"Jester" Section Hiker is the Premier Podcast With The Spotlight On Section Hikers! The stories you will hear are about everyday people who, in addition to their everyday lives, make the commitment to hike long-distance trails where every section is a new beginning. From National Scenic Trails to National Parks and all Trails in between, listen with your host, Julie Gayheart (Jester), to hear what it means to be a section hiker and the adventure that awaits them section by section.
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In 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 stor…
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Join Julie "Jester" Gayheart for an early morning section hike on the Appalachian Trail from PA 309 to Bake Oven Knob, alongside hikers Mike and Mary. Jester recounts her injury that prevented her from completing this section in 2020 and shares stories of perseverance, camaraderie, and the beauty of nature. This episode highlights the challenges an…
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Section Hiking Connecticut (Days 1-5)
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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 …
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Join host Julie "Jester" Gayheart as she shares her adventure in the Adirondacks. This episode covers a mix of hiking, being a tourist, and soaking in spectacular views and experiences from Lake Placid, New York - the heart of the High Peaks region. Learn about Jester's encounters with her Seek to Do More family, tourist attractions like the Olympi…
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Jester shares a detailed breakdown of the items in her ULA Photon pack, including clothing, footwear, hydration, and essential day hike equipment. Perfect for anyone gearing up for their own adventure, this comprehensive gear review reveals the practical choices that have supported her so far through 19 day hikes on the Appalachian Trail. Connect W…
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Jester continues section hiking in New York and starts this episode off by heading out Northbound from the Appalachian Market and ends by sharing with us her "Side Trail Adventure" for the next two weeks! New York Day 5 (Far Out): Appalachian Market (1415.1) Dennytown Rd (1423.8) 8.7 Miles New York Day 6 (Far Out): Dennytown Rd (1423.8) NY Route 30…
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Jester is out this summer working on completing the Appalachian Trail again for a 2nd time as a section hiker. Jester starts clicking off miles in New York that includes the Lemon Squeezer, Bear Mountain, and finishing the episode off by crossing the Hudson River on that famous bridge! New York Day 1 (Far Out): Arden Valley Rd. (1388.4) Tiorati Cir…
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Join Julie "Jester" Gayheart as she recaps the second half of her trek on the Appalachian Trail through Shenandoah National Park. This episode covers days 6 through 10, including detailed mileage, key highlights like Big Meadows Campground, Skyland Resort, and logistical tips. She also shares insights on hydration, nutrition, and overcoming challen…
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In this episode of the "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast, host Julie "Jester" Gayheart recaps the first five days of her northbound trek through Shenandoah National Park on the Appalachian Trail. From daily mileage to campsite details, Julie provides an in-depth look at her journey. Highlights include the pleasant weather, abundant wildlife, and the e…
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Jester walks you through all the gear in her pack, what she wears on trail, and reveals her favorite candy to hike with! Jester recommends you watch the video version of this episode. You will find all the product descriptions and links in the description of the YouTube Video. Watch Full Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5wx7IWX7G0 Conne…
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The Shenandoah YoYo Hike Announcement
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Join Julie "Jester" Gayheart and Maria "Weezy Pee" Wishart for an exciting live episode of the Jester Section Hiker Podcast! Discover their plans for an adventurous Shenandoah 'Yo-Yo' hike, featuring a training recap, new gear reveals including cutting-edge audio equipment and innovative food bags, and their trail diet strategies. Special guests Jo…
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Jester answers listener questions about the Seek To Do More Program she has been following since January 1, 2024. Jester's Redemption Section Hike Podcast: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-gayheart1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesters-redemption-section-hike/id1748452408 YouTube: https://www.youtube.c…
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Jester preps for her return to the Appalachian Trail in June of 2024. Jester's Redemption Section Hike Podcast: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-gayheart1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../jesters.../id1748452408 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2ThUIYE9CdbfrAK9_xOlS4y Connect With Dr. Mat…
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Appalachian Trail Days: Jester & Wheezy Pee
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Appalachian Trail Days 2024 Interview With Maria Wishart. Connect With Wheezy Pee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hike_woof_wiggle_repeat/ Connect With Jester: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Watch Safe and Found: https://safe-and-fou…
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Appalachian Trail Days 2024 Interview With Austin Wallis. Connect With Austin: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SideTrailAdventures Connect With Jester: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Watch Safe and Found: https://safe-and-found.com Music…
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Appalachian Trail Days: Craig "Hawk" Mains
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Appalachian Trail Days 2024 Interview With Craig "Hawk" Mains. Connect With Hawk: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CraigMains Connect With Jester: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Watch Safe and Found: https://safe-and-found.com Music By: V…
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Appalachian Trail Days: Kimm & Nathan Wright
