"Jester" Section Hiker
Episodes
Beyond The Trail | Jester Wallis Productions
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Section Hiking IS A DIFFERENT MINDSET!
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sect...
John Kriz (Alpha Gal) | Section Hiking & Thru Hiking
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sect...
VIRGINIA'S TRIPLE CROWN - Virginia Outdoor Adventures
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica launched Virginia Outdoor Adventures because she wanted to provide a platform for Virginians of all backgrounds to tell their stories, to shar...
Missing Hikers On The PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Moving The TRAIL 300 Miles: What Impact Did it Have?
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy a clip of my conversation with Author and Historian Mills Kelly about his book, Virginia's Lost Appalachian Trail. Full Episode With Mills: htt...
Debbie Komlo (Omi) | Onward With Omi
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
New Regime For The Podcast
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Dr. Matt Tracey - Sports Physical Therapist
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Tara Dower (Candy Mama) | Colorado Trail FKT
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CRAPPALACHIAN TRAIL - The Green Tunnel Podcast
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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"...
BAXTER STATE PARK: Trail Conditions, AT HIKER PERMITS, & Hostels
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester decided her Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Series was incomplete without adding information about hiking Katahdin. Enjoy as Jester shares abou...
Tara Dower (Candy Mama) | Mountains to Sea Trail FKT
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 H...
Check Your AZIMUTH and ADJUST!
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Au...
Why HIKE The Florida Trail?
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 E...
An Appalachian Trail Alternate?
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
First Steps On The Appalachian Trail
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 E...
TRAIL OF THE LOST - Author Andrea Lankford
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 gui...
Virginia's Lost Appalachian Trail - Author Mills Kelly
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Embracing The Obstacles: Injury, Hiking Plans, and Mental Health
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes in life you have to take a look at what you are doing and embrace the fact that it may not be exactly what you envisioned or wanted. Jeste...
Hiking THE WHITES: Backpacking, AMC Huts, or Slackpacking?
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester walks you through what it takes to have a great section hike on the Appalachian Trail thru THE WHITES in New Hampshire. In this episode you hav...
Chica and Sunsets (aka Jen and Greg) |Avid Hikers, Adventurers, and Hostel Owners
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester welcomes to the podcast this week Chica and Sunsets who own and operate Chica and Sunsets Hostel. In 2013, Greg and Jen left the corporate wo...
Hiking CONNECTICUT: PERFECT Section Hike on The Appalachian Trail
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester walks you through what it takes to have a great section hike on the Appalachian Trail thru the State of Connecticut. Tune in to hear from Jeste...
Hiking The SHENANDOAHS: Waysides? Campsites? Bears?
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester walks you through what it takes to have a great section hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park! Everything from logistics, s...
Hiking The SMOKIES: Permits You MUST HAVE on the AT thru The Smokies
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester is excited to bring you her Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Series. This week Jester will walk you through the Permit Process, Logistics, Shelt...
Hiking GEORGIA: 5 Tools For A Successful Section Hike
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester is excited to bring you her Appalachian Trail Section Hiker Series. This week Jester will walk you through her 5 Successful Tools for having ...
Ruth Morley (Ruthless) |Section Hiking The Florida Trail
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester welcomes section hiker Ruth Morley also known as "Ruthless" to the podcast! Ruth has been section hiking for many years, has completed many l...
Rolf Asphaug (Kinnikinnick) | An Appalachian Trail Alternate
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rolf Asphaug joins Jester on today's episode to ask some questions about an upcoming spring hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail, some miles in the Great ...
Hiking Radio Network | Woods Hole Weekend (2022)
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy a Special Bonus Episode this week as Jester, Steve Adams (Mighty Blue), and Austin DuFresne (Spielberg) share all about the Woods Hole Weekend V...
Kelly McDonald (Generous Dude) | Canada's Great Divide Trail
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Section Hiker Kelly McDonald is back with Jester to share more about his section hiking on Canada's Great Divide Trail. Kelly was a member of Jester's...
