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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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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 about the above tree line experience on a few of her favorite mountains in The Whites! 

Learn HOW TO Successfully Hike The Appalachian Trail: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2SCN-8gqQOXaADlaU_tEaYj 

Join Jester On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Connect with Julie Gayheart (Jester):
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com
Website: Julie Gayheart

Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Podcast Music:
Victor Lundberg
"Top Of The Morning"