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Madelyn Dukart

Hey there! My name is Madelyn (Wrong Way on the trails). Although I live in Colorado now, I am a proud Midwesterner and a Buckeye through and through! I found hiking and backpacking as an adult; the first time I ever camped was on my first backpacking trip a few months after graduating from college. My fifth ever backpacking trip was the Appalachian Trail in 2021, and it made my feet itchy for more thru-hikes! I section-hiked the Colorado Trail in 2022/23, and I'm doing the Continental Divide Trail in 2024.

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I HATE Talking About Gear: My Gear List (Not Yours)

I HATE Talking About Gear: My Gear List (Not Yours)

When I say I hate talking about gear, I mean it. Preparing for a thru-hike is so fun, and dialing in your gear is so fun, but it can warrant some

Mar 24, 2024 : Madelyn Dukart
Boyfriend or Best Friend: Who is the Better Thru-Hiking Partner? (part 1)

Boyfriend or Best Friend: Who is the Better Thru-Hiking Partner? (part 1)

Out of the many difficult decisions required before embarking on a thru-hike, one of the most daunting and crucial is: who, if anyone, are you

Feb 5, 2024 : Madelyn Dukart
From Teacher to Trail: My Accidental Journey to the Continental Divide Trail

From Teacher to Trail: My Accidental Journey to the Continental Divide Trail

You know how, when you're a kid, adults are always asking questions like, "What do you want to do when you grow up?" Maybe now you're the adult. Or

Jan 22, 2024 : Madelyn Dukart