Everybody in the state of Alaska is acquainted with the Korth family. A family of five living in the farthest end of Alaska. Krin Nelson is the youngest daughter of the Korth household. Her parents, Heimo and Edna Horth rose to fame following their appearances in the reality series, The Last Alaskans. The series followed the Horth household as they tried their best to survive against the cold weather. And while her parents continue to live in the snowy basin of Alaska, Krin, and her sisters, have since moved on with their lives. In this article, we take a closer look at the wiki-styled bio of Krin Nelson.
Wiki/Bio Facts
| Fact | Description |
|---|---|
| Full name | Krin Korth Nelson |
| Date of birth | Unknown |
| Place of birth | Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian and Yupik Eskimo |
| Gender | Female |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Parents | Heimo Korth and Edna Korth |
| Siblings | Rhonda Korth, Coleen Korth, and Krystal Korth |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Scott Nelson |
| Children | Colby Nelson |
| Occupation | Reality TV star, hunter, fisherman, outdoorswoman |
| Net worth | Estimated at $100,000 as of 2023 |
| TV show | The Last Alaskans |
| Facebook page | Krin Nelson |
| Instagram account | krinelson |
| Book appearance | The Final Frontiersman: Heimo Korth and His Family, Alone in Alaska’s Arctic Wilderness by James Campbell |
| Documentary appearance | Surviving Alone in Alaska |
| Discovery Channel series appearance | The Last Alaskans |
| Lifestyle | Lives in a remote cabin in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with her husband and son, moves between cabins seasonally, hunts and fishes for food, travels to exotic locations occasionally |
| Skills | Skilled in hunting, fishing, trapping, skinning, cooking, gardening, sewing, and survival techniques learned from her father |
| Challenges | Faced harsh weather conditions, wildlife threats, isolation, limited resources, and a miscarriage in 2019 |
| Achievements | Raised a healthy son in the wilderness, inherited the rights to live in the refuge from her father, became a popular TV personality and social media influencer |
| Role models | Her parents Heimo and Edna Korth |
Early Life
It is unclear as to when Krin Nelson was born. Her family living the way they are, are far away from technology and Krin herself is quite secretive about the details. Krin was born while her family was still living in Alaska. After the death of her sister, Heimo decided to relocate the kids to a safer place. Born and raised in Alaska, Krin is big on fishing and hunting. Little is known about her academics and her early life. But judging from the way her family operates, it is safe to say Krin spent most of her life in the woods. Krin also has two elder sisters, Rhonda and Melinda.
Family life
Krin is a firefighter and is married to a US marine by the name of Scott Nelson. It is unclear as to how and where the pair met and got married. The pair have a baby boy, Colby. Colby Nelson was born on the 17th of April 2016. He shares his birthday with his grandfather, Heimo Korth.
Krin was pregnant once again in June of 2019 but lost the baby due to miscarriage. The pair took to Instagram to disclose the sad news. She mentioned that the baby’s heart stopped somewhere between 15-16 weeks. However, they overcame that difficulty with courage and resilience, and grew stronger as a couple. Krin and Scott are still married as of 2023. They are also hoping to have another baby in the future.
TV appearances
Both of Krin’s parents, Edna and Heimo are well-known figures of reality TV. Even though Krin made some on and off appearances on the show, she never worked as a full cast member. Even though Krin may not appear so frequently on the show, she loves visiting her family every now and then. Her family tags along in those visits and Heimo is absolutely smitten with his grandson.
Social Media
Krin Nelson is big on social media and often uses the platform to dish out relevant news with fans of the show. She regularly posts updates about her parents and his more than happy to post pictures of her family. She has gathered over 50K fans on Facebook and has around 10K fan following on Instagram. Krin loves to take pictures of young Coby and posts them regularly on the medium.
Even though Krin has not made regular appearances on she loves the great outdoors. Like her father, she is an expert hunter and often takes her son in her hunting adventures.
Physical Traits
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Height | Around 5 feet 5 inches or 165cm |
| Weight | Around 60 Kg or 132 lbs |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Hair length | Long, usually tied in a ponytail or a braid |
| Hair style | Casual, sometimes accessorized with hats or headbands |
| Eye color | Drack brown |
| Skin tone | Fair, sometimes tanned from exposure to the sun |
| Facial features | Oval-shaped face, high cheekbones, thin lips, small nose, arched eyebrows |
| Body type | Slim, athletic, curvy |
| Tattoos | None visible |
| Piercing | On ears |
| Clothing style | Practical, comfortable, warm, sometimes colorful or fashionable |
| Accessories | Sunglasses, gloves, scarves, earrings, necklaces, rings |
| Footwear | Boots, sneakers, sandals |
| Signature look | A smile that shows her happiness and optimism |