"Jester" Section Hiker
Feb. 5, 2022
Episode #110 - Jacqueline Holzman (RVA Hiker Girl)
Jacqueline Holzman aka RVA Hiker Girl joins Jester to share with us her "Countless Reasons To LOVE Section Hiking".
Jan. 29, 2022
Episode #109 - Setting Realistic Expectations
Jester and guest co-host Charissa Hipp do their best to answer a frequently asked listener question, "How Do You Plan For Your Section Hikes?”
Jan. 22, 2022
Episode #108 - Brad Felton (Crow)
Creator of the YouTube Channel "As The Crow Flies Hiking", Brad Felton or also known as "Crow" joins Jester on this weeks show. Crow shares with Jester some tips on how he stays healthy as a hiker over 50.
Jan. 15, 2022
Episode #107 - Mills Kelly (Grandaddy Spartan)
Host of The Green Tunnel podcast Mills Kelly joins Jester this week as they talk about his 50 plus year journey hiking and learning the history of the Appalachian Trail.
Jan. 8, 2022
Episode #106 - Dr. Aaron Pospisil (Veterinarian Q & A)
Dr. Aaron Pospisil is back with Jester to answer listener questions about hiking with your dog! Tune in for some great best practices when it comes to keeping your dog healthy out on the trail!
Jan. 1, 2022
Episode #105 - The 10 Essentials (Part 2)
Happy New Year! Jester and Austin continue sharing this week their 10 Essential Gear items they carry on every hike!
Dec. 25, 2021
Episode #104 - The 10 Essentials (Part 1)
Happy Holidays! Jester is back with guest co-host Austin Wallis as they share their 10 Essential Gear items they carry on every hike!
Dec. 18, 2021
Episode #103 - Connecting With Others
Tune in as Guest co-host Charissa Hipp joins Jester to share updates from her role at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and gives us some insight to the Wild East Women's Group.
Dec. 11, 2021
Episode #102 - Penny Vann (Reverse)
Jester speaks with Penny Vann, ALDHA Board Member and shares the benefits of why the long distance hiker should join the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association.
Dec. 4, 2021
Episode #101 - Post Traumatic Stress (Part 2)
Co-host Austin Wallis continues sharing with Jester this week about his coping with Post Traumatic Stress. As you will hear one of his tactics to help manage his PTS is planning section hikes and paddle trips.
Nov. 27, 2021
Episode #100 - Post Traumatic Stress (Part 2)
Co-Host Austin Wallis is back with Jester this week and next week. Austin shares with us a candid conversation how hiking and being outdoors helps him cope with Post Traumatic Stress.
Nov. 20, 2021
Episode #99 - Mindfulness Practices
Jester and guest co-host Charissa Hipp share their experiences with hiking on a Forest Bathing Trail, and utilizing mindfulness practices while out on their hikes.
Nov. 13, 2021
Episode #98 - Nathan & Kimm Wright (Pinhoti Outdoor Center)
Nathan and Kimm Wright with the Pinhoti Outdoor Center join Jester to share updates and Nathan's completion of a 19 Year AT Section Hike.
Nov. 6, 2021
Episode #97 - Bill Blake
Ever wonder what it's like for someone to hike with Diabetes? Bill Blake joins Jester this week to share how he manages hiking, his food, medicine, and mindset.
Oct. 30, 2021
Episode #96 - Craig "Hawk" Mains
Jester recently spent a weekend at the ALDHA Gathering in Abingdon, VA. Jester shares with us her conversation with Craig "Hawk" Mains as they re-cap their ALDHA experiences.
Oct. 23, 2021
Episode #95 - Trip Planning & Risk Management
Co-host Austin Wallis joins Jester this week as they share about the "12th Essential", trip planning, and risk assessment.
Oct. 16, 2021
Episode #94 - Healing Power of Nature
Jester starts a new adventure this fall by adding co-hosts to the show! Co-host Charissa Hipp joins jester this week as they begin speaking on the topic of the Power of Healing in Nature!
Oct. 9, 2021
Episode #93 - Nancy East
Jester shares with us her recent chat with Nancy East. Nancy shares with us her love for the Smoky Mountains, her recent "mombattical", and why she joined a SAR Team.
Oct. 2, 2021
Episode #92 - Dani Beau
Dani Beau joins Jester this week to share her experiences in Search and Rescue, and her success because of her survival skills on the reality television series Naked and Afraid.
Sept. 25, 2021
Episode #91 - Austin Wallis
Austin Wallis is back on the show with Jester this week to share his "shakedown" hike out on Segment 4 of the MST.
Sept. 18, 2021
Episode #90 - Jennifer Browndorf
Jennifer Browndorf joins Jester this week to chat about her section hiking journey on the Mountains To Sea trail. Tune in as Jennifer shares her strategy for absorbing everything each segment of the MST has to offer.
Sept. 11, 2021
Episode #89 - Danny Bernstein
Danny Bernstein joins Jester for this weeks show! Danny is a lifetime hiker, author of five books, and loves leading hikes for the Carolina Mountain Club.
Sept. 4, 2021
Episode #88 - Kate Dixon
Kate Dixon, Executive Director for the Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail returns to the podcast to share some exciting updates from the Friends of the MST.
Aug. 28, 2021
Episode #87 - Jeff Brewer
Jester shares with us her conversation with Jeff Brewer. Jeff was the first President for The Friends of the Mountains To Sea Trail and has a powerful message of giving back to the trails you love.