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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. 

Mar 2, 2024

Jason Smith recently completed his Mountains to Sea Trail Section Hike and he's joining me to share all about his journey. Jason and I met in 2021 at NC Trail Days and we have stayed in contact with each other ever since. I am looking forward to hearing Jason share why he wanted to hike, paddle, and bike across...


Feb 10, 2024

A New Season For Building Strength & Going HIKING!

Connect With My Coach James Appleton:

Seek To Do More: https://absoluteaid.com/pages/the-seek-to-do-more-program-absoluteaid  

46 Outdoors: https://46outdoors.com/

Allegheny Trail Podcast:

Website: https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/alt-podcast  

YouTube: 


Dec 30, 2023

"Jester" Section Hiker Highlights with Tara Dower (Candy Mama).

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 23, 2023

Join me as I chat with Allegheny Trail Board Member, Justin Mullins and Outreach Coordinator, Nicolle Sawczyszyn. Justin and Nicolle share about the Allegheny Trail, the Trail 50th Anniversary, Nicolle's quest to complete a section hike of the trail by September 2024,  and Justin's quest to complete a thru hike of the...


Dec 16, 2023

"Jester" Section Hiker Highlights with Liz "Snorkel" Thomas. 

Connect with Liz "Snorkel" Thomas: 

Website: https://www.eathomas.com/about  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizthomashiking  

Treeline Review: https://www.treelinereview.com /

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