The "Jester" Section Hiker is the Premier Podcast With The Spotlight On Section Hikers!
The stories you will hear are about everyday people who, in addition to their everyday lives, make the commitment to hike long-distance trails where every section is a new beginning.
From National Scenic Trails to National Parks and all Trails in between, listen with your host, Julie Gayheart (Jester), to hear what it means to be a section hiker and the adventure that awaits them section by section.
Jan. 21, 2023
Jester introduces us to fellow podcaster, Paul Fuzinski.
Jan. 7, 2023
Jester is back with Season 4 of the podcast titled the Positive Impact Season!
Jan. 1, 2023
Podcast Preseason Opener With Your Host, Julie Gayheart (Jester).
Oct. 15, 2022
Jester talks openly this week with her co-host Austin on why she will be taking an extended break from the podcast.
Oct. 8, 2022
Jester speaks with fellow podcast host, Paul Collins or also known as Skunkape. Paul hosts the newest show on the Hiking Radio Network titled, The Hammock Hangers Podcast.
Oct. 1, 2022
Jester and Austin share their final thoughts on the making of their documentary series titled, I Am The MST and give some insight into their upcoming Woods Hole Weekend retreat Oct. 6-9.
Sept. 24, 2022
Jester and her co-host Austin Wallis are back to share a behind the scenes chat into producing the final episode of their mini series documentary about the Mountains To Sea Trail titled, "I Am The MST" (The Legacy).
Sept. 17, 2022
Jester and her co-host Austin Wallis are back to share a behind the scenes chat into producing the third episode of their mini series documentary about the Mountains To Sea Trail titled, "I Am The MST" (The Partners).
Hello! Episode #146 officially released this morning and my co-host Austin is back to chat with me as I announce that I am officially taking a bre…
Happy October! Episode #144 of the podcast released this morning! Co-Host Austin and I spend some time at the beginning of the episode refle…
Good Morning and Happy National Public Lands Day! Episode #143 of the podcast has released this morning and the final episode in our documentary…
Podcast Host & Producer
Julie Gayheart (Jester) completed the Appalachian Trail in July 2017 after 12 summers of section hiking. Julie is an educator by day and hiker at heart. Jester loves to talk trail and on this podcast you will hear amazing stories and experiences from other section hikers with a love for the trail and passion for hiking.