst idea!
Well done! Adventure complete. Lifetime memory, set. ☮️❤️🤝
Thanks for sharing your journey. Great parting shot on McAfee Knob.
Thanks for watching!!
I’m surprised you don’t carry Wysi wipes, aka coin toilettes. Small and dry (light) until you put water in them, then they unravel into a wet towel for clean up.
I hadn’t heard of those, sounds brilliant!
@@pinkfeathersliz they are one of my fav pieces of gear ☺️
SlowFoot holds the record for the most Long trail thru hikes 7 in total including 4 of those being in the winter and one being the longest long time ( 64 days from January to March) also is a 3X Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker! But it's " Wild Walking Jim " The holds the record for the longest PCT, CDT and AT from 1962 to 1999 . Jim also holds the record for the most Miles ever record over a 180, 000 Miles of long distance Thru Hikes from 1955 to 1999 ( 15 Appalachian trail Thru Hikes , PCT 12 tines and CDT 8 times , Wild Walking Jim also holds the record for the longest time on a Thru Hike which is listed in the Appalachian Trail Museum some 50 plus years of long distance hikes! He was one of the first people to do a Thriple crown 👑 in 1967 ! But what's most impressive was his redwing hiking boots that lasted over 30 years with some 100K Miles on them ! They are in the Appalachian Trail Museum also ! Baltimore Jack also also was the name for the word of use today known as Hiker Trash first used in early 2000s 😂! .....
Right on!
I hope you find joy in your walk 💙 From a musician to another, cheers and blessings from Brazil 💪🏽
Will you do a short video on you playing your donated Grand piano at some point..I'm from the Boston Massachusetts area YAHOOOO...😊..Just watched both your new uploads and it was awesome, big miles and your getting healthier too..😊
Great video. I hiked the AT in 22-23. Loved that spot. I am hiking the PCT too next year! Trail name is Rock N Roll! How to run into you!
Thank you for watching! Nice!! Hope to see you out there!
What does self supported mean in this context
Thanks for watching! In the context of Fastest Known Times, self-supported is defined as "Self-Supported means you may have as much support as you can manage or find along the way, but not from any thing or person just for you; any support you employ must be equally available to anyone else. This can include caching supplies in advance, purchasing supplies along the way, staying at motels, and finding or requesting food or water. Camping in a friend's yard would be supported, because it is not available to the public. Many long thru-hiking routes are done self-supported. To get a self-supported FKT you must also beat the fastest unsupported time." source: fastestknowntime.com
@@pinkfeathersliz thanks for the explanation! Nice video, keep up the adventures 👍
Just found your channel. Well done on all your records👌👏👏💪💪 I love being outdoors. That was a great review. I'll follow your journey now🔔👋❤️
Thanks very much watching and for your kind words!
So sorry you are sick. It really makes it hard to push yourself when your not 100%. We are our own worse critics. Rest yourself. Couldn’t have been at a better place to do that.
Thank you, Jill!❤
That was neat: the fast motion breakdown. I would wear a hipbelt (maybe easier on the shoulders & back), but for setting speed records, I bet that is a better pack setup. I have certainly seen the similar ones from, like Six Moons & some others. I llike to secure stuff up front too, and that pack looks good. I like the fairly water proof material on mine, and the fit of my ULA Suspension has been good. Well..I have had my pack setup since like 2014--and now it is 2024--so I cannot complain about it, for it might be my longest kept item. I would not get into the, "I want to experiment & change this or that game" too much. I have lost alot of money to simply prove that my original setup was pretty good. I love having the hooded, zip up sleeping bag except for peak summer. I run the insulated air mat, and for durability the Thermarest X-Lite women's is nice, though the new Nemo I now am trying is nice...but if that solid pad works, it works.
Great thoughts! Yes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. That's impressive about your pack setup lasting so long. I tried an inflatable pad but it leaked within the first few uses, so I exchanged it for the sleeping pad and haven't looked back. Easy set up, comfy, doubles as an internal frame. Thanks for watching!
Stick with the Anker. I paid the money for that Nitecore Vattery & dropped it a very short distance--and it quit.
I like two power banks. What if one breaks or quits charging: I have another. Or one huge power bank seems too huge & awkwardly weighs down the pocket or area it is in. Two small ones can charge two items, or one can be recharged at the diner while the other charges the phone at the table while it is being used. I even have an Eton crank power thing with a 2000 mah battery (which went alot further a few years back). I lost all batteries up above Las Vegas & had no water left...if I could have cranked enough energy for a text to my cousin...but then I had no crank.
Nice! Yeah it's great to have a couple especially for long hauls!
Agreed: the stove & hot food make for much more weight & expense. With maybe the exception of melting snow or just loving to cook, I have a hard time figuring to carry the cook kit. I have a couple setups & never have used them.
Yes, it's a bit of a hassle, I've found that I only really grab mine for car camping!
Cool pack. Great video. Quite the accomplishments on those trails.
Thanks for tuning in!
Hey. Just started watching you! Crush it!
Right on, thank you!
honestly, i dont understand the concept of wanting to set any record for anything. its really interesting what different needs people have and what is behind it.
Fair enough! We all have our reasons for being out there. :)
Hi Liz. I just removed the strap on my hiking pole and the small basket at the bottom. The basket does not help for any of my summer hikes and i did not uslae the strap. Also, the Solo is a great up grade from the Haxamid. I hope to try the Nashville someday. However considering the new Durston Wapta. Be safe.
Great tips! Thanks for watching!
Brilliant in its transparency and resiliency! "I don't know?" - three words that are toxic to an AT endurance record attempt of any distance.
Nice gearlist! Light but comfy. And you have a nice vibe. Sub!
Thanks so much, appreciate it!
I can’t believe how much distance you can cover in a day! You’re amazing!😊
Thank you! One step at a time!
It’s difficult to believe a base weight to be 9 pounds! I wish hikers would use an other scale to be more realistic. EVERYTHING+ 1 l. Water+ 3 days of food. No cheating. But I do believe that your big three are the best.😊
Yes, food and water make a big difference! Thanks for watching!
I too hold "self records" 😂
Hahha😅
Get well wishes. VA and the AT will always be here.
Thank you! It’s true!
9:59...I agree 100%.
Yeah, ridge walking!!:)
The trail junction narrative was exquisite.
Great adventure. Nice video. Thanks for sharing. sub & 👍45
Thanks for watching!