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Post Archive of Maddie Wait

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Maddie Wait
Co-founder of The Adventure Gene, Maddie is an experienced hiker and backcountry skier with over 20,000km of experience. She set the hiking speed record for Te Araroa and recently completed a winter ski traverse of the Australian Alps Walking Track. Maddie is also an avid backcountry chef!

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Dinner Recipe: Cottage Pie

Cottage pie is the ultimate backcountry comfort food, easily coming together at camp to provide a warming, hearty reward after a long day of hiking.

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Dinner Recipe: Nachos

Nachos are very easy to make on the trail, with a range of ingredients and options to suite a variety of palates.

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Dessert Recipe: Lemon cheesecake

A light, zesty dessert that’s perfect after a big day on the trail—refreshing, simple, and easy to prepare.

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Dinner Recipe: Chicken Dahl

A warm, hearty meal to enjoy at the end of the day with added protein for recovery whilst hiking.

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Breakfast Recipe: French Toast

A delicious sweet breakfast that is super quick to prepare at home and make on the trail. It never fails to impress!

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Why You Should Use Digital Navigation Methods for Hiking

We use phone GPS and digital maps for hiking; they’re often more reliable than paper maps, especially with a robust navigation system in place.

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Down Vs Synthetic Insulation

A quick guide to choosing between down and synthetic insulation — understand warmth, weight, and weather performance.

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Dessert Recipe: Apple Crumble

There’s nothing better than settling into camp after a long day and tucking into a warm bowl of cinnamon spiced oats topped with a buttery crumble.
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