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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. 

Apr 9, 2022

The Section Hiker Spotlight this week goes to guest Cindy Taylor. Cindy initially reached out to Jester via email to share her goal of completing all the trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in sections.

What you will hear is that there is so much more to her current journey than just hiking the miles. Cindy shares with us about the loss of both of her parents, working in healthcare, her own mental health, and learning to document her journey along the way.

Thanks for Listening and Happy Section Hiking!

GSMNP 900 Miler Resources:
Brown Book: https://www.smokiesinformation.org/hiking-trails-of-the-smokies

Day Hiking The Smokies: https://www.smokiesinformation.org/day-hikers-guide-to-all-the-trails-in-the-smoky-mountains

900 Miler Club: https://www.smhclub.org/900-Miler-Club
Weather Forecast: https://www.mountain-forecast.com/

Hiking The Smokies: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606937769492136

SM 900 Miler Gals: https://www.facebook.com/groups/377881810568556

Online Trail Map: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/upload/GSMNP-Trail-Map_JULY21.pdf

Connect with Cindy Taylor:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CindyHikes

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleotay73/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.o.taylor


Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Website: https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker

Music for the Podcast provided by:
The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods"
http://www.okeedokee.org/