James Appleton | 46 of 46 Podcast
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester brings to the podcast for episode #150 fellow podcaster, James Appleton. James started his podcast, The 46 of 46 Podcast back in early 2019 and...
Shawn Neitz (Trooper) |First Footsteps on The Appalachian Trail
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester's guest this week is Appalachian Trail Section Hiker, Shawn Neitz. Shawn is working on a positive impact in his own life this year by making th...
Paul Fuzinski | Aptitude Outdoors Podcast
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester introduces us to fellow podcaster, Paul Fuzinski. Jester has been following Paul over at the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast for several years and ev...
Benny Braden | Responsible Stewardship
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jester is back with Season 4 of the podcast. In this season opener you are going to hear all about what Jester has been up to the past couple of month...
Jester Is Back With Season 4
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Preseason Opener With Your Host, Julie Gayheart (Jester). Jester shares Season 4 Expectations: New Podcast Artwork Podcast Schedule for 2023 "...
Jester Is Taking A Fall Break
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester would like to thank her co-hosts, contributors, podcast guests, listeners, and trail community for listening to the show and believing in a pod...
Paul Collins (Skunkape)
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester catches up with the newest member of the Hiking Radio Network and podcast host of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, Paul Collins or also known as Sk...
I Am The MST - A Positive Experience
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester and Austin spend time on this weeks episode reflecting back on the last six months of writing and producing their first documentary, I Am The M...
I Am The MST - The Legacy
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester is excited to share with everyone what she and co-host Austin Wallis have been working on for the last several months. Earlier this year back i...
I Am The MST - The Partners
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester is excited to share with everyone what she and co-host Austin Wallis have been working on for the last several months. Earlier this year back i...
I Am The MST - The Foundation
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester is excited to share with everyone what she and co-host Austin Wallis have been working on for the last several months. Earlier this year back i...
I Am The MST - The Vision
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester is excited to share with everyone what she and co-host Austin Wallis have been working on for the last several months. Earlier this year back i...
I Am The MST - Writing & Producing
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester is excited to share with everyone what she and co-host Austin Wallis have been working on for the last several months. Earlier this year back i...
Chris Armstrong - LASHing The Sierra
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
West coast section hiker, Chris Armstrong joins Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers this week and is Jester's final member in this series of episode...
Holly Gossage (Mother Goose)
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers gains another member this week, Holly Gossage! Holly enjoys living in central Pennsylvania and living close to t...
Julie Breindel-Hill (Geo)
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester adds another member this week to her class of 2022 section hikers out blazing the trails this year. Julie Breindel-Hill shares with us her plan...
Amy Tippett (Tiger Belle)
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Tippett, also known as Tiger Belle, joins "Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers" for this episode. Amy shares with Jester her journey to the Appa...
Sridhar Saraf (Lucky Dog)
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sridhar Saraf not only joins Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers this week but he also shares with us why he loves listening to the Hiking Radio Net...
Deb Mille' (Infinity)
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After listening this week to Jester's newest member of her Class of 2022 Section Hikers you are going to be inspired to start planning your next secti...
Deb & Danny (Sundial & Fiik)
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deb Taylor (Sundial) and Danny Mooney (Fiik) started their section hiking journey on the Appalachian Trail back in 2011 and have been hooked ever sinc...
Benjy Brown (Doc)
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode #9 in Jester's series of shows this summer titled, "Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers". Jester shares with us her fun chat with...
Larry Haines (Lone Wolf)
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester has a great chat with Larry Haines, her next member of "Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers". Larry or Lone Wolf has completed the Colorado T...
Laura Finch (Babycakes)
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few years, today's newest member of Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers has spent time section hiking the Allegheny Trail in West Virg...
Sarah Chappell (Troubadour)
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Chappell (Troubadour) joins Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers for this week's episode. Sarah enjoys hiking for several reasons. To reconnect...
Kelly McDonald (Generous Dude)
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester continues introducing us to her Class of 2022 Section Hikers and this week you hear from Canadian Kelly McDonald or "Generous Dude." Kelly has ...
