"Jester" Section Hiker

Join me as I chat with Allegheny Trail Board Member, Justin Mullins and Outreach Coordinator, Nicolle Sawczyszyn. Justin and Nicolle share about the Allegheny Trail, the Trail 50th Anniversary, Nicolle's quest to complete a section hike of the trail by September 2024,  and Justin's quest to complete a thru hike of the Allegheny Trail in Jan./Feb. 2024. Justin will be raising funds for the trail vi...

"Jester" Section Hiker Highlights with Liz "Snorkel" Thomas.  Connect with Liz "Snorkel" Thomas:  Website:  https://www.eathomas.com/about   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizthomashiking   Treeline Review: https://www.treelinereview.com / Long Trails: Mastering The Art Of A Thru Hike https://www.amazon.com/Backpacker-Long-Trails-Mastering-Thru-Hike/dp/1493028723   Appalachian Trail Fastest...

Join me as I chat with Tara Dower (Candy Mama) who just found out she is in the 2024 Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run! Hardrock 100 Mile:   https://hardrock100.com/ I Run Far: Article: https://www.irunfar.com/2024-hardrock-100-lottery-results    Javelina 100 2023 Race Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF4XhmFZjUQ&list=PLZS_k6BQeW_JYBYJGP-zvznni9I6wiGka&index=14&t=805s    Previous Podcast Ep...

Liz Thomas is a professional hiker, adventure conservationist, and outdoor writer who broke the women's self-supported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail. Considered among the most experienced hikers in the US, she's known for backpacking light, fast, and solo. Liz has hiked more than 20,000 miles on 25+ long trails including completing the Triple Crown of Hiking (the Appalachia...

The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast released its first Episode on December 1, 2019. I thought it would be fun to take a look at the Top 10 Downloaded Episodes over the past four years of the show and give you some behind the scenes info. on how those guests ended up on the podcast! Top 10 Playlist (YouTube):  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2RsPj6gY7LOJTFybYTC6K1X   Top 10 Playlist...

The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast released its first Episode on December 1, 2019. I thought it would be fun to take a look at the Top 10 Downloaded Episodes over the past four years of the show and give you some behind the scenes info. on how those guests ended up on the podcast! Top 10 Playlist (YouTube):  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2RsPj6gY7LOJTFybYTC6K1X   Top 10 Playlist...

Jester is excited to share with you all in this episode some bonus content from the Beyond The Trail Podcast - Episode #9. Jester and Austin started the Beyond The Trail Podcast in early 2023 and the live production of the show lives on their company YouTube Channel, Jester Wallis Productions.  Watch More Episodes Of Beyond The Trail: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLskxZDq_L8NRjtcVibW2NbwQudAo...

I first crossed paths with Alpha Gal back in the Summer of 2020 on a section of the Appalachian Trail. John met up with me and Maria Wishart on a section of trail just north of Shenandoah National Park. In fact as I am typing this it was July 4th 2020! Since then we have kept in touch mostly via Instagram and it's long over due to have Alpha Gal on the podcast! He's continued to Section Hike the A...

I first crossed paths with Alpha Gal back in the Summer of 2020 on a section of the Appalachian Trail. John met up with me and Maria Wishart on a section of trail just north of Shenandoah National Park. In fact as I am typing this it was July 4th 2020! Since then we have kept in touch mostly via Instagram and it's long over due to have Alpha Gal on the podcast! He's continued to Section Hike the A...

Jessica launched Virginia Outdoor Adventures because she wanted to provide a platform for Virginians of all backgrounds to tell their stories, to share their connection to the outdoors, and to build a local community where the outdoors are for everyone. She also wanted to tell these stories through a conservation lens to encourage others to be stewards of the outdoors. Jessica is passionate about...

Enjoy this Highlight Clip from Episode #162. Andrea's New Book, TRAIL OF THE LOST released on 8/22/23!  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 investig...

Enjoy a clip of my conversation with Author and Historian Mills Kelly about his book, Virginia's Lost Appalachian Trail. Full Episode With Mills: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/161-virginias-lost-appalachian-trail-author-mills-kelly/   Connect With Mills Kelly:   http://millskelly.net/   Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZsh...

Debbi Komlo also known as Omi set our for an adventure of a lifetime with the intention of thru hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2023. Omi certainly had her ups and downs and ultimately decided she would get off trail but continue to section hike the AT. Out on a section hike near Pearisburg, VA she had a fall which resulted in a head injury and many, many stitches. Omi's journey may look different...

Jester she shares the new podcast schedule going forward, gives a huge thanks to the listeners and watchers of the show, and hopes you will join her for the LIVE recordings of the podcast over on YouTube!  Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:  Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: Julie Gayheart   Follow Jester On YouTube   Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning" 

Dr. Matt Tracey came into Jester's life in the spring of 2023. Jester was at the end of her rope and hanging on by a thread when she decided to seek help one last time for her right foot. After three surgeries there seemed no hope but a Physical Therapist that understood that hikers are athletes too has changed her life. Jester shares her story of a failed surgery, a corrective surgery, and a nerv...

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 Jester this summer to cheer on their favorite Ultra Runner at the Hardrock 100!  Tara's...

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" Section Hiker Podcast on their show.   My next steps were to let Mills know whi...

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 Mile Wilderness. Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Series AT Trail Updates Baxter State...

Back in 2020 I had the opportunity to meet up with and chat with Tara Dower aka Candy Mama! She met up with me while I was out completing the 40 Day Hikes on the Mountains to Sea Trail.  I split her interview up and added it to my 40 Day Hike Series of shows but always wanted to put it out there as its own episode so I am re-releasing our chat today!  Tara and I talked about her first attempt at a...

In this Highlight Clip Jester and Austin share a raw moment about the process of being creators and having fun in the creation process. I love when Austin talks about making a course correction when you stop having fun! Full Episode With Austin: Embracing The Obstacles Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: http://juliegayheart.com Music By: Victor Lund...

Thought it might be fun to put together some "Highlight Clips" from a few of my favorite podcast episodes so far this year! Ruth Morley joined me on Episode #153 of the show and we had a great conversation about her recent Section Hike on The Florida Trail. She also shared with us about her upcoming hike on the Colorado Trail. Full Episode With Ruth: Section Hiking The Florida Trail HRN Trading Po...

Thought it might be fun to put together some "Highlight Clips" from a few of my favorite podcast episodes so far this year! Rolf Asphaug joined me on Episode #152 of the show and we had a great conversation about his upcoming hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail and I answered a few of Rolf's questions throughout our conversation. Update on Rolf: Huge Congrats to Rolf for recently completing the Bento...

Thought it might be fun to put together some "Highlight Clips" from a few of my favorite podcast episodes so far this year! Shawn Neitz joined me on Episode #149 of the show and we had a great chat about his experience at our Hiking Radio Network - Woods Hole Weekend. Enjoy!  Update on Shawn: Shawn recently completed his First AT Section Hike and is documenting his journey on his Facebook Page htt...

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 the ranger ranks, the accomplished outdoorswoman thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail,...

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, communities, and towns affected by 300 miles of the Appalachian Trail being moved in 19...