
Julia Clarke
Julia Clarke is a staff writer for Advnture.com and the author of the book Restorative Yoga for Beginners. She loves to explore mountains on foot, bike, skis and belay and then recover on the the yoga mat. Julia graduated with a degree in journalism in 2004 and spent eight years working as a radio presenter in Kansas City, Vermont, Boston and New York City before discovering the joys of the Rocky Mountains. She then detoured west to Colorado and enjoyed 11 years teaching yoga in Vail before returning to her hometown of Glasgow, Scotland in 2020 to focus on family and writing.
Latest articles by Julia Clarke

"She looks like she ran a 5k" - Courtney Dauwalter back on form with Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB win
By Julia Clarke published
The queen of ultra running shows her Cocodona DNF hasn't taken the wind out of her sails

"Cool calm and collected" - Caleb Olson cracks Western States, Kilian Jornet takes 3rd, carnage for Roche and Bouillard
By Julia Clarke published
This year's Western States 100 ultra proved too much for several big names, but still delivered some seriously fast finishes

"Today, she owns it" - Abby Hall comes back from serious injury to smash Western States, but the course beats Riley Brady
By Julia Clarke published
It was a tale of redemption for the Arizona runner in this year's Western States 100

Lowa Renegade Evo GTX Mid hiking boots review: to Everest Base Camp and back, blister-free and without a hint of foot fatigue
By Julia Clarke published
These premium hiking boots just about do it all, with enough protection for rocky trails and wet days wrapped up in a supportive, comfortable package

Cool news: REI just beat Amazon Prime Day to the punch with a massive members-only July 4 sale – you can save 20% off any full-price Yeti item you want right now
By Julia Clarke published
REI members can use the discount on one Yeti item, and the sale could save you nearly $100 off Yeti's top-rated coolers

Yosemite worker who died in rock climbing fall identified as high school grad who "found joy in feeling small beneath towering cliffs"
By Julia Clarke published
The 18-year-old fell to his death in a popular Yosemite climbing area

Second cause of death released after 2 hikers, father and daughter, found dead near Mount Katahdin summit in freezing conditions
By Julia Clarke published
The bodies of Tim Keiderling and his daughter Esther were found near the summit of Maine's highest peak in challenging weather conditions

Murder-suicide suspected for 2 backcountry campers – father and son – found dead on remote Isle Royale National Park, according to medical examiner
By Julia Clarke published
The FBI has been investigating the case after the bodies were found earlier this month

Garmin Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 see massive update with 28 awesome new features – as a trail runner, here are the 4 I'm most excited about
By Julia Clarke published
The new features are already available in the new Garmin Venu X1 and Forerunner 970

One of 3 hikers who died after jumping into "brutal" California waterfall was former diving champion, according to search and recovery team
By Julia Clarke last updated
The bodies of the men were recovered days after they jumped into Rattlesnake Falls and never resurfaced

Two out-of-state teenage hikers spend night cliffed out on one of Colorado's deadliest 14ers after "seeking a shorter route down"
By Julia Clarke published
Rescuers battled a brief snow shower and lightning to bring the teenagers down safely

I used this innovative Big Agnes sleeping bag to stay cozy at nearly 17,000ft on the trek to Everest Base Camp – it's over $110 off in Backcountry's summer sale
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals The Big Agnes Torchlight EXP 0 adjusts to your sleep style and body shape

The new subscription-free Amazfit smartwatch and strap combo is an "all-in-one training and recovery system" that puts Garmin on watch
By Julia Clarke last updated
The Balance 2 smartwatch and Helio Strap promise more precise performance tracking

What is the Western States Endurance Run – and why is it such a big deal in ultra running?
By Julia Clarke published
It's the original 100-miler, but that's not the only thing that makes this iconic trail race special

"It was the best test, and the best outcome”: Kilian Jornet dominated the UTMB and Hardrock 100 in his Nnormal Kjerag trail shoes – grab a pair up to 30% off in Backcountry's summer sale
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Keen Targhee III remains one of the brand's most popular styles

Brazilian hiker found dead after falling down cliff on Indonesian volcano when hiking guide left her behind, according to family
By Julia Clarke last updated
26-year-old Juliana Marins was hiking on Mt Rinjani when she fell into a deep ravine 4 days ago

These lightweight Scarpa hiking boots combine the "nimble feel of a trail runner" with protection and grip – they're over $70 off in Backcountry's summer sale
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Keen Targhee III remains one of the brand's most popular styles

Compact, clever and comfortable: the outrageously innovative Helinox Chair Zero High Back is a game-changer for camping, and it's 25% off at Backcountry right now
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Grab this lightweight camping chair for just $134 right now

Hypothermic hiker rescued by train from Mt Washington in "life threatening" conditions on summer solstice
By Julia Clarke published
The woman was unable to move or communicate

How to waterproof a backpack: five great ideas to keep your gear dry as a bone, whatever the weather
By Julia Clarke last updated
We reveal five simple ways to waterproof a backpack so that spare clothes, kit and food stay dry in the rain

The "fantastic" Osprey Talon 36 is perfect for trekking and travel – it's under $150 at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Osprey Daylite is neat, durable and on sale

The On Cloudultra Pro "pushes the boundaries of trail running" – just in time for race season
By Julia Clarke published
The On Cloudultra Pro is built for elite and dedicated trail runners who want to go the distance

Showers? WiFi? Replacement trekking poles? What’s available – and what’s not – on the trek to Everest Base Camp?
By Julia Clarke published
Trekking to the world's highest base camp doesn’t mean that you’ll have to go for 11 days without charging your phone or seeing a proper toilet
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