Celeste Queen - Retired and Living Life
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester continues to introduce us to individuals out section hiking in 2022. This week we hear from Celeste Queen, who is retired and living life. Cele...
Kate Stillwell (Phoenix)
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Stillwell, also known as Phoenix, joins Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers this week. Kate has been attempting to thru-hike the Appalachian Tr...
Carol & Debbie (Late Bloom Hiker & Wrinkled Wanderer)
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Carol Chirpich and Debbie Shiffer as they share their intentions to section hike on the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail star...
Charlie Carpenter (Skyhawk)
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Charlie Carpenter, also known as Skyhawk, as he shares with Jester his plans for section hiking in 2022. Follow along with Charlie on his social ...
Jester & Co-Hosts (Austin, Charissa, Jacqueline)
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester recently rallied her co-hosts Austin, Charissa, and Jacqueline for an in-depth fireside chat on what it was like to be a co-host on the podcast...
Andy Niekamp (Captain Blue)
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Niekamp, or more commonly known as Captain Blue, joins Jester this week to chat about his hiking adventures, volunteering, and his company, Outdo...
Jester and Austin - Let's Talk Hammocks
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester and Austin have a great time in this episode talking about hammocks. You all know they both love their Dan Durston X-Mid tents, but also have a...
Cindy Taylor - Section Hiking The Smokies
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Section Hiker Spotlight this week goes to guest Cindy Taylor. Cindy initially reached out to Jester via email to share her goal of completing all ...
RVA Hiker Girl - Overcoming Your Hiking Fears
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
RVA Hiker Girl is back this week as a guest co-host with Jester. Their conversation focuses on overcoming your fears when it comes to hiking and backp...
Jester and Austin - Hiking, Filming, & Storytelling
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester and Austin are back to look into the creative process for hiking, filming, and storytelling. Over the last few years, it has become more and mo...
Sue Bradley (Young Nana)
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The section hiker spotlight for this episode goes to Sue Bradley, or Young Nana. Sue shares with Jester how her love for the outdoors began with campi...
Jennifer Browndorf (Low Gear)
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Previous guest of the podcast, Jennifer Browndorf (Low Gear), is back with Jester to share all about her section hike completion of the 1175-mile Moun...
Charissa Hipp - The "Wildcard" Episode
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Wildcard Episode! Jester is back with guest co-host Charissa Hipp and this week you are going to learn all about the Nature Meditations...
Josue Gomez (Spider-Meatball)
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Josue Gomez, or recently named "Spider-Meatball," joins Jester on the podcast to share with us how his life changed for the positive on October 20, 20...
Dan Durston - Durston Gear
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester and recurring co-host Austin Wallis team up for the first time to interview a guest on the podcast. Jester and Austin welcome Dan Durston, the ...
Jacqueline Holzman (RVA Hiker Girl)
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Holzman, aka RVA Hiker Girl, joins Jester this week to chat about her love for the outdoors that began as she grew up on her childhood farm...
Charissa Hipp - Setting Realistic Expectations
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jester is happy to have back on the podcast ATC Visitor Center Supervisor, Charissa Hipp. Charissa starts off the episode with some updates from the A...
Brad Felton - As The Crow Flies Hiking
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Felton, also known as "Crow," joins Jester this week to chat all things "As The Crow Flies Hiking." Brad begins with telling us why he started ca...
Mills Kelly (Grandaddy Spartan)
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mills Kelly, host of The Green Tunnel podcast, joins Jester to chat about his journey on the Appalachian Trail that began as a kid in 1971. Mills refe...
Dr. Aaron Pospisil - Veterinarian Q & A
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aaron is back on the podcast with Jester to answer listener questions regarding hiking with your dog. The listeners sent in some great questions a...
The 10 Essentials (Part 2)
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year everybody! Jester and guest co-host Austin pick up where they left off from on last week's episode by continuing to share their 10 Esse...
The 10 Essentials (Part 1)
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
December always seems to be the month that Jester begins to take a look at the calendar and starts to plot and plan her section hiking adventures for ...
