"Jester" Section Hiker

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.
March 5, 2022

Episode #114 - Jennifer Browndorf (Low Gear)

Jester is back this week with Jennifer Browndorf (Low Gear). Jennifer is on to tell us all about her section hike completion of the 1175 miles Mountains To Sea Trail.
Feb. 26, 2022

Episode #113 - The "Wildcard" Episode

Jester and guest co-host, Charissa Hipp have a great conversation based around the Nature Meditations Deck!
Feb. 19, 2022

Episode #112 - Josue Gomez (Spider-Meatball)

Jester shares with us her very candid conversation with Josue Gomez and how his life changed forever while out on a hike October 20, 2021.
Feb. 12, 2022

Episode #111 - Dan Durston (Durston Gear)

Jester and repeat co-host Austin Wallis team up to interview, Dan Durston. Dan is the creator of the X-Mid line of tents, the DD40 backpack, and Durston Gear.
Feb. 5, 2022

Episode #110 - Jacqueline Holzman (RVA Hiker Girl)

Jacqueline Holzman aka RVA Hiker Girl joins Jester to share with us her "Countless Reasons To LOVE Section Hiking".
Jan. 29, 2022

Episode #109 - Setting Realistic Expectations

Jester and guest co-host Charissa Hipp do their best to answer a frequently asked listener question, "How Do You Plan For Your Section Hikes?”
Jan. 22, 2022

Episode #108 - Brad Felton (Crow)

Creator of the YouTube Channel "As The Crow Flies Hiking", Brad Felton or also known as "Crow" joins Jester on this weeks show. Crow shares with Jester some tips on how he stays healthy as a hiker over 50.
Jan. 15, 2022

Episode #107 - Mills Kelly (Grandaddy Spartan)

Host of The Green Tunnel podcast Mills Kelly joins Jester this week as they talk about his 50 plus year journey hiking and learning the history of the Appalachian Trail.
Jan. 8, 2022

Episode #106 - Dr. Aaron Pospisil (Veterinarian Q & A)

Dr. Aaron Pospisil is back with Jester to answer listener questions about hiking with your dog! Tune in for some great best practices when it comes to keeping your dog healthy out on the trail!
Jan. 1, 2022

Episode #105 - The 10 Essentials (Part 2)

Happy New Year! Jester and Austin continue sharing this week their 10 Essential Gear items they carry on every hike!
Dec. 25, 2021

Episode #104 - The 10 Essentials (Part 1)

Happy Holidays! Jester is back with guest co-host Austin Wallis as they share their 10 Essential Gear items they carry on every hike!
Dec. 18, 2021

Episode #103 - Connecting With Others

Tune in as Guest co-host Charissa Hipp joins Jester to share updates from her role at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and gives us some insight to the Wild East Women's Group.
Dec. 11, 2021

Episode #102 - Penny Vann (Reverse)

Jester speaks with Penny Vann, ALDHA Board Member and shares the benefits of why the long distance hiker should join the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association.
Dec. 4, 2021

Episode #101 - Post Traumatic Stress (Part 2)

Co-host Austin Wallis continues sharing with Jester this week about his coping with Post Traumatic Stress. As you will hear one of his tactics to help manage his PTS is planning section hikes and paddle trips.
Nov. 27, 2021

Episode #100 - Post Traumatic Stress (Part 2)

Co-Host Austin Wallis is back with Jester this week and next week. Austin shares with us a candid conversation how hiking and being outdoors helps him cope with Post Traumatic Stress.
Nov. 20, 2021

Episode #99 - Mindfulness Practices

Jester and guest co-host Charissa Hipp share their experiences with hiking on a Forest Bathing Trail, and utilizing mindfulness practices while out on their hikes.
Nov. 13, 2021

Episode #98 - Nathan & Kimm Wright (Pinhoti Outdoor Center)

Nathan and Kimm Wright with the Pinhoti Outdoor Center join Jester to share updates and Nathan's completion of a 19 Year AT Section Hike.
Nov. 6, 2021

Episode #97 - Bill Blake

Ever wonder what it's like for someone to hike with Diabetes? Bill Blake joins Jester this week to share how he manages hiking, his food, medicine, and mindset.
Oct. 30, 2021

Episode #96 - Craig "Hawk" Mains

Jester recently spent a weekend at the ALDHA Gathering in Abingdon, VA. Jester shares with us her conversation with Craig "Hawk" Mains as they re-cap their ALDHA experiences.
Oct. 23, 2021

Episode #95 - Trip Planning & Risk Management

Co-host Austin Wallis joins Jester this week as they share about the "12th Essential", trip planning, and risk assessment.
Oct. 16, 2021

Episode #94 - Healing Power of Nature

Jester starts a new adventure this fall by adding co-hosts to the show! Co-host Charissa Hipp joins jester this week as they begin speaking on the topic of the Power of Healing in Nature!
Oct. 9, 2021

Episode #93 - Nancy East

Jester shares with us her recent chat with Nancy East. Nancy shares with us her love for the Smoky Mountains, her recent "mombattical", and why she joined a SAR Team.