6/14/25 - Audio Vlog

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6/13/25 - Audio Vlog

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6/12/25

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Jester begins her 20th summer section hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Over these past 20 summers Jester completed her first trek of the AT in 2017. But she didn't stop there! She began repeating trail in 2010 and has 545 miles to reach Katahdin for her second completion of the AT as a section hiker. 

1st AT Completion: 2006 - 2017

2nd AT Completion: 2010 - Present

Jester has broken her miles down this summer in to 3 sections totaling 545 miles to reach Katahdin. 

First Section: Connecticut/Massachusetts 

West Cornwall Rd - Tyringham Rd. (52 Miles)

Second Section: Vermont/New Hampshire

VT. 103 - Lyme Dorchester Rd. (83 Miles)

Third Section: New Hampshire/Maine

NH 25C - Katahdin (403 Miles) 

Section Hiking The Appalachian Trail | Summer 2024 (Audio Vlogs): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2T_36udygpd-t0LHYsxbrwP&si=3MyCuZbA5Ol0Pikb 

Follow The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast: http://jestersectionhiker.com 

Follow Jester On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

Follow Jester On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Section Hiking The Appalachian Trail | Summer 2024 (Audio Vlogs): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2T_36udygpd-t0LHYsxbrwP&si=3MyCuZbA5Ol0Pikb 

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

What's In Jester's Backpack?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5wx7IWX7G0&t=235s

Follow The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast: http://jestersectionhiker.com 

Follow Jester On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

Follow Jester On Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

Section Hiking The Appalachian Trail | Summer 2024 (Audio Vlogs): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2T_36udygpd-t0LHYsxbrwP&si=3MyCuZbA5Ol0Pikb 

Follow The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast: http://jestersectionhiker.com 

Follow Jester On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart

Follow Jester On Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/

RiverRun International Film Festival: https://riverrunfilm.com/events/safeandfound/

Tri State Outdoors Festival: https://www.eventeny.com/events/tristate-outdoors-fest-2025-17693/?series=0

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

Connect With Jester:

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

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

Email: [email protected]

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

Great Day For A Time Trial at Crowder's Mountain State Park! 

Lift Heavy Hike Hard Shirt: https://46outdoors.com/ 

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

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"

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"