"Jester" Section Hiker

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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.

165: Tara Dower (Candy Mama) | Colorado Trail FKT

Aug 26, 2023

Tara Dower (Candy Mama) just set the Colorado Trail Women's Fastest Known Time at 8 days, 21 hours, and 59 minutes. The previous record was 9 days, 10 hours, and 52 minutes by Betsy Kalmeyer.

Tara shares all about her recent Colorado Trail FKT, all about her new book Light & Easy, and all about meeting up with...

CRAPPALACHIAN TRAIL - The Green Tunnel Podcast

Aug 19, 2023

The Host of The Green Tunnel Podcast, Mills Kelly reached out to me recently and asked if I wanted to "episode swap?". Without hesitation I said "YES". What does this mean? It means I am sharing one of my favorite episodes from The Green Tunnel Podcast and they will be sharing one of their favorite episodes of "Jester"...

164: Maria Wishart (Wheezy Pee) | Boots On Trail Shuttles

Aug 12, 2023

It's been WAY TOO LONG since Maria Wishart aka "Wheezy Pee" has been on the podcast! I have shared many Appalachian Trail miles with Wheezy Pee and she even gave us updates here on the podcast about trail conditions in Duncannon, PA during the Pandemic. Now she is back to share with us more updates and all about her...

163: BAXTER STATE PARK: Trail Conditions, AT HIKER PERMITS, & Hostels

Aug 5, 2023

Jester decided her Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Series was incomplete without adding information about hiking Katahdin. Enjoy as Jester shares about AT Trail Conditions in Maine, Rules For Hiking the AT in Baxter State Park, and a couple Hostels in Maine to utilize as a resource for hiking Katahdin and The 100...