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Appalachian Trail Days 2024 Interview With Kimm & Nathan Wright. Connect With Kimm & Nathan Wright: Website: https://www.pinhotiexperience.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinhotiXF Connect With Jester: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker…
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Appalachian Trail Days 2024 Interview With Alpha Gal. Connect With Alpha Gal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alphagalhikes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KrizAkoni Connect With Jester: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Watch Safe an…
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Appalachian Trail Days 2024 Interview With RVA Hiker Girl. Connect With RVA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rvahikergirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RVAHikerGirl Connect With Jester: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Watch Safe a…
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Jester preps for her return to the Appalachian Trail in June of 2024. Jester's Redemption Section Hike: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/category/jesters-redemption-section-hike-days-1-10/ Connect With Dr. Matt Tracey (Jester's DPT) : Email: matt@architechsports.com Architech Sports: https://www.architechsports.com/corne…
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Jester preps for her return to the Appalachian Trail in June of 2024 to work on her 2nd section hike completion of the trail. Jester's Redemption Section Hike: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2ThUIYE9CdbfrAK9_xOlS4y Connect With Dr. Matt Tracey (Jester's DPT) : Email: matt@architechsports.com Architech Sports: https://www.architech…
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Jester announces a MAJOR Change in hiking plans coming up this summer. Jester recorded this episode LIVE with Maria Wishart aka Wheezy Pee over on Instagram and YouTube. Watch the LIVE recording on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lS3F_wT8uw Watch the LIVE recording on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/p/C6R3A-Gpvge/ Jester's Redemptio…
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Follow Along As Jester Preps For Her Summer Hiking Plans Starting June 2024. Jester's Redemption Section Hike: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2ThUIYE9CdbfrAK9_xOlS4y Connect With Dr. Matt Tracey (Jester's DPT) : Architech Sports: https://www.architechsports.com/cornelius-physical-therapy Email: matt@architechsports.com Connect Wit…
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Jester's Plot Twist! April 27th Live Episode With Maria Wishart aka Wheezy Pee: https://youtube.com/live/7lS3F_wT8uw Connect With Wheezy Pee: https://www.instagram.com/hike_woof_wiggle_repeat/ Connect With Jester: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionh…
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Follow Along As Jester Preps For A Thru Hike Of The Allegheny Trail! https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/ Jester's Redemption Section Hike: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2ThUIYE9CdbfrAK9_xOlS4y Connect With Dr. Matt Tracey (Jester's DPT) : Architech Sports: https://www.architechsports.com/cornelius-physical-therapy Email: matt@…
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Follow Along As Jester Preps For A Thru Hike Of The Allegheny Trail! https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/ Jester's Redemption Section Hike: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhnan2ThUIYE9CdbfrAK9_xOlS4y Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 …
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Jester's Redemption Section Hike (Day 10)
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Tune in as Jester shares her daily audio vlogs from her 10 Days, 50 Miles, 1 Local Adventure Challenge. Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 Outdoor Co.: https://46outdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ Connect With Jester:…
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Tune in as Jester shares her daily audio vlogs from her 10 Days, 50 Miles, 1 Local Adventure Challenge. Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 Outdoor Co.: https://46outdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ Connect With Jester:…
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Tune in as Jester shares her daily audio vlogs from her 10 Days, 50 Miles, 1 Local Adventure Challenge. Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 Outdoor Co.: https://46outdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ Connect With Jester:…
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Tune in as Jester shares her daily audio vlogs from her 10 Days, 50 Miles, 1 Local Adventure Challenge. Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 Outdoor Co.: https://46outdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ Connect With Jester:…
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Tune in as Jester shares her daily audio vlogs from her 10 Days, 50 Miles, 1 Local Adventure Challenge. Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 Outdoor Co.: https://46outdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ Connect With Jester:…
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Tune in as Jester shares her daily audio vlogs from her 10 Days, 50 Miles, 1 Local Adventure Challenge. Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 Outdoor Co.: https://46outdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ Connect With Jester:…
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Tune in as Jester shares her daily audio vlogs from her 10 Days, 50 Miles, 1 Local Adventure Challenge. Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 Outdoor Co.: https://46outdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ Connect With Jester:…
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Tune in as Jester shares her daily audio vlogs from her 10 Days, 50 Miles, 1 Local Adventure Challenge. Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 Outdoor Co.: https://46outdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ Connect With Jester:…
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Tune in as Jester shares her daily audio vlogs from her 10 Days, 50 Miles, 1 Local Adventure Challenge. Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 Outdoor Co.: https://46outdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ Connect With Jester:…
