"Jester" Section Hiker

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.

How To Help With Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts In Western NC

Sep 30, 2024

Join my co-host Austin and I as we chat with River King Pete. Pete will be sharing with us a way we can help those in need from the devastation that has happened in Western North Carolina and more from Hurricane Helene.

10/1/24: Update From Pete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QqC679NV2U

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Hiking To Flat Top Mountain Lookout Tower

Sep 7, 2024

Join Jester on a beautiful morning at the Black Mountain Campground before she heads off toward Banner Elk, North Carolina to hike Flat Top Mountain at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. In this episode, Jester explores breathtaking trails, delves into history from Peter Barr's book, Hiking North Carolina's Lookout Towers,...

Green Knob Lookout Tower: A Strenuous Climb with Stunning Views

Aug 31, 2024

In this episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast, host Julie "Jester" Gayheart takes listeners along for a hike to the Green Knob Lookout Tower from Black Mountain Campground in Western North Carolina. Julie describes the scenic setting of her campsite before embarking on the strenuous 3.3-mile ascent, emphasizing...

Climbing Mount Mitchell: The Highest Peak East of the Mississippi

Aug 24, 2024

On Saturday August 10, 2024, your host Julie "Jester" Gayheart embarked on an exhilarating hike to Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Recording from the Black Mountain Campground in Western North Carolina. Julie shared fascinating historical insights from Peter Barr's book, Hiking North...

Stories From Shenandoah National Park

Aug 17, 2024

In this episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast, host Julie "Jester" Gayheart shares her latest adventures, including a hike in Pennsylvania with Mary and Mike, a relaxing family visit in Ohio, and a southbound trek on the Appalachian Trail through the Shenandoah National Park. While hiking, Julie delves into...