Magic on the trail: How ‘Hiccup’ hiked 1,600 miles from Carson City to Canada

Magic on the trail: How ‘Hiccup’ hiked 1,600 miles from Carson City to Canada

On Aug. 26, Julianne Mahoney became the first hiker to complete the Carson City to Canada Quest.Petra Molina / Sierra Sun Two months ago, Julianne Mahoney stood on the steps of the Nevada State Capitol with a pink backpack strapped to her shoulders and her boots laced tight. With the Canadian border in mind, she began her journey. After 1,600 miles, she became the first hiker to complete the Carson City to Canada Quest on Aug. 26, breaking in th…