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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. 

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158: Chica and Sunsets (aka Jen and Greg) |Avid Hikers, Adventurers, and Hostel Owners

May 27, 2023

Jester welcomes to the podcast this week Chica and Sunsets who own and operate Chica and Sunsets Hostel. 

In 2013, Greg and Jen left the corporate world where work more, make more, spend more was the mantra, and moved to Costa Rica. They became experts on the country and each wrote Amazon best selling books on the...

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157: Hiking CONNECTICUT: PERFECT Section Hike on The Appalachian Trail

May 20, 2023

Jester walks you through what it takes to have a great section hike on the Appalachian Trail thru the State of Connecticut. Tune in to hear from Jester about the terrain, trail highlights, towns, covered bridges, and more! 

Learn HOW TO Successfully Hike The Appalachian Trail:

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156: Hiking The SHENANDOAHS: Waysides? Campsites? Bears?

May 6, 2023

Jester walks you through what it takes to have a great section hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park! Everything from logistics, shelters, campsites, waysides, hostels, and outfitters.   

Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Series - Checklists  

Learn HOW TO Successfully Hike The Appalachian Trail:

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