"Jester" Section Hiker

Aug. 20, 2022

#138 - Chris Armstrong (LASHing The Sierra)

Jester's final member of her Class of 2022 Section Hikers, Chris Armstrong shares with us his love for the west coast and why he loves living in the foothills of the sierra mountains.
Aug. 13, 2022

#137 - Holly Gossage (Mother Goose)

Holly Gossage joins Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers and shares with us all about the Tuscalachian Loop and her love for the Appalachian Trail.
Guest: Holly Gossage
Aug. 6, 2022

#136 - Julie Breindel-Hill (Geo)

Julie Breindel-Hill shares with Jester this week her plans to complete 500 more miles of the Appalachian Trail this summer as she hikes her way north from Duncannon, PA to Vermont.
July 30, 2022

Episode #135 - Amy Tippett (Tiger Belle)

Jester continues introducing us to her members of "Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers" and this week is no exception as we hear from Amy Tippett or also known as Tiger Belle.
Guest: Amy Tippett
July 23, 2022

Episode #134 - Sridhar Saraf (Lucky Dog)

Sridhar Saraf or also known as "Lucky Dog" joins Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers this week. Tune in to hear how Sridhar lived close to the AT for 15 years and never knew it!
Guest: Sridhar Saraf
July 16, 2022

Episode #133 - Deb Mille' (Infinity)

Deb Mille' has survived Lung Cancer, having her big toes fused, and lives her life for today because we are not guaranteed tomorrow! Tune in as she shares all about it with Jester!
Guest: Deb Mille'
July 9, 2022

Episode #132 - Deb & Danny (Sundial & Fiik)

Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers continue's to grow and this week Deb Taylor (Sundial) and Danny Mooney (Fiik) join in and share where they will be section hiking on the Appalachian Trail this year.
July 2, 2022

Episode #131 - Benjy Brown (Doc)

Benjy Brown or also known as "Doc" shares with Jester his love for the Mountains To Sea Trail, his love for North Carolina, and his strategy for catching sunsets and sunrises while he's out on the MST!
June 25, 2022

Episode #130 - Larry Haines (Lone Wolf)

Section Hiker Larry Haines or Lone Wolf shares with us his 2022 hiking plans out on the Continental Divide Trail this summer!
Guest: Larry Haines
June 18, 2022

Episode #129 - Laura Finch (Babycakes)

Laura Finch or known as "Babycakes" while she's out section hiking the Allegheny Trail in West Virginia joins Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers this week.
Guest: Laura Finch
June 11, 2022

Episode #128 - Sarah Chappell (Troubadour)

Musician, Baker, Nanny, Mom, and Appalachian Trail Section Hiker, Sarah Chappell or also known as Troubadour joins Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers.
June 4, 2022

Episode #127 - Kelly McDonald (Generous Dude)

Jester introduces us to her newest member of Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers, Kelly McDonald. Kelly will be section hiking on the Great Divide Trail this coming July 2022!
May 28, 2022

Episode #126 - Celeste Queen (Retired and Living Life)

Mountains To Sea Trail section hiker Celeste Queen joins Jester this week as the newest member of "Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers". Celeste enjoys being retired and living life!
Guest: Celeste Queen
May 21, 2022

Episode #125 - Kate Stillwell (Phoenix)

Jester chats with a familiar voice to the Hiking Radio Network, Kate Stillwell or Phoenix. Kate joins Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers with the hopes of LASHing her way on the AT South to Springer Mountain.
May 14, 2022

Episode #124 - Carol (Late Bloom Hiker) & Debbie (Wrinkled Wanderer)

Jester introduces us this week to section hikers Carol Chirpich and Debbie Shiffer. Carol and Debbie have section hiking plans this year on the Continental Divide Trail and Pacific Crest Trail.
May 7, 2022

Episode #123 - Charlie Carpenter (Skyhawk)

Jester begins to introduce us to the hikers that are part of her series of shows titled, Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers. This week you will hear from section hiker Charlie Carpenter or also known as Skyhawk!
April 30, 2022

Episode #122 - Jester & Co-Hosts (Austin, Charissa, Jacqueline)

Jester brings together her co-hosts Austin, Charissa, and Jacqueline for a fireside chat on what it's been like to co-host the show the last several months.
April 23, 2022

Episode #121 - Andy Niekamp (Captain Blue)

Andy Niekamp or also known as Captain Blue joins Jester to chat about his hiking adventures, volunteering, and his company Outdoor Adventure Connection.
April 16, 2022

Episode #120 - Let's Talk Hammocks

This week you will enjoy a conversation between Jester and Austin about why they both enjoy using Hammocks. Jester really gets a kick out of some of the hammock life terminology.
Guest: Austin Wallis
April 9, 2022

Episode #119 - Cindy Taylor (Section Hiking The Smokies)

Jester has a chat this week with Cindy Taylor. Cindy shares with us how loss, working in healthcare during Covid, and taking care of her mental health has led to a goal of completing the GSMNP 900 Miler.
Guest: Cindy Taylor
April 2, 2022

Episode #118 - Overcoming Your Hiking Fears

Jester is back to chat with guest co-host, RVA Hiker Girl about overcoming some of those common fears we all have while out hiking.
March 26, 2022

Episode #117 - Hiking, Filming, and Storytelling

Jester and co-host Austin are back together this week to share his creative process when it comes to filming, and producing a great story while out on his hiking and paddling adventures.
Guest: Austin Wallis
March 19, 2022

Episode #116 - Sue Bradley (Young Nana)

Jester welcomes to the podcast this week Sue Bradley or known out on the trails as Young Nana. Sue shares her section hiking journey on the AT and the New England Trail.
March 12, 2022

Episode #115 - Maria Wishart (Wheezy Pee)

Jester brings back her dear friend, Maria Wishart (Wheezy Pee) to catch up on her 2022 section hiking plans and chat about her struggle recently hiking with asthma.