"Jester" Section Hiker
Episodes
Cori Strathmeyer - Mason Dixon Trail
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former guest of the show, Cori Strathmeyer (Pajama Mama) joins Jester this week to share her section hike completion of the Mason Dixon Trail. Cori s...
Dr. Aaron Pospisil - Section Hiking Veterinarian
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester shares with us a glimpse into the life of Dr. Aaron Pospisil, who practices Veterinary Medicine in the State of Ohio. Dr. Aaron reached out to ...
Austin Wallis - Side Trail Adventures
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a fan of watching YouTube, you will understand when Jester found the YouTube channel "Side Trail Adventures" she had to have the creator of...
Day Hike Gear List (Summer 2021)
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester updates us on her Summer 2021 Day Hike Gear list. As you will hear Jester has replaced some gear, is testing out some new gear, and will be bri...
Jester, Skunkape, and AJ - Spring Hammock Swing
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For a couple years now Jester has been interested in learning more about hammocks and switching to a hammock set up instead of tenting when she backpa...
Danielle Key - NC Trail Days 2021
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester's guest this week is Danielle Key. Danielle is the NC Trail Days Coordinator for the town of Elkin, NC. Jester is excited for you all to hear w...
Betsy Brown - MST Outreach Manager
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester meets up with Betsy Brown, Outreach Manager for the Friends of the Mountains To Sea Trail Organization. Jester and Betsy enjoy a beautiful day ...
Peter J. Barr (Whippersnap)
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester has been obsessed with the Fire Towers in North Carolina and beyond for several years. This obsession is partly the fault of Peter Barr. Peter ...
Josh "PBS" Smith (Part 2)
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh "PBS" Smith is returning to the podcast for an exciting announcement regarding The MST Guide App by Pocket Trails. Josh was first introduced on ...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 37-40)
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester has completed the 40 Hike Challenge and all 40 Day hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains To Sea Trail. In this las...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 32-36)
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester decided to give herself a little bit of a challenge for this week's episode as she is inching closer to hiking all 40 Day Hikes from the Book, ...
Cathy Tarr - Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester's guest today is Cathy Tarr, Executive Director for the Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation. The Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation is near and dear to Jest...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 27 - 31)
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jester brings us the highlights from Day Hikes 27 - 31 from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail. Each time...
Vince LoGreco - Potomac Heritage Trail
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As you listen to the show this week, you will hear how Jester ended up interviewing Section Hiker and Section Biker Vince LoGreco for the Podcast. Vin...
Justin Mullins - The Allegheny Trail
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most Sunday mornings you can find Jester at her local Nature Preserve, Latta Plantation in Huntersville, NC. On this particular Sunday morning Jester ...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 24, 25, 26)
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester hikes on to bring us Day Hikes 24, 25, and 26 from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains To Sea Trail. For Hike #24 you will ...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 21, 22, 23)
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester's quest to complete all 40 Day Hikes from the book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail continues in this episode! Jeste...
Mary Davison (Medicare Pastor)
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been into Long Distance hiking for any amount of time you have probably heard of a Triple Crown hiker. This means that a hiker has complet...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 18, 19, 20)
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jester set out on her Birthday in September 2020 to begin the goal of hiking all 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mount...
Colleen Drake (Teacup)
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Several months ago Jester reached out to some Facebook Group pages asking for Section Hikers who were hiking the Pacific Northwest Trail to be feature...
Kathryn Herndon-Powell - Leave No Trace
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and Welcome to 2021! Jester had a chance to connect with Kathryn Herndon-Powell, Education and Outreach Coordinator with the Appalachia...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 15 - 17)
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester continues to hike her way East across the State of North Carolina by completing the 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Caroli...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hike 14)
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the podcast, Jester introduces us to the town of Elkin, NC. Hike #14 from the book Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains t...
Josh "PBS" Smith (Part 1)
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester talks with Josh "PBS" Smith, creator of The MST Guide on this episode of the Podcast. Josh takes us on his journey from being in the Air Force ...
Jester, Mud Butt, and Mighty Blue
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "One Year Anniversary" episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast! It's hard to believe a year has already gone by, but wow what a y...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 11, 12, 13)
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester continues to hike her way East across the State of North Carolina by completing the 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes on North Caroli...
