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 trail completion. Jester also reminds us that section hiking is all about learning, adapting, and achieving! 

Step 7: Hike Your Own Hike

• Put Yourself In The Driver's Seat
• Remember Your North Star
• Set The Stage For What You Want To Accomplish

Far Out App: https://faroutguides.com/ 

A.T. Guide 2025: https://www.theatguide.com/

Watch Safe and Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&t=64s 

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterSectionHiker 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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 trail completion. Jester also reminds us that section hiking is all about learning, adapting, and achieving! 

Step 6: Have Fun

• Enjoy Your Hike
• Explore The Area
• Celebrate Your Accomplishment 

Far Out App: https://faroutguides.com/ 

A.T. Guide 2025: https://www.theatguide.com/

Watch Safe and Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&t=64s 

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterSectionHiker 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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 trail completion. Jester also reminds us that section hiking is all about learning, adapting, and achieving! 

Step 5: Nutrition: 

• Good Calories
• Carbs Give You Energy
• Protein Is For Your Muscles
• Protein Powder
• Electrolytes
• Electrolytes & Carbs

John Muir Trail (Audio Vlog): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2QMWS9oTcypNpW7pnIVntvl 

Bare Performance Nutrition: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/ 

The Nick Bare Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-bare-podcast/id1469466722 

Nick Bare YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness 

Electrolytes: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/pages/search-results-page?q=electrolytes 

Collagen Protein: https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/products/collagen-protein 

Green Belly: https://www.greenbelly.co/ 

Kodiak: https://kodiakcakes.com/ 

Backcountry Foodie: https://backcountryfoodie.com/

Electrolytes Article: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/electrolytes#functions 

LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/ 

Far Out App: https://faroutguides.com/ 

A.T. Guide 2025: https://www.theatguide.com/

Watch Safe and Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&t=64s 

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterSectionHiker 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions:  https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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 trail completion. Jester also reminds us that section hiking is all about learning, adapting, and achieving! 

Step 4: Gear: 

• It's All Personal Preference
• Shoes & Socks
• Backpack
• 10 Essentials 
• Watch Safe and Found
• Appalachian Trail Backpacking Series

Jester's Day Pack Gear List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sOoT86G7qY&t=4s 

Jester's Full Pack Gear List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5wx7IWX7G0&t=235s 

Watch Safe and Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&t=64s 

Appalachian Trail Backpacking Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLskxZDq_L8NRow7YaSuLoQilLCkfR_cGF 

Outdoor 76: https://www.outdoor76.com/ 

Mountain Crossings: https://www.mountaincrossings.com/

The Mountaineers: https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essentials 

Far Out App: https://faroutguides.com/ 

A.T. Guide 2025: https://www.theatguide.com/

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterSectionHiker 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions:  https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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 trail completion. Jester also reminds us that section hiking is all about learning, adapting, and achieving! 

Step 3: Training: 

• Train Your Mind
• Train Your Body
• Prioritize Strength
• Shakedown Hikes

Far Out App: https://faroutguides.com/ 

A.T. Guide 2025: https://www.theatguide.com/

Watch Safe and Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&t=64s 

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterSectionHiker 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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 trail completion. Jester also reminds us that section hiking is all about learning, adapting, and achieving! 

Step 2: Logistics

• Getting There (Trains, Planes, Automobiles)
• Hostels Are Your Life Line
• Shuttle Drivers Are Your Friend
• Tools (Apps & Maps)
• Backpack, Day Hike, Slackpack (All Viable Options)

Far Out App: https://faroutguides.com/ 

A.T. Guide 2025: https://www.theatguide.com/

Watch Safe and Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&t=64s 

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterSectionHiker 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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 trail completion. Jester also reminds us that section hiking is all about learning, adapting, and achieving! 

Step 1: Set A Goal: 

• Section Hiking Is A Mindset
• A Branch Of Who You Are
• One Section Hike At A Time
• Tell Your Family & Friends
• When Can I Do This? 

Far Out App: https://faroutguides.com/ 

A.T. Guide 2025: https://www.theatguide.com/

Watch Safe and Found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&t=64s 

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterSectionHiker 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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'll also get into my muscle gain, fat loss, and why the number on the scale doesn't represent the full picture of what's going on with your body.

Connect With Logan Sandate:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.championslkn.com/

B.S. Athletic Training – Catawba College Team

Captain of Catawba College Women’s Soccer

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterSectionHiker 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions:  https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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/ 

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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 shares the key lessons learned, including the importance of starting, building a supportive team, staying consistent, and pushing through challenges. Tune in to find motivation for your own New Year's resolutions and beyond!

Connect With Jester:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Email: [email protected]

Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@JesterWallisProductions 

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"