The Daughter's WalkBy: Jane Kirkpatrick A mother's tragedy, a daughter's desire and the 7000 mile journey that changed their lives. In 1896 Norwegian American Helga Estby accepted a wager from the fashion industry to walk from Spokane, Washington to New York City within seven months in an effort to earn $10,000. Bringing along her nineteen year old daughter Clara, the two made their way on the 3500 mile trek by following the railroad tracks and motivated by the money