Episode #21 of the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast is dedicated to all of our Veterans, Active Military, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Leo McGonagle joins Jester today and talks about his love for the White Mountains of NH, section hiking the Appalachian Trail, and how section hiking has become a cathartic outlet for him. For those of you who hike frequently in New Hampshire please be on the lookout for Leo and his hiking dog Bella!!

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Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

Connect with Leo McGonagle:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leo.mcgonagle

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

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes

Music provided for this Podcast by The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

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 a "Career Section Hiker" and his work for the Southeast Conservation Corp. cannot be talked about enough.

Taran is very passionate about his work for the SECC and takes great pride in knowing that he helps build bog bridges, footbridges, and clears downed trees with non-motorized tools. His "Call to Action" for all of us as we hike the trails is very powerful!

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

Connect with Taran Branscum: Youtube: https://youtu.be/bkqc9KUvpfs

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taran.branscum

Website: https://barleysway.wordpress.com/

Southeast Conservation Corps: https://southeastconservationcorps.org/

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes

Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

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 out to hike 100 miles in 2008 to celebrate Mark's 50th year and they continued section hiking every year after that until they completed the trail on Mt. Katahdin in Maine.

Mark has also written a book titled "Thirdway" which is a fictional account of hikers and their lives as they pass through the Thirdway Lodge.

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

Connect with Mark and Casey Moore:

Website: https://www.thirdwayontheappalachiantrail.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdway18/

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes

Music provided for this Podcast by The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

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-owners of Outdoor 76 in Franklin, NC and Clayton, GA.

Outdoor 76 is an outfitter in the Appalachian Trail Community known for its shoe fittings, gear, and excellent customer service. Cory and Rob talk with Jester and share their vision not only for Outdoor 76 but also for their local community.

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

Connect with Cory and Rob - Outdoor 76: Website: www.outdoor76.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor_76/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Outdoor76NC/

Trail Race: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=71794

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes

Music provided by The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

Today's episode features section hiker, Chris Burke. Chris started his avid hiking career in 1984 by thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail but soon realized that section hiking was more his cup of tea.

He has section-hiked the entire Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and is currently sectioning the Pacific Northwest Trail and Arizona Trail. He says people like to go hiking with him because he is a meteorologist and spent 30 years working for the National Weather Service.

"Let's Talk Gear" with Steve Kammeyer: Steve Kammeyer talks to us on today's episode about ice axes, microspikes, and crampons. Steve gives us some very valuable information but you should always do your own research, visit a local outfitter, get fitted properly, and practice using this type of equipment before heading out into the backcountry.

Connect with Chris Burke: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.burke.121772

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes

Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

Connect with Steve "Ki-Ki" Kammeyer: Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/BackpackingGearFleaMarket

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYQ3vC-zZHvykhQa7dYSkg/feed

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 he first heard about the PCT, his gear changes after his first section hike, and why his gear makes him a more efficient hiker.

At the end of the interview, Brad reminds us that there is "nothing like the hiking community"! Thank you, Brad!

Connect with Brad Fulton: https://www.facebook.com/brad.fulton.564

https://www.instagram.com/bradsfulton/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNhM5kQhTsE&feature=youtu.be

"Let's Talk Gear" w/ Steve Kammeyer: Steve goes into detail about his gear list and offers several additional gear suggestions.

Steve's Gear List: Pack - ULA Circuit, ULA OHM ** Tent - Nemo Hornet 2 (2019-2020) Quilt - Cedar Ridge Down Quilt Sleeping Pad - Nemo Tensor, Nemo Cosmo (Colder Weather) Pillow - Wilderness Technology Pillow** Stove/Pot - BRS 3000T / Toaks 750ml Pack Liner/Stuff Sacks - Wilderness Technology - 10L, 30L, 50L** Food Bag - ULA Food Bag (12-13L)** Power Brick - (2) Anker 10,000

** - These items can be purchased directly from Steve Kammeyer

Additional Gear Suggestions: Pack - Hyperlite, Osprey Tent - Big Agnes Copper Spur, Big Agnes Fly Creek Quilt - Jacks R Better, UGQ Sleeping Pad - Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite, XTherm, UberLite Pillow - Sea To Summit Aeros Stove/Pot - MSR Pocket Rocket, Optimus Crux Lite Pack Liner - Sea to Summit Stuff Sacks - Sea to Summit

If you have questions about Steve's Gear List or want to ask Steve a question directly you can reach him at [email protected] or if you are a member of the Backpacking Gear Flea Market on Facebook you can reach out to him on FB Messenger.

