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"

Jester decides it's time for another vertical time trail. This time she heads to Crowders Mountain State Park in North Carolina.  

Crowders Mountain State Park: https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/crowders-mountain-state-park

Mt. Mitchell Time Trail (2024): https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/climbing-mount-mitchell-the-highest-peak-east-of-the-mississippi/ 

Mt. Mitchell Time Trial (2020): https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/episode-41-jester-hikes-to-mt-mitchell/ 

Connect With Jester:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

Music By: The Okee Dokee Brothers, "Through The Woods" https://www.okeedokee.org/ 

Join Jester on a journey through the 5-year evolution of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast. Tune in to learn about the growth and changes of this podcast over the years!

Subscribe To The Julie Gayheart YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart 

Okee Dokee Brothers: https://www.okeedokee.org/

Purple Pilgrim Episode #1: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/episode-1-kevin-cyrus-purple-pilgrim/

Mary Davison Episode #56: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/episode-56-mary-davison-medicare-pastor/ 

Dan Durston Episode #111: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/episode-111-dan-durston-durston-gear/

Andrea Lankford Episode #162: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/162-trail-of-the-lost-author-andrea-lankford/

Dani Beau Episode #92: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/episode-92-dani-beau/ 

Appalachian Trail 2020 Audio Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClKOfd1OT7Y&list=PLpmZshhnan2Sn0hI_8CLDapShX81yYjgl

40 Day Hikes On The MST Audio Vlogs: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2Rh95Fx5K5zc_n6bpZXcpV0&si=61sT7c12nIvMd49G

"Jester" Section Hiker Co-Hosts Episode #122: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/episode-122-jester-co-hosts-austin-charissa-jacqueline/

John Muir Trail Audio Vlogs: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2QMWS9oTcypNpW7pnIVntvl&si=X7AFjiHkZHXkFZba

Jester's Class Of 2022 Section Hikers: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2SKbJ6bXZdyMDvV_Sz6Us_b&si=4fwEcDP25Wt2XPIz

Woods Hole Weekend Series (17 Episodes): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLskxZDq_L8NRow7YaSuLoQilLCkfR_cGF&si=99_2Qv4LjdLCzHNJ

I Am The MST Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qYuz-Fdvl0&t=5s 

Jester Wallis Productions: https://www.jesterwallisproductions.com/ 

Hammock Hangers Podcast: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ 

Ecamm: https://www.youtube.com/@EcammLive  

Descript: https://www.youtube.com/@Descript 

Safe and Found: A Search and Rescue Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL2UeIMm9Xo&list=PLpmZshhnan2SxnMqKVIgTbPbQMoQNdlbN&index=1&t=64s

Beyond The Trail Podcast: https://www.jesterwallisproductions.com/ 

Jester's Redemption Section Hike: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2ThUIYE9CdbfrAK9_xOlS4y

Stories That Inspire Us By Hiker Medals: https://www.youtube.com/@HikerMedals  

Allegheny Trail Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2RYyge04nsKLVSMFadRbw4I&si=mn8uoaEpv6LP6ijE

Allegheny Trail Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00I0srhu6Pg

Connect With Jester:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

Music By: The Okee Dokee Brothers. "Through The Woods". Permission Granted By The Okee Dokee Brothers For Use On The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast in 2019. 

Jester and Kenzie discuss their personal faith journeys, overcoming life’s challenges, and how they incorporate their love for the outdoors into their spiritual lives. Kenzie shares her story of transforming from an atheist to a believer and the impact of her podcast. They also delve into Kenzie's adventure on the John Muir Trail, the dynamic of overlanding with her husband, and the lessons learned from extended travel in the outdoors. Both women reflect on their experiences and how the trail has deepened their relationship with God.

Connect With Kenzie Smith:

Podcast: https://myvalleyhisvictory.com/podcast

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

Website: https://myvalleyhisvictory.com/

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

Connect With Jester:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

Tune in as I chat with Marsha Waybright LIVE from the front porch at the Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast!

Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast: 

Website: https://lrcbnb.com/ 

Connect With Jester:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

Join us in this exciting episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast as we welcome Marsha Waybright, Manager of the Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast in Jenningston, West Virginia. Discover the rich history of this 250-acre farm property and the wide array of hands-on experiences offered, from falconry to farm-to-table dining. Learn about the upcoming 'How Would You Survive?' weekend event on November 9th and 10th, featuring workshops on survival skills, a film premiere, and guided hikes on the Allegheny Trail. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with nature, gain essential outdoor skills, and enjoy a weekend away from the hustle and bustle.

Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast: 

Website: https://lrcbnb.com/ 

Connect With Jester:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

Heidi Nisbett shares what is was like being in Hot Springs, NC when Hurricane Helene hit the area. We will also be sharing ways you can make a direct impact to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Feed The Hunger is an amazing organization that I will be giving more information on at the beginning of the show! Thank You For Joining Us!

Feed The Hunger: https://www.feedthehunger.org/donate/

Check Here For More Meal Packing Dates: https://www.feedthehunger.org/hurricane-relief-packathon/

Blue Ridge Hiking Company: https://blueridgehikingco.com/

Go Fund Me Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-blue-ridge-hiking-co-guides-after-hurricane-helene

Operation Air Drop: https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene  

Western North Carolina Relief: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAheLdcpDtS/?igsh=MTgwdHFwcWtldmptZg%3D%3D

Beloved Asheville: https://belovedasheville.com/

Friends of Hot Springs Library: https://www.friendsofhotspringslibrary.org/

Connect With Heidi Nisbett:

Website: https://www.sketchingsummits.com/

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

Trail Talk Charlotte: https://www.instagram.com/trailtalkclt/ 

Connect With Jester:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

Join my co-host Austin and I as we chat with River King Pete. Pete will be sharing with us a way we can help those in need from the devastation that has happened in Western North Carolina and more from Hurricane Helene.

10/1/24: Update From Pete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QqC679NV2U

Check Here For Current Packathon Dates: https://www.feedthehunger.org/hurricane-relief-packathon/  

Donate Here: https://www.feedthehunger.org/donate/ 

Connect With Pete Beck:

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

Email: [email protected]

Connect With Austin:

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

Email: [email protected] 

Connect With Jester:

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

Join Jester on a beautiful morning at the Black Mountain Campground before she heads off toward Banner Elk, North Carolina to hike Flat Top Mountain at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. In this episode, Jester explores breathtaking trails, delves into history from Peter Barr's book, Hiking North Carolina's Lookout Towers, and shares encounters with fellow hikers along the way. Experience the journey of reaching the Flat Top Tower, marvel at the panoramic views, and follow Jester's steps toward completing a 16-year hiking challenge. Don't miss Jester's tips on trail landmarks, the burial sites of Moses and Bertha Cone, and upcoming hiking plans!

Resources For Hiking To Flat Top Mountain: 

Hiking North Carolina's Lookout Towers: https://blairpub.com/shop/p/exploring-north-carolinas-lookout-towers  

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park: https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/moses-h-cone-memorial-park-mp-294.htm 

Additional Resources Mentioned: 

NC High Peaks Association: https://nchighpeaks.org/ 

Appalachian High Route: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082060750253 

Carolina Mountain Club: https://carolinamountainclub.org/ 

Black Mountain Campground: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273780 

Go Fund Me For Peter Barr: https://www.gofundme.com/f/peter-barrs-recovery-from-brain-surgery 

Podcast Episode With Peter Barr: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/episode-70-peter-j-barr-whippersnap/ 

Connect With Jester:

Email: [email protected]

Jester's Gear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5wx7IWX7G0 

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

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

Allegheny Trail (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpggXI74Qec 

SAFE AND FOUND: https://safe-and-found.com

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"