"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.

Section Hiker Q & A with Rolf Asphaug | Rolf ASKS and Jester ANSWERS

Mar 18, 2023

Rolf Asphaug joins Jester on today’s episode to ask some questions about an upcoming spring hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail, some miles in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and a section hike on the Appalachian Trail. Rolf has many miles under his feet and wants to spend some time on the east coast in...

13+ Hours of Workshops TO Successfully Hike The Appalachian Trail

Mar 11, 2023

Enjoy a Special Bonus Episode this week as Jester, Steve Adams (Mighty Blue), and Austin DuFresne (Spielberg) share all about the Woods Hole Weekend Video Series Workshop now available for purchase. If you have ever dreamed of thru hiking or section hiking the Appalachian Trail this video series that consists of...

Have You Section Hiked on The GREAT DIVIDE TRAIL?

Mar 4, 2023

Section Hiker Kelly McDonald is back with Jester to share more about his section hiking on Canada’s Great Divide Trail. Kelly was a member of Jester’s Class of 2022 Section Hikers series of episodes that released last spring and Jester is excited to have him back on the podcast.

Thanks for Listening and Happy...

Climb The 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks With CONFIDENCE

Feb 18, 2023

Jester brings to the podcast for episode #150 fellow podcaster, James Appleton. James started his podcast, The 46 of 46 Podcast back in early 2019 and covers everything you would want to know about the Adirondack Mountains. Jester and James chat about why he started his show, his strategy for completing the 46 high...

How Does It Feel To Take Your First Steps On The Appalachian Trail?

Feb 4, 2023

Jester's guest this week is Appalachian Trail Section Hiker, Shawn Neitz. Shawn is working on a positive impact in his own life this year by making the commitment to start section hiking the Appalachian Trail with his first section hike this spring. Shawn shares with us his plans, how he is including his family, and...