"Jester" Section Hiker
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 “Jester” Gayheart, to hear what it means to be a section hiker and the adventure that awaits them section by section.
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Episode #41.5 - Craig "Hawk" Mains
Jester has a chat with Craig "Hawk" Mains as he is headed South on his 2020 Flip Flop Thru Hike of the Appalachian Trail.
Episode #40 - "Jester" Day Hike Gear List (Fall 2020)
Jester shares with us her Day Hike Gear List and why there is not just one important piece of gear!
Episode #33 - Will Dukes (Tick Bait) Part I
Jester introduces us to her first "Mini Series" on the podcast. Will Dukes aka Tick Bait will be joining Jester for the next 3 e…
Recent Episodes
Episode #42 - "Jester" 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 1, 2, 3)
Oct. 17, 2020
This week Jester begins her journey to hike all 40 Day Hikes on the MST from the book Great Day Hik…
Episode #41.5 - Craig "Hawk" Mains
Oct. 14, 2020
Jester has a chat with Craig "Hawk" Mains as he is headed South on his 2020 Flip Flop Thru Hike of …
Episode #41 - "Jester" Hikes to Mt. Mitchell
Oct. 10, 2020
Enjoy this episode as Jester shares with us her hiking weekend in the Black Mountains of Western No…
Episode #40 - "Jester" Day Hike Gear List (Fall 2020)
Oct. 3, 2020
Jester shares with us her Day Hike Gear List and why there is not just one important piece of gear!
Episode #39 - Mary "Angel" Stewart (Section Hiker Mountains to Sea Trail)
Sept. 26, 2020
Mary "Angel" Stewart joins Jester to chat about her Section Hike Completion of the Mountains to Sea…
Episode #38 - Jim Grode (Trail Resource Manager, Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail)
Sept. 19, 2020
Maps, Guidebooks, and Day Hikes
Episode #37 - Kate Dixon (Executive Director, Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail)
Sept. 12, 2020
A Director's Perspective
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