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Section Hiking Connecticut (Days 1-5)

"Jester" Section Hiker

Release Date: 08/03/2024

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"Jester" Section Hiker

Section Hiking The Appalachian Trail | Summer 2024 (Audio Vlogs):   What's In Jester's Day Pack?:   What's In Jester's Backpack?:  Follow The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast:   Follow Jester On YouTube: Follow Jester On Instagram:      

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"Jester" Section Hiker

Section Hiking The Appalachian Trail | Summer 2024 (Audio Vlogs):   Follow The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast:   Follow Jester On YouTube: Follow Jester On Instagram:   

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"Jester" Section Hiker

RiverRun International Film Festival: Tri State Outdoors Festival: Jester Wallis Productions:   Connect With Jester: YouTube:   Instagram: Email: [email protected] Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"

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"Jester" Section Hiker

Great Day For A Time Trial at Crowder's Mountain State Park!  Lift Heavy Hike Hard Shirt:   Watch Safe and Found:   Connect With Jester: YouTube:   Instagram: Email: [email protected] Jester Wallis Productions:   Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"  

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 7 - HYOH

"Jester" Section Hiker

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...

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 6 - Have Fun

"Jester" Section Hiker

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:   A.T. Guide 2025: Watch...

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 5 - Nutrition

"Jester" Section Hiker

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 &...

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 4 - Gear

"Jester" Section Hiker

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...

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 3 - Training

"Jester" Section Hiker

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:   A.T. Guide 2025: ...

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"Jester" Section Hiker Playbook: Step 2 - Logistics

"Jester" Section Hiker

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...

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Join Julie "Jester" Gayheart in this episode as she hikes a section of the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut. Follow her journey from New York Route 22 to Hoyt Road, and later from Connecticut’s Bulls Bridge to Shaghticoke Road, Caleb’s Peak, St. John’s Ledges, and the Housatonic River. Jester shares her passion for hiking, recounts encounters with trail maintenance teams and fellow hikers, and reflects on personal milestones. 

7/16/24 - Day 1 (Far Out): 

NY Route 22 (1454.4)

Hoyt Road (1461.3)

6.9 Miles

7/17/24 - Day 2 (Far Out): 

Hoyt Road (1461.3)

Schaghticoke Road (1465.8)

4.4 Miles

7/18/24 - Day 3 (Far Out):

Schaghticoke Road (1465.8)

CT Route 341 (1473.3)

7.5 Miles

7/19/24 - Day 4 (Far Out):

CT Route 341 (1473.3)

Dawn Hill Road (1482.9)

9.3 Miles

7/20/24 - Day 5 (Far Out): 

Dawn Hill Road (1482.9)

West Cornwall Rd (1489.5)

6.6 Miles

46 of 46 Podcast Episode With Jester: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/169-summit-sessions-60-when-the-appalachian-trails-meets-the-adirondack-park-with-julie-jester-gayheart--60712120?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3yy7DtFoFhvh2oel3hibfbiJVaYpitgjVeedgOFvLGb--W2JDzwuM0l0g_aem_5GXjhOgxnJwqVPczt5Ra5Q 

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

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

Connect With Rolf Asphaug (Colorado Trail - Trail Angel): 

Email: [email protected]

Podcast With Rolf: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/152-section-hiker-q-a-with-rolf-asphaug/ 

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/

Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"