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Post Archive of Tom and Maddie

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Tom and Maddie
Co-founders of The Adventure Gene, Tom and Maddie have over 40,000km of hiking experience. This includes setting speed records on the Australian Alps Walking Track, Bibbulmun Track and Te Araroa. They also have extensive international experience completing hikes such as the Pacific Crest Trail and Greater Patagonian Trail. Most recently they completed a winter ski traverse of the AAWT.

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Bibbulmun Track

The Bibbulmun Track covers 1,000 km from Perth to Albany, through forest and coastal scenery, with mild terrain and convenient resupply points.

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Australian Alps Walking Track

The AAWT spans 680 km from Walhalla to Tharwa, offering rugged alpine scenery, remote terrain, historic huts, and true solitude in Australia’s high country.

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Kiandra to Kosciuszko

Kiandra to Kosciuszko (K2K) spans 120 km from Kiandra to Australia’s highest peak, offering a challenging winter expedition with variable snow and weather.

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Winter Australian Alps Walking Track

A full winter traverse of the AAWT from Walhalla to Tharwa crosses remote, snow-covered alpine terrain, offering rugged conditions and profound solitude.

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An Ultralight Winter Traverse of the Australian Alps Walking Track

Tom and Maddie’s June 2025 winter traverse of the AAWT required three weeks of intensive preparation, gear setup, and resupply planning.

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AAWT Northbound vs Southbound: Which Way is Better? 

When planning your AAWT hike, choosing a NOBO or SOBO route offers different challenges, weather, and logistics considerations.

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Hiking the AAWT without food drops

The AAWT’s remoteness makes resupply challenging, but if food drops aren’t an option, hikers can detour to towns for supplies.

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Practical Methods to Reduce Your Environmental Footprint Whilst Hiking 

From trail etiquette to low-impact practices, these are our favourite tips for hiking with minimal environmental footprint.
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