Capital to Canada Quest: Inside Julianne Mahoney’s 1,600-Mile Pacific Crest Trail Adventure скачать в хорошем качестве

Capital to Canada Quest: Inside Julianne Mahoney’s 1,600-Mile Pacific Crest Trail Adventure

This week on the Sierra Rec Now Podcast, host Charlie Pankey welcomes back returning guest Julianne Mahoney ( ‪@wildjules‬ ) — the first hiker to complete the Capital to Canada Quest, a 1,600-mile journey on the Pacific Crest Trail beginning in Carson City, Nevada. In this heartfelt recap, Julianne opens up about her time on the trail — from battling 115-degree heat in Northern California to finding peace among the alpine lakes of Washington. She shares raw insights on solitude, healing, and rediscovering life after the trail, along with the kindness of strangers and the magic that defines long-distance hiking. We talk about trail community, mental health, fire recovery in the Sierra, and the lessons learned from walking 1,600 miles across the West. Whether you’re a thru-hiker, section hiker, or dreamer of the PCT, this 45-minute conversation offers a rare look inside the emotions and resilience behind one of the Sierra’s most inspiring outdoor journeys. Watch more Sierra Rec Now episodes: 🎧 Spotify 🍎 Apple Podcasts Blog Post: sierrarecmagazine.com Learn more about the Capital to Canada Quest: [Visit Carson City link] Follow Julianne on Instagram: @wyljules Brought to you by: Visit Carson Valley – Your trailhead to the Sierra. ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 – Welcome back to the Sierra Rec Now Podcast 00:39 – Julianne Mahoney returns after completing the Capital to Canada Quest 01:18 – Recovery and re-entry: the challenge of returning from the trail 03:00 – Healing through nature and reconnecting at home in Durango 04:20 – Starting the PCT without her dog Indy and emotional first days 06:00 – Losing gear, loss in the family, and the first major breakdown 08:15 – Finding rhythm and meaning on trail: slowing down to enjoy the journey 11:20 – Community and connection: finding friends and trail families 15:35 – Highlights of the trail: Palisades, Tahoe Rim, Oregon, and Washington 18:33 – Fire recovery and resilience through Northern California burn scars 21:13 – Life on trail vs. life in the world: detaching from news and distractions 24:22 – Working with Carson City and the joy of completing the quest 27:20 – Tips for future Capital to Canada hikers starting from Carson City 30:06 – Trail magic, kindness, and the generosity of locals 31:25 – If she could hike one section again: favorite stretch on the PCT 32:50 – Best trail magic moment: veggie dogs, banjo music, and community joy 34:23 – Gear talk: wild brush backpacks and lessons learned on the trail 36:27 – Cold-soaking vs. cooking and trimming down the pack 38:33 – Mindset on the trail: embracing discomfort and growth 40:00 – Final reflections and shout-outs to Visit Carson Valley #exploresierranevada #sierrabackpacking #HiddenSierraGems Follow, Discover and Engage: Download our Free Digital Magazine and discover More Sierra: http://issues.sierrarecmagazine.com/b... Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3IPjZi6... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Facebook: @sierrarecmag Instagram: @sierra_rec_magazine X : RecSierra TikTok: @sierrarec