Allegheny Trail Podcast

Julie Gayheart
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Allegheny Trail Podcast

Tune in to hear all about West Virginia's Longest Hiking Trail! The Trail was Founded in 1972 by the West Virginia Scenic Trail Association. The Allegheny Trail was a dream born by two avid backpackers who wished for a long-distance hiking trail through the wild and wonderful mountain state. The idea was to branch off of the 4 miles of the Appalachian Trail that passed through West Virginia to show off the beauties and natural wonders of the state.

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Josh Sheets: 7200 Miles Hiked Across America

    Tune in as your hosts Nicolle and Justin talk with recent ALT completer Josh Sheets. Josh has hiked over 7200 miles across the United States. He has completed the Appalachian Trail, Long Trail, Colorado Trail, Foothills Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail, Wind River Traverse, Teton Crest Trail, LHHT, Uinta Highline, Pacific Crest Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail, Arizona Trail, Centennial Trail, and most recently the Allegheny Trail. Connect With Josh Sheets: https://www.instagram.com/soulslosher/ Watch The Allegheny Trail Film: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00I0srhu6Pg⁠ Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Far Out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://faroutguides.com/allegheny-trail-map/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Purchase The Allegheny Trail Medal From Hiker Medals: 10% Off Your First Order Use This Code: JESTER Website: ⁠https://hikermedals.com/⁠ Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Watch Safe and Found: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://safe-and-found.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    37 min

  2. OCT 30

    5 Tips For Hiking This Fall On The Allegheny Trail

    Your Co-Hosts Justin and Nicolle share 5 Tips For Hiking This Fall On The Allegheny Trail. Watch The Allegheny Trail Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00I0srhu6Pg Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Far Out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://faroutguides.com/allegheny-trail-map/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Purchase The Allegheny Trail Medal From Hiker Medals: 10% Off Your First Order Use This Code: JESTER Website: https://hikermedals.com/ Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Watch Safe and Found: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://safe-and-found.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    42 min

  3. AUG 28

    Heidi Nisbett: Hiking & Creating Art Along The Allegheny Trail

    Heidi Nisbett shares her experience on thru hiking the Allegheny Trail from an artist perspective. Watch The Allegheny Trail Film (Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpggXI74Qec Connect With Heidi Nisbett: Website: https://www.sketchingsummits.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sketchingsummits/ Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Far Out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://faroutguides.com/allegheny-trail-map/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Purchase The Allegheny Trail Medal From Hiker Medals: 10% Off Your First Order Use This Code: JESTER Website: https://hikermedals.com/ Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Watch Safe and Found: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://safe-and-found.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    51 min

  4. JUL 10

    Charli Fulton | Allegheny Trail Completer

    Your Co-Hosts Justin and Nicolle are back with a very special guest, Charli Fulton! Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Justin's Go Fund Me Fundraiser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/d8b13eb8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Justin On YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Allegheny_Hiker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Far Out: ⁠⁠⁠https://faroutguides.com/allegheny-trail-map/⁠⁠⁠ Watch Safe and Found: ⁠⁠https://safe-and-found.com⁠⁠ Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    40 min
  5. Colleen Krugovsky | Hiking The ALT With Your Dogs

    JUN 12

    Colleen Krugovsky | Hiking The ALT With Your Dogs

    Colleen Krugovsky and WVSTA- shared their experiences of hiking with their dogs, emphasizing the importance of preparation, safety measures, and proper planning. They also discussed their dogs' behavior during camping trips, their sleeping arrangements, and the challenges of hiking in various terrains and weather conditions. Lastly, they talked about Colleen's participation in the '50 on 50 challenge', her slow-paced hiking style, and their experiences with the Allegheny Trail, with a focus on community, personal growth, and the peacefulness of nature. Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Justin's Go Fund Me Fundraiser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/d8b13eb8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Justin On YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Allegheny_Hiker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Far Out: ⁠⁠⁠https://faroutguides.com/allegheny-trail-map/⁠⁠⁠ Watch Safe and Found: ⁠⁠https://safe-and-found.com⁠⁠ Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    43 min

  6. MAY 12

    Heidi Nisbett | The First ALT Hiker In Residency

    Your co-hosts Nicolle and Justin introduce to you the ALT Hiker In Residency, Heidi Nisbett. Tune in to find out all about what it means for the Allegheny Trail to have Artist Heidi Nisbett as the first ALT Hiker In Residency. Connect With Heidi Nisbett: Website: https://www.sketchingsummits.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sketchingsummits/ Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Far Out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://faroutguides.com/allegheny-trail-map/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Justin On YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Allegheny_Hiker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Purchase The Allegheny Trail Medal From Hiker Medals: 10% Off Your First Order Use This Code: JESTER Website: https://hikermedals.com/ Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Watch Safe and Found: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://safe-and-found.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    35 min
  7. Rick "Handlebar" Ostheimer | A Triple Crown Legend