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes

Music provided for this Podcast by The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

Connect with Steve "Ki-Ki" Kammeyer: Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/BackpackingGearFleaMarket

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYQ3vC-zZHvykhQa7dYSkg/feed

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 she loves every minute of it.

As you will hear Dawn has a love for the trail and her fellow hikers. She also has an incredible story of her day on Mt. Katahdin.

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"Let's Talk Gear" with Steve Kammeyer: Steve Kammeyer and Greg Bell are back on to discuss their hike to the Pfeifferhorn in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Listen in as they discuss a crazy lightning strike the first night and find out if Greg actually went to the top of the Pfeifferhorn!

Please tag the Hiking Radio Network in your social media posts as you spread positivity using #HRNspreadpositivity.

Connect with Dawn Bates: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dawn.beaudrybates

Connect with Greg Bell: Pfeifferhorn Hike: https://www.youtube.com/user/XTechFitness

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregOutdoors/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greg.outdoors/

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes

Music provided for this Podcast by The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

Connect with Steve "Ki-Ki" Kammeyer: Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/BackpackingGearFleaMarket

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYQ3vC-zZHvykhQa7dYSkg/feed

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 Country Trail by section hiking. Joan is an amazing advocate for the North Country Trail and on any given weekend you can find her giving a talk, selling her books about her journey on the trail, or out hiking on the NCT following those blue blazes!

Jester also checks in with Maria "Wheezy Pee" Wishart for an update on what's happening in the Appalachian Trail Town of Duncannon, PA. Wheezy Pee also shares with us some tips on staying positive during COVID 19.

Please tag the Hiking Radio Network in your social media posts as you spread positivity using #HRNspreadpositivity.

Connect with Joan Young: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jhyshark

Website: http://www.joanofshark.com/

Blog: https://myqualityday.blogspot.com/

Joan's Books: http://www.booksleavingfootprints.com/

Article: http://www.trailtosummit.com/wild-woman-joan-young/

Midland to Mackinac Trail Guide: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/901902

North Country Trail: https://northcountrytrail.org/

"Unofficial" NCTLDH: http://www.sharkenterprises.biz/NoCoLo/index.htm

Connect with Maria "Wheezy Pee" Wishart: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mwishart306

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

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes

Music provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

Connect with Steve "Ki-Ki" Kammeyer: Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/BackpackingGearFleaMarket Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYQ3vC-zZHvykhQa7dYSkg/feed

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 in August of 2019. She is also a published author of two books; her memoir, "Fire In The Heart", and a novel, titled "Geography of Water." Mary shares with Jester how she found it hard to hike in "the bubble", and how it is challenging to find hiking partners with the "same hiking style."

"Let's Talk Gear" with Steve Kammeyer: Steve and Jester dive into the world of hammocks. Steve answers questions on what to purchase, proper setup, and shares information about the Palmetto State Hangers "Fall Sprawl."

Episode #13 of the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast is dedicated to Kris "Sherpa" Fowler who went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail in October of 2016. You will hear more about "Sherpa" on this episode during the guest interview and can find more information on the dedicated Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/BringKrisFowlerHome/

Connect with Mary Emerick: Website: https://maryemerick.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.emerick.14

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/229789257

Hammock Resources Mentioned: Jason Flowers owner of Walhalla Hammocks: https://www.facebook.com/walhallahammocks/

Palmetto State Hangers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PalmettoStateHangers/

Kris "Sherpa" Fowler Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BringKrisFowlerHome/

Missing on the PCT: https://www.pctmissing.org/

Thanks for listening. Be safe out there, and Happy Section Hiking!

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes

Music provided for this Podcast by The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

Connect with Steve "Ki-Ki" Kammeyer: Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/BackpackingGearFleaMarket

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYQ3vC-zZHvykhQa7dYSkg/feed

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 Appalachian Trail is being affected by the Corona Virus. We know things are changing rapidly but wanted to give the listeners a perspective directly from a trail town.

Jester welcomes Rachel Harmon to the podcast today! Rachel talks to us about her Section Hiking adventures on the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand and her pursuit to section hike the Colorado Trail. Rachel introduces us to some new hiking terms such as Tramping and Cobber!! We can all take a lesson from Rachel by remembering to smell the Pines, accept the healing power of the trail, and to bring our Sleepy Socks!

"Let's Talk Gear" w/ Steve Kammeyer: On this episode, we finally learn about Steve's "Trail Name" and Steve answers listener questions about water filters, smart-watches, and hiking poles!!

Connect with Rachel Harmon: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.harmon.7

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes

Music provided for this Podcast by The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org

Connect with Steve "Ki-Ki" Kammeyer: Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/BackpackingGearFleaMarket

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYQ3vC-zZHvykhQa7dYSkg/feed