Triple Crown, Double Tahoe, One Jeffrey

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Jan 23, 2026

Krista Houston, a Triple Crown thru‑hiker and endurance addict who’s lived out of vehicles and walked across Europe. She recounts the infamous double Tahoe Rim Trail loop, surprising travel pivots from biking to hiking, wild trail moments like a scary Kom‑Emine night and bear encounters, and the shift from long hikes to ultras and life after big goals.

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ANECDOTE

Trail Names: Ramen To Stardust

Krista earned the trail name Ramen on the AT after a hiker criticized her food choices, then later self-assigned Stardust on the PCT.
She kept Stardust despite initially feeling awkward about naming herself.

ANECDOTE

COVID-Era Appalachian Trail

Krista started the AT in Feb 2020, hiked ~800 miles, then paused for COVID before returning to finish with resupplies driven by her parents.
She mostly avoided towns and shelters because of pandemic concerns.

INSIGHT

Goals, Timing, And Trail Momentum

The Triple Crown unfolded over years as Krista moved from AT to PCT to CDT, sometimes because timing and the pandemic opened a window.
Relationships and shared goals (with Eric) shaped subsequent trail decisions.

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