Mary Emerick (Monkey Bars)

Today's guest on the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast is Mary Emerick aka Monkey Bars. Mary completed her 8-year section hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in August of 2019. She is also a published author of two books; her memoir, "Fire In The Heart", and a novel, titled "Geography of Water." Mary shares with Jester how she found it hard to hike in "the bubble", and how it is challenging to find hiking partners with the "same hiking style." "Let's Talk Gear" with Steve Kammeyer: Steve and Jester dive into the world of hammocks. Steve answers questions on what to purchase, proper setup, and shares information about the Palmetto State Hangers "Fall Sprawl." Episode #13 of the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast is dedicated to Kris "Sherpa" Fowler who went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail in October of 2016. You will hear more about "Sherpa" on this episode during the guest interview and can find more information on the dedicated Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/BringKrisFowlerHome/ Connect with Mary Emerick: Website: https://maryemerick.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.emerick.14 Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/229789257 Hammock Resources Mentioned: Jason Flowers owner of Walhalla Hammocks: https://www.facebook.com/walhallahammocks/ Palmetto State Hangers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PalmettoStateHangers/ Kris "Sherpa" Fowler Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BringKrisFowlerHome/ Missing on the PCT: https://www.pctmissing.org/ Thanks for listening. Be safe out there, and Happy Section Hiking! Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesterhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesterhikes Music provided for this Podcast by The Okee Dokee Brothers "Through The Woods" www.okeedokee.org Connect with Steve "Ki-Ki" Kammeyer: Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/BackpackingGearFleaMarket Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYQ3vC-zZHvykhQa7dYSkg/feed