Ramdino (Roaming The Trails)
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Jester shares with us her conversation with Ramdino. Ramdino has a YouTube Channel that he calls an information hub for all things ...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 8, 9, 10)
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester continues to hike her way East across the State of North Carolina by completing the 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes on North Caroli...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 4, 5, 6, 7)
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester continues to hike her way East across the State of North Carolina by completing the 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes on North Caroli...
Charissa & Julia Hipp
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mother-Daughter duo, Charissa and Julia Hipp, join Jester in this episode to share with you their passion and dedication to Section Hike the Appalachi...
Machelle Brown - Woods Hole Weekend
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Machelle Brown chats with "Jester" from Woods Hole Hostel to share her experience, thoughts, and takeaways from the "Woods Hole Weekend." Please visi...
40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 1, 2, 3)
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester begins her quest to complete all 40 Day Hikes from the book Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail. In this week's episode,...
Craig "Hawk" Mains
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester catches up with Thru-Hiker, Craig "Hawk" Mains at Weary Feet Hostel near Bland, VA. Hawk is currently hiking his 5th Thru-Hike of the Appalachi...
"Jester" Hikes to Mt. Mitchell
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester spends a weekend camping at the Black Mountain Campground in Western North Carolina and shares with us her hikes to Mt. Mitchell, which is the ...
Day Hike Gear List (Fall 2020)
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester shares with us her current Day Hiking Gear List (2020)! Jester's Day Hike Gear List: Pack - ULA Photon (35L) Whistle - (Sternum Strap) SPOT -...
Mary Stewart (Angel)
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Podcast Jester introduces us to Mary "Angel" Stewart. Mary is the first Section Hiker to join Jester and share her journey on the Mountai...
Jim Grode - MST Trail Resource Manager
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how your favorite trail organization keeps up with maintaining all their trail maps, guidebooks, and website? Jim Grode, Trail ...
Kate Dixon - MST Executive Director
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast Jester introduces us to Kate Dixon, Executive Director for the Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail Organization. As y...
Toast and Jammz - Ever Green Adventure Foods
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, Jester is joined by Eric and Jessica Matos, more commonly known as Toast and Jammz. In this segment of "Entrepreneurs Inspired by th...
Will Dukes (Tick Bait) Part 3
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #35 wraps up our three-part mini-series "The Why, The Way, and The Will", with Will Dukes aka Tick Bait. In this episode, Will talks to us abo...
Will Dukes (Tick Bait) Part 2
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will "Tick Bait" Dukes is back with Jester this week for Part II of "The Why, The Way, and The Will." For Part II they focus on "The Way" as Will shar...
Will Dukes (Tick Bait) Part I
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, you are going to be introduced to Will Dukes aka Tick Bait. Will spent 3 years Section Hiking the Eastern Continental ...
Brew Davis (Brewgrass)
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a great guest we have for you on today's show, Brew Davis! I have wanted to have Brew on the show for a while now and we were finally able to con...
Section Hiking the AT (Summer Summary).
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Jester summarizes her 39-day Appalachian Trail summer section hike, updates us on her knee, and some other happenings since...
Section Hiking the AT (Days 33 - 39)
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester starts hiking in Pennsylvania this week! She was hoping someone had removed the rocks from the AT in PA, but they are still there! The heat and...
Section Hiking the AT (Days 26 - 32)
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester is becoming content with her 15-year journey on the AT, interviews Trail Maintainer "TiggerMD" from the PATC, has a chat with "Pennies," spends...
Section Hiking the AT (Days 19 - 25)
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester has had another great week section hiking the AT this summer, working on a second completion of the AT! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ T...
Section Hiking the AT (Days 12 - 18)
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 4th of July!! In this week's episode Jester meets an 83-year-old hiking inspiration, ponders through an old grist mill community, hikes once aga...
Section Hiking the A.T. (Days 5 - 11)
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester dries out, re-groups on Day 5, and takes on a 19.8 mile Challenge Day on Summer Solstice. Maria Wishart aka Wheezy Pee joined Jester for the...
Section Hiking the A.T. (Days 1 - 4)
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester starts her Appalachian Trail Section Hiking for the summer!! The podcast will sound a little different over the next few weeks as Jester record...
Jen Theisen (Wandering Pine)
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard of a "Long Awesome Section Hike"? Jen Theisen aka "Wandering Pine" joins Jester on this Episode of the Podcast to share her LASH of the Sup...
