"Jester" Section Hiker

"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 Gayheart (Jester), to hear what it means to be a section hiker and the adventure that awaits them section by section.

Recent Episodes

July 20, 2024

What's In Jester's Daypack?

2024 Day Hike Gear List
July 13, 2024

Section Hiking New York (Days 5-9)

Markets, Deli's, and Days Off
July 6, 2024

Section Hiking New York (Days 1-4)

Lemon Squeezer, Bear Mountain, Crossing Hudson
June 29, 2024

Shenandoah National Park (Days 6-10)

AT Northbound
June 22, 2024

Shenandoah National Park (Days 1-5)

AT Northbound
June 15, 2024

Jester's Pack Shakedown | Summer 2024

Total Gear Reveal
June 8, 2024

The Shenandoah YoYo Hike Announcement

Trail Food, New Gear, & Suprise Guests

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.

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