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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 “Jester” Gayheart, to hear what it means to be a section hiker and the adventure that awaits them section by section. 

May 27, 2023

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

In 2013, Greg and Jen left the corporate world where work more, make more, spend more was the mantra, and moved to Costa Rica. They became experts on the country and each wrote Amazon best selling books on the...


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. Tune in to hear from Jester about the terrain, trail highlights, towns, covered bridges, and more! 

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May 6, 2023

Jester walks you through what it takes to have a great section hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park! Everything from logistics, shelters, campsites, waysides, hostels, and outfitters.   

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Apr 29, 2023

Jester is excited to bring you her Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Series. This week Jester will walk you through her 21 Key Logistics for having a Successful Section Hike on The Appalachian Trail thru The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  

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Apr 15, 2023

Jester is excited to bring you her Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Series.  This week Jester will walk you through her 5 Successful Tools for having a successful Section Hike on The Appalachian Trail In Georgia.  

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