Charissa Hipp - Connecting With Others
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guest co-host Charissa Hipp is back this week with Jester as they continue their talks centered on the healing power of nature. Charissa starts off wi...
Penny Vann (Reverse)
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester has a great talk with ALDHA Board Member and H.A.S.T.E. Coordinator, Penny Vann. Penny shares with us how she got her unique trail name "Revers...
Post Traumatic Stress (Part 2)
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester and co-host Austin Wallis continue their conversation this week centered around Post Traumatic Stress. Before you listen to this week's episode...
Post Traumatic Stress (Part 1)
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester and co-host Austin Wallis are back this week and next week for a two-part series of conversations centered around Post Traumatic Stress. Austin...
Charissa Hipp - Mindfulness Practices
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester and guest co-host Charissa Hipp are back this week as they continue sharing on the topic of the healing power of nature. Charissa gives us some...
Nathan & Kimm Wright - Pinhoti Outdoor Center
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is not a dull moment on the podcast this week as Jester shares with us her recent conversation with Nathan and Kimm Wright. Nathan and Kimm are ...
Bill Blake (Pleasantfiction)
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester speaks with Bill Blake this week about his ongoing pursuit to hike successfully, while being a Type I Diabetic. Right from the beginning of the...
Craig "Hawk" Mains
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester recently attended the ALDHA Gathering that was held in Abingdon, VA. The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, as stated on their websi...
Jester and Austin - Trip Planning & Risk Management
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester continues this week venturing into the realm of having a co-host on the podcast to talk about specific hiker topics. The overall goal with the ...
Charissa Hipp - Healing Power of Nature
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Charissa Hipp reached out to Jester a few weeks ago with the idea of having some episodes centered around the topic of the power of healing in nature....
Nancy East - Staying Safe and Found
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy East joins Jester this week to chat about her Smokies 900 FKT (Fastest Known Time) completion, her recent "mombattical", and why she decided to ...
Dani Beau - Search and Rescue
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoy watching reality TV, you might have seen an episode or two of Naked and Afraid. And you may have seen the Naked and Afraid episodes with ...
Austin Wallis - JMT Shakedown Hike
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester brings back Austin Wallis to the show this week to continue their conversation from Episode #77. They left off with Austin going for a "shakedo...
Jennifer Browndorf (Low Gear)
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester welcomes Jennifer Browndorf to the podcast this week. Jennifer has a passion for the Mountains To Sea Trail community and has spent many hours ...
Danny Bernstein - Full Time Hiker & Outdoor Writer
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester introduces us this week to Danny Bernstein. Danny has thousands of hiking miles under her feet with no plans of stopping anytime soon! As you w...
Kate Dixon - MST Executive Director
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every September, the Friends of the Mountains To Sea Trail celebrate the Birthday of the MST. This September is no exception as Kate Dixon, Executive ...
Jeff Brewer - Giving Back To Trails
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As all of you know, the Mountains To Sea trail is becoming more near and dear to Jester's heart. Jester has a special interview to share with you all ...
John Muir Trail (Days 1-5)
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, things don't always go as planned on our hiking adventures. You can plan, take practice hikes, dial in your gear, and try to mentally prepa...
John Muir Trail Resupply
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester shares with us her tactics for preparing her John Muir Trail Resupply. Resupply may not be Jester's favorite thing to do when it comes to prepa...
John Muir Trail Gear List
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester shares with us her John Muir Trail Gear List. Jester also put together a Google Doc that you can use as a checklist as you prepare for your bac...
John Muir Trail Logistics
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Jester shares with us what she is calling her John Muir Trail Logistics. Jester shares her process of gathering information for the JMT Per...
Sally Guyton Fowler & Terri Kidder
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester introduced us to 2016 missing PCT Hiker, Kris "Sherpa" Fowler back in Episode #13. Jester has also shared with us that her sister, Terri Kidder...
Anna Huthmaker - The Trail Dames Podcast
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester reached out to fellow Hiking Radio Network podcaster, Anna Huthmaker (Mud Butt), to see if she was interested in talking about some common hike...