Updates From Jester

Sept. 24, 2022

I Am The MST - The Legacy

Good Morning and Happy National Public Lands Day! Episode #143 of the podcast has released this morning and the final episode in our documentary titled, I Am The MST (The Legacy) has released this morning as well.  On the podcast Austin and I sh…

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Sept. 17, 2022

I Am The MST - The Partners

I am excited to be back with you again this week to share another podcast episode and another installment of the I Am The MST Documentary series about the Mountains to Sea Trail.  This week on the podcast you will hear a behind the scenes account …

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Sept. 10, 2022

I Am The MST - The Foundation

Happy Saturday! I am back with my podcast co-host Austin as we continue to share a "behind the scenes" account of creating the mini series documentary titled, I Am The MST. This week we go in depth with our second episode titled, The Fou…

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Sept. 3, 2022

I Am The MST - The Vision

I am super excited to be back with my podcast co-host Austin this week to share a behind the scenes chat into producing the first episode of our mini series documentary about the Mountains To Sea Trail titled, "I Am The MST" (The Vision). Click …

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Aug. 27, 2022

I Am The MST - Writing & Producing

Hello and Happy Saturday! It's a VERY exciting day for my podcast co-host Austin and I as we begin to release our documentary series we have written and produced together titled, I Am The MST!   "I Am The MST" can be viewed on Austin's YouT…

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Jan. 9, 2022

10 Essentials Gear List: Jester

Jester - 10 Essentials Gear List The Mountaineers 10 Essentials (Detailed Listing)  Navigation (Map, Altimeter, Compass)  - Spot Gen 4 / Whistle - Fox 40 / Compass Headlamp (plus extra batteries) - Nitecore NU 32 550  Sun Protection (Sunglasse…

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Jan. 9, 2022

10 Essentials Gear List: Austin Wallis (Co-Host)

Austin Wallis (Co-Host) - 10 Essentials Gear List The Mountaineers 10 Essentials (Detailed Listing)  Navigation (Map, Altimeter, Compass) - Garmin inReach, Compass, Maps Headlamp (plus extra batteries) - EDC flashlight, Petzl Bindi headlamp Su…

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Nov. 16, 2021

Why Hiker Safety?

Why did I start a Hiker Safety Instagram Account and Hiker Safety website?  Back in 2016 a close family friend went missing on the PCT.  Kris “Sherpa” Fowler set out like most of us that go on long distance hikes to achieve a dream and see parts of…

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Nov. 13, 2021

Hiker Safety (The 10 Essentials)

Recently out on a day hike on the Mountains To Sea Trail at Stone Mountain State Park I started thinking about hiker safety and stopped on the trail to see if anyone had a Hiker Safety account on Instagram. I was surprised to see the account was o…

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Nov. 13, 2021

John Muir Trail Gear List (Summer 2021)

John Muir Trail Gear List (Summer 2021): ULA Circuit  Trash Compactor Bag  Lite AF - Fanny Pack Spot Gen 4 Headlamp - Nitecore NU 32 550  Whistle - Fox 40  Safety Bandana  Tent - MSR Hubba  Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bag  REI - Flas…

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Nov. 13, 2021

Day/Overnight Gear List

"Jester" Day Hike Gear List: Pack - ULA Photon (35L)  Lite AF - Fanny Pack Whistle - Fox 40  General Purpose Safety Vest  Spot Gen 4 Katadyn BeFree Water Filter (1.0L) Platypus 2.0 - Water Bladder (2) 1 liter water bottles w/Sports cap  S…

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