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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 11, 2021

Jester has a great talk with ALDHA Board Member and H.A.S.T.E. Coordinator, Penny Vann. Penny shares with us how she got her unique trail name "Reverse", why she hikes backwards going downhill, and the benefits of why a long-distance hiker should join ALDHA. In addition to the benefits of joining ALDHA, Penny shares the importance of ALDHA's H.A.S.T.E. program, which stands for Hiker Awareness, Safety, and Trail Education.

The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association defines itself as an off-trail family of hikers, dreamers, and friends of the trail, working to preserve, protect, and promote the long-distance hiking experience.

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

JOIN ALDHA:
https://aldha.org/

Hiker Safety Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hikersafety/

Hiker Safety Website:
https://solo.to/hikersafety

Outdoor Evolution Article:
https://theoutdoorevolution.com/explore-by-foot/hiker-safet-prepare-practice-promote

TSX Challenge (Mt. Whitney):
https://tsxchallenge.com/trek-dates/trans-sierra-xtreme-challenge/

Podcast w/Mighty Blue:
https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/mighty-blue-on-the-appalachian-trail-the-ultimate-mid-life-c/episode-297-tom-sherry-stellar/

HangCon:
https://hangcon.com/

Connect with Penny Vann:
Email: plvann3@gmail.com

H.A.S.T.E: https://aldha.org/haste

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com

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

Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/

"Jester" Reference Tools, Gear Lists, Hiking Resume and more:
https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker

Music for the Podcast provided by:
The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods"
http://www.okeedokee.org/