Best Sectionhiker Podcasts (2025)

6/29/25 - Jester goes over her logistics plan for The White Mountains of New Hampshire. Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 17) 10:44

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6/28/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 16) 16:03

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6/27/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 15) 19:39

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6/26/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 14) 15:12

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6/25/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 13) 20:36

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6/24/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 12) 17:22

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6/23/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 11) 8:49

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6/22/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 10) 16:54

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6/21/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 9) 17:23

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6/20/25 - Audio Vlog Standing Bear Farm Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/f2bcf6d1 Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 8) 15:04

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6/19/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 7) 16:36

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6/18/25 - Audio Vlog First Section: Connecticut/Massachusetts ✅ West Cornwall Rd - Tyringham Rd. (52 Miles) Second Section: Vermont/New Hampshire VT. 103 - Lyme Dorchester Rd. (83 Miles) Third Section: New Hampshire/Maine NH 25C - Katahdin (403 Miles) Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com Y…

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 6) 17:55

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6/17/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 5) 15:40

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6/16/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 4) 14:11

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6/15/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 3) 10:42

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6/14/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 2) 15:49

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6/13/25 - Audio Vlog Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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Appalachian Trail Summer 2025 (Day 1) 14:14

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6/12/25 Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] Website: http://jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

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545 Miles To Katahdin 10:05

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Jester begins her 20th summer section hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Over these past 20 summers Jester completed her first trek of the AT in 2017. But she didn't stop there! She began repeating trail in 2010 and has 545 miles to reach Katahdin for her second completion of the AT as a section hiker. 1st AT Completion: 2006 - 2017 2nd AT Completion…

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Gear Updates & Final Preparations 14:53

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Section Hiking The Appalachian Trail | Summer 2024 (Audio Vlogs): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2T_36udygpd-t0LHYsxbrwP&si=3MyCuZbA5Ol0Pikb What's In Jester's Day Pack?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sOoT86G7qY&t=4s What's In Jester's Backpack?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5wx7IWX7G0&t=235s Follow The "Jester" Section Hiker P…

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20 Summers On The Appalachian Trail 10:16

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Section Hiking The Appalachian Trail | Summer 2024 (Audio Vlogs): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2T_36udygpd-t0LHYsxbrwP&si=3MyCuZbA5Ol0Pikb Follow The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast: http://jestersectionhiker.com Follow Jester On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Follow Jester On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jes…

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Fitness Updates, Film Festivals & Hiking Training Camp 19:44

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RiverRun International Film Festival: https://riverrunfilm.com/events/safeandfound/ Tri State Outdoors Festival: https://www.eventeny.com/events/tristate-outdoors-fest-2025-17693/?series=0 Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions Connect With Jester: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https…

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I Had an AMAZING Hike Today! 16:15

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Great Day For A Time Trial at Crowder's Mountain State Park! Lift Heavy Hike Hard Shirt: https://46outdoors.com/ Watch Safe and Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&t=64s Connect With Jester: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Email: [email protected] Je…

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 7 - HYOH 11:08

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Welcome To The "Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: 7 Logical Steps. Jester walks you through 7 steps that will help you mentally prepare and plan your section hiking journey on your favorite long distance trail. Just because Jester has spent 20 years section hiking along the Appalachian Trail doesn't mean you can't apply this same knowledge to any tra…

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 6 - Have Fun 14:21

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Welcome To The "Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: 7 Logical Steps. Jester walks you through 7 steps that will help you mentally prepare and plan your section hiking journey on your favorite long distance trail. Just because Jester has spent 20 years section hiking along the Appalachian Trail doesn't mean you can't apply this same knowledge to any tra…

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 5 - Nutrition 18:16

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Welcome To The "Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: 7 Logical Steps. Jester walks you through 7 steps that will help you mentally prepare and plan your section hiking journey on your favorite long distance trail. Just because Jester has spent 20 years section hiking along the Appalachian Trail doesn't mean you can't apply this same knowledge to any tra…