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Tune in as Jester shares her daily audio vlogs from her 10 Days, 50 Miles, 1 Local Adventure Challenge. Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Website: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektodomore/ 46 Outdoor Co.: https://46outdoors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesappleton46/ Connect With Jester:…
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Seek To Do More With My Coach James Appleton
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Welcome back James Appleton to the podcast! James is a fellow Podcaster, Author, Entrepreneur, and now my Coach! I'm excited for James and I to talk about my progress toward better overall health. Seek To Do More [+] Connect With James Appleton (Jester's Coach): Hire James To Be Your Coach: https://seektodomore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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Jester introduces you to a new podcast she is helping produce and edit titled, Stories That Inspire Us by Hiker Medals. Hiker Medals: https://hikermedals.com 10% Off Your First Order Use Code: JESTER Podcast Host & Producer: Julie Gayheart (Jester) Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com YouTube Livestream: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZshhna…
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Jason Smith recently completed his Mountains to Sea Trail Section Hike and he's joining me to share all about his journey. Jason and I met in 2021 at NC Trail Days and we have stayed in contact with each other ever since. I am looking forward to hearing Jason share why he wanted to hike, paddle, and bike across the State of North Carolina Connect W…
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A New Season For Building Strength & Going HIKING
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A New Season For Building Strength & Going HIKING! Connect With My Coach James Appleton: Seek To Do More: https://absoluteaid.com/pages/the-seek-to-do-more-program-absoluteaid 46 Outdoors: https://46outdoors.com/ Allegheny Trail Podcast: Website: https://www.hikethealleghenytrail.org/alt-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmZs…
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"Jester" Section Hiker Highlights with Tara Dower (Candy Mama). Hardrock 100 Mile: https://hardrock100.com/ I Run Far: Article: https://www.irunfar.com/2024-hardrock-100-lottery-results Javelina 100 2023 Race Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF4XhmFZjUQ&list=PLZS_k6BQeW_JYBYJGP-zvznni9I6wiGka&index=14&t=805s Previous Podcast Episodes With …
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171: Allegheny Trail Podcast: Pilot Episode
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Join me as I chat with 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. 20…
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"Jester" Section Hiker Highlights with Liz "Snorkel" Thomas. Connect with Liz "Snorkel" Thomas: Website: https://www.eathomas.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizthomashiking Treeline Review: https://www.treelinereview.com / Long Trails: Mastering The Art Of A Thru Hike https://www.amazon.com/Backpacker-Long-Trails-Mastering-Thru-Hike…
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170: Tara Dower is HANDPICKED for the 2024 HARDROCK 100
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Join me as I chat with Tara Dower (Candy Mama) who just found out she is in the 2024 Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run! Hardrock 100 Mile: https://hardrock100.com/ I Run Far: Article: https://www.irunfar.com/2024-hardrock-100-lottery-results Javelina 100 2023 Race Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF4XhmFZjUQ&list=PLZS_k6BQeW_JYBYJGP-zvznni9I…
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169: Liz "Snorkel" Thomas | 10 Year Section Hike Of The PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
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Liz Thomas is a professional hiker, adventure conservationist, and outdoor writer who broke the women’s self-supported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail. Considered among the most experienced hikers in the US, she’s known for backpacking light, fast, and solo. Liz has hiked more than 20,000 miles on 25+ long trails including com…
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The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast released its first Episode on December 1, 2019. I thought it would be fun to take a look at the Top 10 Downloaded Episodes over the past four years of the show and give you some behind the scenes info. on how those guests ended up on the podcast! Top 10 Playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp…
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The "Jester" Section Hiker Podcast released its first Episode on December 1, 2019. I thought it would be fun to take a look at the Top 10 Downloaded Episodes over the past four years of the show and give you some behind the scenes info. on how those guests ended up on the podcast! Top 10 Playlist (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp…
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Beyond The Trail | Jester Wallis Productions
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Jester is excited to share with you all in this episode some bonus content from the Beyond The Trail Podcast - Episode #9. Jester and Austin started the Beyond The Trail Podcast in early 2023 and the live production of the show lives on their company YouTube Channel, Jester Wallis Productions. Watch More Episodes Of Beyond The Trail: https://youtub…
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I first crossed paths with Alpha Gal back in the Summer of 2020 on a section of the Appalachian Trail. John met up with me and Maria Wishart on a section of trail just north of Shenandoah National Park. In fact as I am typing this it was July 4th 2020! Since then we have kept in touch mostly via Instagram and it's long over due to have Alpha Gal on…
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168: John Kriz (Alpha Gal) | Section Hiking & Thru Hiking
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I first crossed paths with Alpha Gal back in the Summer of 2020 on a section of the Appalachian Trail. John met up with me and Maria Wishart on a section of trail just north of Shenandoah National Park. In fact as I am typing this it was July 4th 2020! Since then we have kept in touch mostly via Instagram and it's long over due to have Alpha Gal on…
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