Triple Crown, Double Tahoe, One Jeffrey
In this episode, I sit down with Krista, winner of the Jeffrey Award for Most Tragic FKT, to talk about what might be the happiest tragic FKT of all time. We start with the infamous double Tahoe Rim Trail effort, an adventure that was never officially recognized, never really meant to be an FKT, and somehow still earned an award. From there, the conversation spirals in the best possible way. We get into thru-hiking origins, trail names, COVID-era Appalachian Trail chaos, living in vehicles, selling bikes in Poland, walking across Europe, scary moments on trail, bear encounters, ultra running detours, and the strange emotional comedown that follows big goals. Krista is thoughtful, honest, funny, and self-aware in a way that makes this episode feel less like an interview and more like two people trying to understand why we keep choosing hard, inconvenient adventures. We also accidentally pitch a thru-hiker assisted living facility, question the economics of adventure, and agree that sometimes the process matters more than the recognition. This is one of those conversations that reminds me why I love long trails, long runs, and talking to people who are willing to build unconventional lives around curiosity and movement. Follow Krista on Instagra: / kristafas Chapters 00:00 The Tragic FKT Award 01:54 The Tahoe Rim Trail Experience 03:50 Travel Adventures and Countries Visited 06:52 Biking vs. Hiking: A Personal Preference 09:52 The European Adventure: From Biking to Hiking 12:44 Challenges and Changes in Travel Plans 15:32 Scary Moments on the Trail 18:29 The Journey of Thru-Hiking 21:51 COVID-19 and the AT Experience 25:45 The PCT and CDT: A New Chapter 29:35 Post-Triple Crown Adventures 31:35 Transitioning to Ultra Running 32:56 The Journey into Ultra Running 35:02 The Draw to Challenging Adventures 37:12 Coping with Post-Trail Depression 39:00 Living the Adventure Lifestyle 42:01 Making Sacrifices for Adventure 45:01 Life Lessons from Thru-Hiking 50:33 Transformative Experiences in Nature 53:38 Wildlife Encounters and Their Impact 57:03 Innovative Ideas for the Future of Adventure 01:02:59 Introduction to Outdoor Adventures 01:03:28 Sponsorships and Support for the Show Support our Sponsors: Sawyer: https://sawyerdirect.net/ Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726 CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffee Garage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8ab Subscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.com Support this content on patreon: / freeoutside Buy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSF Email me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at [email protected] Watch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/f... Website: www.Freeoutside.com Instagram: thefreeoutside facebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside #Trailrunning #Runningnews #Outdoors #Outdooradventure
