"Jester" Section Hiker

April 17, 2021

Episode #68 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 37-40)

Tune in this week as Jester finishes the 40 Hike Challenge by sharing hikes 37-40 from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains To Sea Trail.
April 10, 2021

Episode #67 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 32-36)

Jester decided to complete a mini challenge for this week's episode as she closes in on completing all 40 Day Hikes from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains To Sea Trail.
April 3, 2021

Episode #66 - Cathy Tarr (Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation)

Jester introduces us this week to Cathy Tarr, the Executive Director for the Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation. The Fowler-O'Sullivan foundation mission is to assist families of missing hikers.
March 27, 2021

Episode #65 - Section Hiking Prep (Part 4)

Jester and Wheezy Pee are back this week with Section Hiking Prep (Part 4). In this Episode we chat the 10 Essentials, Leave No Trace, and Safety Plan.
March 20, 2021

Episode #64 - Section Hiking Prep (Part 3)

Jester and Wheezy Pee are back this week with Section Hiking Prep (Part 3). In this Episode we chat Clothes, Food, and Electronics.
March 13, 2021

Episode #63 - Section Hiking Prep (Part 2)

Jester and Wheezy Pee are back this week with Section Hiking Prep (Part 2). In this Episode we chat Feet, Packs, and the "Big 3" when it comes to hiking gear.
March 6, 2021

Episode #62 - Section Hiking Prep (Part 1)

Jester brings to you for the month of March a new series of shows focusing on prepping for a Section Hike. Jester also brings back Section Hiker Maria Wishart aka Wheezy Pee to join in on the fun.
Feb. 27, 2021

Episode #61 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 27 - 31)

Tune in as Jester brings us Day Hikes 27 - 31 from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail, a chat with Mayor Alice Butler and Ben Jones with the Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail.
Feb. 20, 2021

Episode #60 - Vince LoGreco

Jester shares the section hiking and section biking adventures of Vince LoGreco out on the Potomac Heritage Trail.
Feb. 13, 2021

Episode #59 - Justin Mullins

Jester shares with us this week her hike with Section Hiker Justin Mullins. Justin chats weight loss, Appalachian Trail, Allegheny Trail, and shoe fittings.
Feb. 6, 2021

Episode #58 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 24, 25, 26)

Jester progresses forward completing the "40 Hike Challenge" from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail. Tune in to hear about Hikes 24, 25, 26, and Part II with Tara Dower.
Jan. 30, 2021

Episode #57 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 21, 22, 23)

Jester continues hiking across the State of North Carolina completing the "40 Hike Challenge" from the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail. Hear all about Hikes 21, 22, and 23 in today's Episode …
Jan. 23, 2021

Episode #56 - Mary Davison (Medicare Pastor)

Jester chats this week with Triple Crown Section Hiker Mary Davison. Mary shares with us about hiking at age 60 and completing the AT, PCT, and CDT by the time she turned 76.
Jan. 16, 2021

Episode #55 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 18, 19, 20)

Jester continues her pursuit to hike the 40 Day Hikes featured in the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains To Sea Trail. Today's Episode focuses on Hikes 18, 19, and 20.
Jan. 9, 2021

Episode #54 - Colleen Drake (Teacup)

Colleen "Teacup" Drake joins Jester on Episode #54 of the Podcast. Colleen shares her love and passion for the trails of the Pacific Northwest and her "Rules for Section Hiking".
Jan. 2, 2021

Episode #53 - Kathryn Herndon-Powell

Jester speaks with Kathryn Herndon-Powell, Education and Outreach Coordinator with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy about the importance of Leave No Trace.
Dec. 26, 2020

Episode #52 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 15 - 17)

Jester continues her pursuit to hike the 40 Day Hikes featured in the Book, Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains To Sea Trail. Today's Episode focuses on Hikes 15, 16, and 17.
Dec. 19, 2020

Episode #51 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hike 14)

Jester introduces us today to the town of Elkin, NC. Hike #14 from the book Great Day Hikes ON North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail centers around the town of Elkin.
Dec. 12, 2020

Episode #50 - Josh "PBS" Smith

Jester chats with Josh "PBS" Smith and shares his journey to the creation of The MST Guide App. Tune in to hear how Josh left one dream to hike on the Appalachian Trail to fulfill another dream of creating an App.
Dec. 5, 2020

Episode #49 - Jester, Mud Butt, and Mighty Blue

Welcome to the "One Year Anniversary" episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast! Tune in as Jester and her fellow podcasters from the Hiking Radio Network reflect on 2020.
Nov. 28, 2020

Episode #48 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 11, 12, 13)

Jester continues hiking on the MST and brings you Hikes 11, 12, and 13 from the book Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail.
Nov. 21, 2020

Episode #47 - Ramdino

In this Episode Jester has a chat with YouTuber Ramdino Roaming the Trails. Ramdino shares his love and passion for the Appalachian Trail and much more!
Nov. 14, 2020

Episode #46 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 8, 9, 10)

Jester continues hiking on the MST and brings you Hikes 8, 9, and 10 from the book Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail.
Nov. 7, 2020

Episode #45 - 40 Day Hikes on the MST (Hikes 4, 5, 6, 7)

Jester continues hiking on the MST and brings you Hikes 4, 5, 6, and 7 from the book Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail.