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At The Adventure Gene, our mission is to enable outdoor journeys by sharing hard-fought knowledge and expertise. That’s why we run education-focused guided hiking trips. It’s also why we created our education hub – to share the thoughts, experiences and opinions of professional hikers who live and breathe the outdoors.

We regularly update our education hub with free information and don’t keep anything exclusively for our guided trips.

If there is something you would like to learn more about please let us know as it would probably make a great article!

– Maddie, Tom & The Adventure Gene Team

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Breakfast Recipe: Cinnamon & Almond Semolina

A delicious spin on traditional oatmeal for breakfast. Semolina is a fantastic grain to substitute for a bit of variety, providing a nutritious and easy to prepare alternative in the backcountry.

Breakfast Recipe: Breakfast Burrito

A delicious savoury breakfast that is quick and easy to prepare at home ahead of time. This recipe is one of our go to breakfasts whilst hiking and never fails to impress our hiking mates!

Dinner Recipe: Chicken Pesto Pasta

A delicious basil and parmesan flavoured pasta that is quick and easy to prepare. Made using ingredients that can be found in supermarkets, this classic pasta dish is one of our go to hiking meals.

Dinner Recipe: Spag Bol

A classic dish that can easily be converted into a backcountry favourite! Nutritious and easy to prepare at home before the trip, this hearty Spag Bol never fails to please at the end of the day.

Poncho vs Rain Jacket: How to Stay Dry Whilst Hiking

Choosing rain protection can be tricky. We compare jackets and ponchos, weighing their pros and cons for different conditions.

QOTA Meal Replacement Powder Review

Staying fueled on the trail is tough. Meal replacement powders like QOTA help maintain calories, nutrients, and energy during long hikes.

How to Use Strava Heatmaps for Hiking

Learn how to use Strava heatmaps to uncover popular trails, gauge difficulty, and plan smarter routes for your next hike.

Nashville Cutaway Pack Review: Insights from Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail

The Nashville Cutaway frameless pack, with adjustable straps, proved highly comfortable on our long-distance hikes on TA and PCT.