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 4 - Gear 17:32

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Welcome To The "Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: 7 Logical Steps. Jester walks you through 7 steps that will help you mentally prepare and plan your section hiking journey on your favorite long distance trail. Just because Jester has spent 20 years section hiking along the Appalachian Trail doesn't mean you can't apply this same knowledge to any tra…

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 3 - Training 11:51

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Welcome To The "Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: 7 Logical Steps. Jester walks you through 7 steps that will help you mentally prepare and plan your section hiking journey on your favorite long distance trail. Just because Jester has spent 20 years section hiking along the Appalachian Trail doesn't mean you can't apply this same knowledge to any tra…

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 2 - Logistics 12:15

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Welcome To The "Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: 7 Logical Steps. Jester walks you through 7 steps that will help you mentally prepare and plan your section hiking journey on your favorite long distance trail. Just because Jester has spent 20 years section hiking along the Appalachian Trail doesn't mean you can't apply this same knowledge to any tra…

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 1 - Set A Goal 12:11

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Welcome To The "Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: 7 Logical Steps. Jester walks you through 7 steps that will help you mentally prepare and plan your section hiking journey on your favorite long distance trail. Just because Jester has spent 20 years section hiking along the Appalachian Trail doesn't mean you can't apply this same knowledge to any tra…

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Meet My Personal Trainer Logan Sandate 45:56

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I am excited for you all to meet my personal trainer Logan Sandate. You all have heard my perspective when it comes to working out, strength training, and getting ready for some amazing hiking this summer! Now it's time for you all to hear from my trainer and hear what it's been like from her perspective to train and get me ready for the trails. We…

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Fitness Goals & InBody Composition Results 17:12

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In this episode I kick off 2025 by discussing my current fitness and hiking goals beginning with my InBody composition results. You'll hear my monthly workout progress, muscle gain, fat loss, and strength training benchmarks. I have big fitness goals for this year along with section hiking in my sights this summer. InBody: https://inbodyusa.com/ Co…

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365 Days Of Seeking To Do More! 29:41

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Jester reflects on a transformative year of strength building, learning, and personal growth. Starting on January 1st, 2024, the journey was inspired by the Seek to Do More program. Over the past 365 days Jester's journey included daily workouts, significant weight loss, professional achievements, and a deeper understanding of nutrition. Jester sha…

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Crowders Mountain Time Trial 14:38

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Jester decides it's time for another vertical time trail. This time she heads to Crowders Mountain State Park in North Carolina. Crowders Mountain State Park: https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/crowders-mountain-state-park Mt. Mitchell Time Trail (2024): https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/climbing-mount-mitchell-the-highe…

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5 Years Of The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast 55:08

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Join Jester on a journey through the 5-year evolution of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast. Tune in to learn about the growth and changes of this podcast over the years! Subscribe To The Julie Gayheart YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Okee Dokee Brothers: https://www.okeedokee.org/ Purple Pilgrim Episode #1: https://www.hiki…

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Faith, Hiking, & Podcasting With Kenzie Smith 51:44

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Jester and Kenzie discuss their personal faith journeys, overcoming life’s challenges, and how they incorporate their love for the outdoors into their spiritual lives. Kenzie shares her story of transforming from an atheist to a believer and the impact of her podcast. They also delve into Kenzie's adventure on the John Muir Trail, the dynamic of ov…

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LIVE From The Front Porch at Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast 13:54

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Tune in as I chat with Marsha Waybright LIVE from the front porch at the Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast! Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast: Website: https://lrcbnb.com/ Connect With Jester: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Jester Wallis P…

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Join Me For A Weekend At The Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast 16:56

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Join us in this exciting episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast as we welcome Marsha Waybright, Manager of the Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast in Jenningston, West Virginia. Discover the rich history of this 250-acre farm property and the wide array of hands-on experiences offered, from falconry to farm-to-table dining. Learn about the upc…

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Heidi Nisbett Navigates Through Hurricane Helene 41:18

