"Jester" Section Hiker Julie "Jester" Gayheart

Mills Kelly, host of The Green Tunnel podcast, joins Jester to chat about his journey on the Appalachian Trail that began as a kid in 1971. Mills refers to himself as a lifetime AT Section Hiker and enjoys learning and sharing the history of the AT.

You will hear in their conversation Mills referring to various historical landmarks along the trail and responds to one of Jester's questions with an answer that came from Myron Avery back in 1937.

Mills Kelly is also a historian and College Professor at George Mason University. Mills has taught classes regarding the history of the Appalachian Trail and now produces The Green Tunnel Podcast along with his team at the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University.
Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!
Connect with Mills Kelly:
The Green Tunnel Podcast: https://greentunnel.rrchnm.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tkelly7029/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072559565053
Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/
Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/
"Jester" Reference Tools, Gear Lists, Hiking Resume and more:
https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker
Music for the Podcast provided by:
The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods"
http://www.okeedokee.org/

Dr. Aaron is back on the podcast with Jester to answer listener questions regarding hiking with your dog. The listeners sent in some great questions and Dr. Aaron shared with us some best practices for each one. He shares with us a few breeds that would not make good hiking companions, why preventative care is key in a dog's life, what to carry in case your dog needs first aid, food and snack suggestions, what happens if your dog gets giardia, ticks, and more!

Dr. Aaron earned his DVM from the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine, he's a Graduate of The Ohio State University, a Buckeye Trail Section Hiker, a Podcaster, Father, Husband, and advocate for Not One More Vet.
Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!
Not One More Vet: https://nomv.org/
Basic Calorie Counter: https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/nutrition-support-service/basic-calorie-calculator
Connect with Aaron Pospisil:
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1565252944

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CritterChroniclesPod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PospisilPhotography
Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/
Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/
"Jester" Reference Tools, Gear Lists, Hiking Resume and more:
https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker
Music for the Podcast provided by:
The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods"
http://www.okeedokee.org/

Happy New Year everybody! Jester and guest co-host Austin pick up where they left off from on last week's episode by continuing to share their 10 Essential Gear items utilizing the list from The Mountaineers. This week you will hear what they carry for making a fire, emergency shelter, extra food, water, and clothes. And Jester shares a tip she learned on how to keep the mice away if you stay in shelters!

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!
The Mountaineers:
https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essentials
The Mountaineers Official 10 Essentials List:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ETfWCshglQ0nFNgQFbJvWNocjIHr-8bg/view?usp=sharing
Jester 10 Essentials Gear List:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ta-E9NKHANXppgfpx85R-8mjMAZ1wiMO73PxThDbz4/edit?usp=sharing
Austin 10 Essentials Gear List:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15kUWHMagCqfjjbdQUsG_MLonTEn_thVtYyR6-PcpPgI/edit?usp=sharing

Hiker Safety Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hikersafety/
Hiker Safety Website:
https://solo.to/hikersafety
HangCon:
https://hangcon.com/
Connect with Austin Wallis:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClx1T8H95n2cli-uHkeSwIw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidetrailadventures/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SideTrailAdventures
Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/
Website: https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker
Music for the Podcast provided by:
The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods"
http://www.okeedokee.org/

December always seems to be the month that Jester begins to take a look at the calendar and starts to plot and plan her section hiking adventures for the next year. It's also a time when she starts to take a look at her gear, which includes the 10 essential items for each hike. As we all get ready for our upcoming adventures in 2022 Jester brings back guest co-host Austin Wallis to share their specific 10 Essential Gear items.

Jester and Austin discuss the first 5 gear items from The Mountaineers 10 Essentials list which covers Navigation, Headlamp, Sun Protection, First Aid Kit, and Knife. Next week, they'll be back to close out the list with the final 5 items.
Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!

The Mountaineers:
https://www.mountaineers.org/blog/what-are-the-ten-essentials
Jester 10 Essentials Gear List:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ta-E9NKHANXppgfpx85R-8mjMAZ1wiMO73PxThDbz4/edit?usp=sharing
Austin 10 Essentials Gear List:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15kUWHMagCqfjjbdQUsG_MLonTEn_thVtYyR6-PcpPgI/edit?usp=sharing
Hiker Safety Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hikersafety/
Hiker Safety Website:
https://solo.to/hikersafety
Connect with Austin Wallis:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClx1T8H95n2cli-uHkeSwIw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidetrailadventures/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SideTrailAdventures
Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/
Website: https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker
Music for the Podcast provided by:
The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods"
http://www.okeedokee.org/

Guest co-host Charissa Hipp is back this week with Jester as they continue their talks centered on the healing power of nature. Charissa starts off with some updates from the ATC visitors center, shares with us about ATC Affinity Groups, shares about the Wild East Women's group, and rounds out the episode with some powerful words from one of her favorite authors.

Charissa Hipp is the Visitor Center Supervisor for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in Harpers Ferry, WV. If you are ever in Harpers Ferry, please stop by and see Charissa! She would love to chat with you!

Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!
Appalachian Trail Conservancy:
https://appalachiantrail.org/
ATC Affinity Groups:
https://appalachiantrail.org/register-blog/communities-of-action-affinity-groups/
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club:
https://www.patc.net/PATC/Home/PATC/Home.aspx
Umbrella Project:
https://umbrellaprojecthike.org/
Healing Trees a Pocket Guide to Forest Bathing by Ben Page:
https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Trees-Pocket-Forest-Bathing/dp/1647224187
Connect with Charissa Hipp:
Email: charissahipp@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hipphikergal/
Website: http://thenatureprescription.com/
Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/
Website: https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker
Music for the Podcast provided by:
The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods"
http://www.okeedokee.org/

Jester has a great talk with ALDHA Board Member and H.A.S.T.E. Coordinator, Penny Vann. Penny shares with us how she got her unique trail name "Reverse", why she hikes backwards going downhill, and the benefits of why a long-distance hiker should join ALDHA. In addition to the benefits of joining ALDHA, Penny shares the importance of ALDHA's H.A.S.T.E. program, which stands for Hiker Awareness, Safety, and Trail Education.

The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association defines itself as an off-trail family of hikers, dreamers, and friends of the trail, working to preserve, protect, and promote the long-distance hiking experience.
Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking!
JOIN ALDHA:
https://aldha.org/

Hiker Safety Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hikersafety/
Hiker Safety Website:
https://solo.to/hikersafety
Outdoor Evolution Article:
https://theoutdoorevolution.com/explore-by-foot/hiker-safet-prepare-practice-promote
TSX Challenge (Mt. Whitney):
https://tsxchallenge.com/trek-dates/trans-sierra-xtreme-challenge/
Podcast w/Mighty Blue:
https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/mighty-blue-on-the-appalachian-trail-the-ultimate-mid-life-c/episode-297-tom-sherry-stellar/
HangCon:
https://hangcon.com/
Connect with Penny Vann:
Email: plvann3@gmail.com
H.A.S.T.E: https://aldha.org/haste
Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/
Website: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/
"Jester" Reference Tools, Gear Lists, Hiking Resume and more:
https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker
Music for the Podcast provided by:
The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods"
http://www.okeedokee.org/