"Jester" Section Hiker

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One Shot At Recovery
Sept. 5, 2026

One Shot At Recovery

Do It Well
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Shoulder Surgery Was A Success
Aug. 8, 2026

Shoulder Surgery Was A Success

Rebuilding Phase
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I Asked, You Emailed: Part 2
Aug. 1, 2026

I Asked, You Emailed: Part 2

Challenge #2
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I Asked, You Emailed: Part 1
July 25, 2026

I Asked, You Emailed: Part 1

Challenge #1
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Shoulder MRI Results & Surgery Plan
July 18, 2026

Shoulder MRI Results & Surgery Plan

Fracture & Tears
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Is the CARLO COL TRAIL My FINISH?
July 11, 2026

Is the CARLO COL TRAIL My FINISH?

The Next Chapter
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Shoulder Dislocated AGAIN at Physical Therapy
July 4, 2026

Shoulder Dislocated AGAIN at Physical Therapy

Shoulder Dislocation #5
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My Shoulder Dislocated On The AT (Again!)
June 27, 2026

My Shoulder Dislocated On The AT (Again!)

Carlo Col Trailhead
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About the Host

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Julie Gayheart

Podcast Host & Producer

Julie Gayheart (Jester) completed the Appalachian Trail in July 2017 after 12 summers of section hiking. Julie is an educator by day and hiker at heart. Jester loves to talk trail and on this podcast you will hear amazing stories and experiences from other section hikers with a love for the trail and passion for hiking.

Reviews

An amazing hiking podcast!

"It is great to have a podcast focus on section hiking. All though I have been a scoutmaster and led backpacking trips, I learn something on every episode! Julie and her guests make me laugh, challen…"

old man, airborne runner | April 3, 2023

Great info and warm style

"Jester’s section-hiking podcasts are chock-full of useful information, especially on section hikes in the eastern US including the Appalachian Trail. Jester has a warm, pleasing style both when inter…"

Rolfdenver | May 7, 2023

Best podcast for section hikers and hiking enthusiasts

"I’m glad I found this podcast. I listened to every episode in under three months. Jester offers a calming and relaxing tone with routine laughter as she provides great detail and explanation of her h…"

Hiker Kevin | Dec. 5, 2023
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