    APR 21

    Rick "Handlebar" Ostheimer | A Triple Crown Legend

    Your co-hosts Nicolle and Justin are looking forward to their chat this evening with Rick "Handlebar" Ostheimer. Rick currently holds the "OKT" of the Allegheny Trail. Rick is a known legend and has also completed the Triple Crown! Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Justin's Go Fund Me Fundraiser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/d8b13eb8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Justin On YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Allegheny_Hiker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Far Out: ⁠⁠⁠https://faroutguides.com/allegheny-trail-map/⁠⁠⁠ Watch Safe and Found: ⁠⁠https://safe-and-found.com⁠⁠ Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    43 min
  8. Trail Workdays, Future Events, and 50th Anniversary

    MAR 17

    Trail Workdays, Future Events, and 50th Anniversary

    Your Co-Hosts Justin and Nicolle are back with the 4th episode of the Allegheny Trail Podcast! Justin and Nicolle chat about opportunities for you to join in on Allegheny Trail Work Days, Future Events, and the 50th Anniversary of the trail. Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Justin's Go Fund Me Fundraiser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/d8b13eb8⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Justin On YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Allegheny_Hiker⁠⁠⁠⁠  Far Out: ⁠⁠https://faroutguides.com/allegheny-trail-map/⁠⁠ Watch Safe and Found: ⁠https://safe-and-found.com⁠ Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠⁠⁠⁠  Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    36 min
  9. Marsha Waybright | Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast

    FEB 19

    Marsha Waybright | Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast

    Your Co-Hosts Justin and Nicolle are back for the 3rd episode of the Allegheny Trail Podcast! Justin and Nicolle chat with the Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast Owner, Marsha Waybright! Laurel River Club Bed & Breakfast: https://lrcbnb.com/ Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠⁠⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠⁠⁠ Justin's Go Fund Me Fundraiser: ⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/d8b13eb8⁠⁠⁠   Follow Justin On YouTube:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Allegheny_Hiker⁠⁠⁠  Far Out: ⁠https://faroutguides.com/allegheny-trail-map/⁠ Watch Safe and Found: https://safe-and-found.com Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠⁠⁠  Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    35 min

  10. JAN 28

    Justin Mullins | 2024 Allegheny Trail Thru Hike

    Welcome To The Allegheny Trail Podcast! In this first episode you will hear all about why it was important to the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association to start a podcast for the Allegheny Trail. You will hear from Allegheny Trail Board Member Justin Mullins and Outreach Coordinator Nicolle Sawczyszyn as they begin to share about the Allegheny Trail and the trails 50th year celebration coming September 2024! Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠ Justin's Go Fund Me Fundraiser: ⁠https://gofund.me/d8b13eb8⁠   Follow Justin On YouTube:  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Allegheny_Hiker⁠  Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠  Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    27 min
  11. Alice Bodnar | COO & General Counsel, Far Out

    JAN 27

    Alice Bodnar | COO & General Counsel, Far Out

    Alice left her super stressful job as an attorney and thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2012. After the hike she began developing Guthook’s PCT Guide for Android and intended to return to law as soon as she caught up with her Android work. She never caught up, and now serves as COO and General Counsel. Allegheny Trail Website: ⁠⁠https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/⁠⁠ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: ⁠⁠https://www.wvscenictrails.org/⁠⁠ Justin's Go Fund Me Fundraiser: ⁠⁠https://gofund.me/d8b13eb8⁠⁠   Follow Justin On YouTube:  ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Allegheny_Hiker⁠⁠  Far Out: https://faroutguides.com/allegheny-trail-map/ Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart⁠⁠  Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    39 min

  12. 12/29/2023

    Allegheny Trail Podcast: Pilot Episode

    Welcome To The Allegheny Trail Podcast! In this Pilot Episode you will hear from Allegheny Trail Board Member, Justin Mullins and Outreach Coordinator, Nicolle Sawczyszyn. Justin and Nicolle share about the Allegheny Trail, the Trail 50th Anniversary, Nicolle's quest to complete a section hike of the trail by September 2024, and Justin's quest to complete a thru hike of the Allegheny Trail in Jan./Feb. 2024. Allegheny Trail Website: https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/ West Virginia Scenic Trails Association: https://www.wvscenictrails.org/ Justin's Go Fund Me Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/d8b13eb8   Follow Justin On YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Allegheny_Hiker  Podcast Moderator & Producer:  Julie Gayheart (Jester)  Email: jesternc2212@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart  Music By: Benjamin Carey "Your Words"

    19 min
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About

Tune in to hear all about West Virginia's Longest Hiking Trail! The Trail was Founded in 1972 by the West Virginia Scenic Trail Association. The Allegheny Trail was a dream born by two avid backpackers who wished for a long-distance hiking trail through the wild and wonderful mountain state. The idea was to branch off of the 4 miles of the Appalachian Trail that passed through West Virginia to show off the beauties and natural wonders of the state.

Information

  • Creator
    Julie Gayheart
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Julie Gayheart
  • Show Website
    Allegheny Trail Podcast

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