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Heidi Nisbett shares what is was like being in Hot Springs, NC when Hurricane Helene hit the area. We will also be sharing ways you can make a direct impact to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Feed The Hunger is an amazing organization that I will be giving more information on at the beginning of the show! Thank You For Joining Us! Feed The Hung…

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How To Help With Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts In Western NC 28:53

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Join my co-host Austin and I as we chat with River King Pete. Pete will be sharing with us a way we can help those in need from the devastation that has happened in Western North Carolina and more from Hurricane Helene. 10/1/24: Update From Pete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QqC679NV2U Check Here For Current Packathon Dates: https://www.feedthe…

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Hiking To Flat Top Mountain Lookout Tower 17:54

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Join Jester on a beautiful morning at the Black Mountain Campground before she heads off toward Banner Elk, North Carolina to hike Flat Top Mountain at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. In this episode, Jester explores breathtaking trails, delves into history from Peter Barr's book, Hiking North Carolina's Lookout Towers, and shares encounters with fell…

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Green Knob Lookout Tower: A Strenuous Climb with Stunning Views 28:31

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In this episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast, host Julie "Jester" Gayheart takes listeners along for a hike to the Green Knob Lookout Tower from Black Mountain Campground in Western North Carolina. Julie describes the scenic setting of her campsite before embarking on the strenuous 3.3-mile ascent, emphasizing the breathtaking views of the…

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Climbing Mount Mitchell: The Highest Peak East of the Mississippi 29:02

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On Saturday August 10, 2024, your host Julie "Jester" Gayheart embarked on an exhilarating hike to Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Recording from the Black Mountain Campground in Western North Carolina. Julie shared fascinating historical insights from Peter Barr's book, Hiking North Carolina's Lookout Towers. She details …

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Stories From Shenandoah National Park 23:09

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In this episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast, host Julie "Jester" Gayheart shares her latest adventures, including a hike in Pennsylvania with Mary and Mike, a relaxing family visit in Ohio, and a southbound trek on the Appalachian Trail through the Shenandoah National Park. While hiking, Julie delves into the history of the park with stor…

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Hiking The Knife Edge in Pennsylvania 31:54

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Join Julie "Jester" Gayheart for an early morning section hike on the Appalachian Trail from PA 309 to Bake Oven Knob, alongside hikers Mike and Mary. Jester recounts her injury that prevented her from completing this section in 2020 and shares stories of perseverance, camaraderie, and the beauty of nature. This episode highlights the challenges an…

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Section Hiking Connecticut (Days 1-5) 1:33:17

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Join Julie "Jester" Gayheart in this episode as she hikes a section of the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut. Follow her journey from New York Route 22 to Hoyt Road, and later from Connecticut’s Bulls Bridge to Shaghticoke Road, Caleb’s Peak, St. John’s Ledges, and the Housatonic River. Jester shares her passion for hiking, recounts encounters with …

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Exploring & Hiking In The Adirondacks! 41:27

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Join host Julie "Jester" Gayheart as she shares her adventure in the Adirondacks. This episode covers a mix of hiking, being a tourist, and soaking in spectacular views and experiences from Lake Placid, New York - the heart of the High Peaks region. Learn about Jester's encounters with her Seek to Do More family, tourist attractions like the Olympi…

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What's In Jester's Daypack? 17:40

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Jester shares a detailed breakdown of the items in her ULA Photon pack, including clothing, footwear, hydration, and essential day hike equipment. Perfect for anyone gearing up for their own adventure, this comprehensive gear review reveals the practical choices that have supported her so far through 19 day hikes on the Appalachian Trail. Filmed on…

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Section Hiking New York (Days 5-9) 1:26:44

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Jester continues section hiking in New York and starts this episode off by heading out Northbound from the Appalachian Market and ends by sharing with us her "Side Trail Adventure" for the next two weeks! 6/28/24 - New York Day 5 (Far Out): Appalachian Market (1415.1) Dennytown Rd (1423.8) 8.7 Miles 6/30/24 - New York Day 6 (Far Out): Dennytown Rd …