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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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162: TRAIL OF THE LOST - Author Andrea Lankford

Jun 24, 2023

Andrea Lankford is the author of TRAIL OF THE LOST and RANGER CONFIDENTIAL, a National Geographic "Top Ten Book About U.S. Parks,” and three trail guides. During her twelve-year career as a law enforcement ranger with the National Park Service, Andrea won several awards for her criminal investigations. After leaving...

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161: Virginia's Lost Appalachian Trail - Author Mills Kelly

Jun 17, 2023

Jester is excited to have back on the podcast Host of The Green Tunnel Podcast, Historian, and Author, Mills Kelly.  Mills is back to share with us about his recently released book, Virginia's Lost Appalachian Trail.  Mills is a natural storyteller and the stories he shares with us on the show about the people,...

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160: Embracing The Obstacles: Injury, Hiking Plans, and Mental Health

Jun 10, 2023

Sometimes in life you have to take a look at what you are doing and embrace the fact that it may not be exactly what you envisioned or wanted.  Jester and Co-Host Austin are back for an episode about embracing obstacles that come our way.  Jester and Austin address hiking, their mental health, and some speed bumps they...

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159: Hiking THE WHITES: Backpacking, AMC Huts, or Slackpacking?

Jun 3, 2023

Jester walks you through what it takes to have a great section hike on the Appalachian Trail thru THE WHITES in New Hampshire. In this episode you have choices to make as you plan your hike.  Will you Backpack, Hike Hut to Hut, or a variation of the two? Jester also goes over logistics, terrain, and shares some stories...

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