"Jester" Section Hiker

"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.

Recent Episodes

#158 - Avid Hikers, Adventurers, and Hostel Owners - Chica and Sunsets (aka Jen and Greg)

#158 - Avid Hikers, Adventurers, and Hostel Owners - Chica and Sunsets (aka Jen and Greg)

May 27, 2023

Jester welcomes to the podcast this week Chica and Sunsets who own and operate Chica and Sunsets Hostel.

#157 - Why Connecticut is IDEAL for Section Hiking!
Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Workshop Series

#157 - Why Connecticut is IDEAL for Section Hiking!

May 20, 2023

Jester walks you through what it takes to have a great section hike on the Appalachian Trail thru the State of Connecticut.

#156 - Start Planning Your AT Section Hike thru The SHENANDOAHS - Waysides? Campsites? Bears?
Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Workshop Series

#156 - Start Planning Your AT Section Hike thru The SHENANDOAHS - Waysides? Campsites? Bears?

May 6, 2023

Jester walks you through what it takes to have a great section hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park!

#153 - Hiking The Florida Trail, Dehydrating Your Own Food, and Hiking Injuries | Ruth Morley (Ruthless)

#153 - Hiking The Florida Trail, Dehydrating Your Own Food, and Hiking Injuries | Ruth Morley (Ruthless)

April 1, 2023

Jester welcomes section hiker Ruth Morley also known as "Ruthless" to the podcast!

#152 - Hiking Stoveless? Hiking With Bread Bags? Appalachian Trail? | Rolf Asphaug (Kinnikinnick)

#152 - Hiking Stoveless? Hiking With Bread Bags? Appalachian Trail? | Rolf Asphaug (Kinnikinnick)

March 18, 2023

Jester has a great time with guest, Rolf Asphaug. The Q and A style format of the show was a lot of fun!

About the Host

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Julie Gayheart

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.

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