Jaunting Jan (BeeKeeper)
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jaunting Jan, aka BeeKeeper, joins Jester on this episode of the podcast. Before the recording, Jan shared her "Hiking Resume" with Jester so they sta...
Kris Van Handel & Jared Wildenradt
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the podcast is very special because it is the first time Jester has on Section Hikers from the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Kris Van...
Leo McGonagle - Combat Veteran
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #21 of the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast is dedicated to all of our Veterans, Active Military, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Le...
Taran Branscum (Barley)
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Taran Branscum aka "Barley" joins Jester on the podcast today to talk about his Section Hiking and his passion for Trail Maintenance. Taran has become...
Mark and Casey Moore (No Nail and Mo Miles)
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast Jester talks with Mark and Casey Moore about their 10-year section hike on the Appalachian Trail. Mark and Casey set o...
Cory McCall & Rob Gasbarro - Outdoor 76
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is another segment of "Entrepreneurs Inspired by the Trail". Jester is excited for you to hear from Cory McCall and Rob Gasbarro, co-o...
Chris Burke - 29,000 Miler
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features section hiker, Chris Burke. Chris started his avid hiking career in 1984 by thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail but soon realiz...
Brad Fulton (Old School)
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pacific Crest Trail Section Hiker Brad Fulton aka "Old School" joins Jester on today's podcast. Brad talks to us about how he got his trail name, how ...
Dawn Bates (Right Turn)
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we talk to Dawn Bates aka "Right Turn." Dawn began her mission to section hike the Appalachian Trail when her kids left home and s...
Joan Young - North Country Trail
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jester is excited to share the section hiking journey of Joan Young. Joan is the first woman to hike the entire length of the North C...
Mary Emerick (Monkey Bars)
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest on the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast is Mary Emerick aka Monkey Bars. Mary completed her 8-year section hike of the Pacific Crest Trail...
Rachel Harmon - The Trail Is Healing
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jester speaks with Maria Wishart aka Wheezy Pee and shares current updates on how the town of Duncannon, PA not far from the midway point on the Appal...
Nathan & Kimm Wright - Pinhoti Outdoor Center
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Kimm Wright with the Pinhoti Outdoor Center located in Sylacauga, Alabama, join Jester for another installment of "Entrepreneurs Inspired b...
Johnny Osborne (Johnny on the Trail)
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here comes "Johnny" - "Johnny on the Trail" that is. In this episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast Jester has a conversation with Johnny Osbor...
Cori Strathmeyer (Pajama Mama)
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cori Strathmeyer, aka Pajama Mama, shares with Jester in today's episode why she decided to start section hiking the Appalachian Trail. Cori talks to ...
Jasmine Star (King Size)
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine Star aka King Size talks with Jester today about her section hiking of the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Jasmine has ...
Christopher Condap - PCT Logistics 2019
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast, you are introduced to Christopher Condap, aka "iPod". Chrisotpher has thru-hiked and continu...
Jamie Willis (Mighty Mouse)
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Jamie Willis aka Mighty Mouse. Jamie loves being out on the Appalachian Trail and hiking in the Dolly Sods area of West ...
Blue Blaze Brewing Company
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the month of January 2020 and to kick off the hiking year we are featuring two Jester "Mini" Episodes on the podcast. These episodes feature "Entr...
Patrick Murphy (Bacon)
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jester is excited to chat with Patrick Murphy aka "Bacon". He is Jester's first Pacific Crest Trail section hiker on the podcast. Jest...
Phillip Ouellette of Trailsigns
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the month of January 2020 and to kick off the hiking year we are adding two Jester "Mini" Episodes on the podcast. These Episodes feature "Entrepr...
Janet Steinert (Slow 'n Steady)
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #3 of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast is dedicated to Jean Haigh. Jean Haigh was a beloved member of the Green Mountain Club and dedicated ...
Chris Berg and Chris Rondeau (Hurley and Space Bean)
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode #2 of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast Jester talks with Chris Berg and Chris Rondeau. I think you will find that we all have a lot in co...
Kevin Cyrus (Purple Pilgrim)
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to debut the first episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast. On Episode #1 you will be introduced to Kevin Cyrus aka "Purple Pilgr...