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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. 

Dec 9, 2023

Join me as I chat with Tara Dower (Candy Mama) who just found out she is in the 2024 Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run!

Hardrock 100 Mile: https://hardrock100.com/

I Run Far: Article: https://www.irunfar.com/2024-hardrock-100-lottery-results   

Javelina 100 2023 Race Coverage:


Dec 2, 2023

Liz Thomas is a professional hiker, adventure conservationist, and outdoor writer who broke the women’s self-supported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail. Considered among the most experienced hikers in the US, she’s known for backpacking light, fast, and solo. Liz has hiked more than 20,000 miles...


Nov 25, 2023

The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast released its first Episode on December 1, 2019. I thought it would be fun to take a look at the Top 10 Downloaded Episodes over the past four years of the show and give you some behind the scenes info. on how those guests ended up on the podcast!

Top 10 Playlist (YouTube):


Nov 18, 2023

The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast released its first Episode on December 1, 2019. I thought it would be fun to take a look at the Top 10 Downloaded Episodes over the past four years of the show and give you some behind the scenes info. on how those guests ended up on the podcast!

Top 10 Playlist (YouTube):


Nov 11, 2023

Jester is excited to share with you all in this episode some bonus content from the Beyond The Trail Podcast - Episode #9. Jester and Austin started the Beyond The Trail Podcast in early 2023 and the live production of the show lives on their company YouTube Channel, Jester Wallis Productions. 

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