Gear Updates & Final Preparations
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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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20 Summers On The Appalachian Trail
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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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Fitness Updates, Film Festivals & Hiking Training Camp
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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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I Had an AMAZING Hike Today!
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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
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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...
info_outlineIn this episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast, host Julie "Jester" Gayheart shares her latest adventures, including a hike in Pennsylvania with Mary and Mike, a relaxing family visit in Ohio, and a southbound trek on the Appalachian Trail through the Shenandoah National Park. While hiking, Julie delves into the history of the park with stories from the book 'Shenandoah Secrets,' revealing fascinating tales about landmarks like Mary's Rock, Big Meadows, and Rockfish Gap. The episode concludes with Julie crossing the southern boundary of the park and reflecting on the Great American Outdoors Act.
Resources Used In This Episode:
Shenandoah Secrets
The Story Of The Parks Hidden Past
Written by: Carolyn and Jack Reeder
Published by: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
PATC Website: https://www.patc.net/
Shenandoah NPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shenandoahnps/
Far Out: https://faroutguides.com/
Stayed At The Following SNP Campgrounds:
https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm
Matthews Arm - 7/26/24 - 7/28/24
Big Meadows - 7/29/24 - 7/31/24
Loft Mountain - 8/1/24 - 8/4/24
Jester's AT Southbound Itinerary Thru Shenandoah:
7/26/24 - SNP SOBO (Far Out):
US 522 (1225)
Compton Gap (1230.6)
5.6 Miles
7/27/24 - SNP SOBO (Far Out):
Compton Gap (1230.6)
Elkwallow Wayside (1244.1)
13.5 Miles
7/28/24 - SNP SOBO (Far Out):
Elkwallow Wayside (1244.1)
Meadow Spring Trailhead (1255.2)
11.7 Miles
7/29/24 - SNP SOBO (Far Out):
Meadow Spring Trailhead (1255.2)
Rock Spring Cabin Parking (1267.4)
12.8 Miles
7/30/24 - SNP SOBO (Far Out):
Rock Spring Cabin Parking (1267.4)
Bearfence Mountain Hut (1278.3)
11 Miles
7/31/24 - SNP SOBO (Far Out):
Bearfence Mountain Hut (1278.3)
Hightop Parking Area (1288.6)
10.3 Miles
8/1/24 - SNP SOBO (Far Out):
Hightop Parking Area (1288.6)
Ivy Creek Overlook (1300.5)
11.9 Miles
8/2/24 - SNP SOBO (Far Out):
Ivy Creek Overlook (1300.5)
Blackrock Trailhead (1311.1)
10.8 Miles
8/3/24 - SNP SOBO (Far Out):
Blackrock Trailhead (1311.1)
Sawmill Run Overlook (1322.2)
11.3
8/4/24 - SNP SOBO (Far Out):
Sawmill Run Overlook (1322.2)
Rockfish Gap (1332.9)
10.5 Miles
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"