Latest articles by Julia Clarke
Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft sleeping pad review: for princesses (and princes) who don't like peas
You'd hardly know you were sleeping on the ground with this plushest of pads
Rab Firewall Alpine Waterproof Jacket review: a practically flawless rain shield for top-of-the-mountain adventures
Lightweight yet powerful, this jacket will give you the confidence to keep exploring, no matter what the forecast says
Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX hiking boots review: light and grippy for technical trails, but a few edits are needed to improve lacing and comfort
These lightweight hiking boots have some great technical features, but could use some tweaks for comfort and fit
Big Agnes Torchlight EXP 0° sleeping bag review: this warm, expandable design was perfect for freezing nights on my trek to Everest Base Camp
Perfect for side sleepers and cold expeditions, this innovative design expands when you need more room without losing warmth
Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket review: an impossibly light and packable layer, ready for every trail run
This truly featherlight jacket is in the running for the best we've ever tested
Brooks Cascadia 19 trail running shoe review: a light and agile shoe that's technical enough for most terrain
This versatile shoe seems to fit virtually any bill for off-road runners
“The mountains don't discriminate”: Black Trail Runners sees runaway success with record participation in challenging UTMB finals
Eight runners from the organization competed in events across the finals
Jetboil Genesis Basecamp System Isobutane review: a savvy two-burner with ferocious power that brings full kitchen capability to car camping
This ultra-packable two-burner stove harnesses Jetboil's legendary quick-boiling technology into a complete kitchen for the outdoors
Amazfit T-Rex 3 review: a burly adventure watch that leaves room for improvement
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 isn't perfect, but it packs a lot of punch at a great price
Fjällraven Abisko Trail Fleece review: I lived in this jacket for the trek to Everest Base Camp, and it's perfect
Smartly designed to optimize warmth and breathability, this technical fleece has the goods for cold expeditions and hanging out at a beer garden
Injinji Trail Midweight Crew socks review: five days of friction-free fun trekking in the Himalayas
These performance hiking socks keep your toes apart to reduce friction
Big Agnes Rapide SL Pillow review: inflates in two puffs, and your days of waking up with a stiff neck at camp are over
The ultralight Rapide SL pillow is perfectly packable and delivers a great night's sleep at camp
Hoka Mafate X trail running shoe review: a shock-absorbing comfort fest for bouncing along gravel trails
This plush, towering trail shoe is a bit of a heavyweight, but it surprises with its grip and stability
Hiking a glacier to Col d’Entreves: a breathtaking introduction to mountaineering on the Mont Blanc Massif
A glacier trek to Col d’Entreves is a beginner-friendly but exhilarating and high-risk experience
I climbed a mountain to celebrate International Women’s Day – and got mansplained at the top
Even at the top of a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, these elite runners weren’t safe from mansplaining – why is it so hard for men to respect women in the hills?
“I broke all the rules that people set for women to run safely” – how ultra runner Keri Wallace overcame her fear of the dark, and set a world record
We speak to Keri Wallace, the first-ever woman to run the West Highland Way solo, unsupported, and in winter
How to navigate the US National Parks reservation system
A travel expert gave us her top seven hacks for navigating the National Parks reservation system this summer to make sure you keep having unforgettable adventures
Why walking helps us think: a philosopher's take
We ask a scholar for some ideas on why walking helps us think as well as strengthening our lungs and legs
Blue skies, back bowls and big days on the hill: a late-season ski trip to Vail
We head to one of the biggest ski resorts in the world to discover what the Rocky Mountains have to offer
We finally know why morning light is so crucial to your health
We speak to a doctor and pioneering researcher and uncover groundbreaking new details on how morning light can boost your health and performance, and even reverse the effects of aging
Chucking bombs, saving lives and fresh tracks: a day in the life of ski patrol
We spent the day with Verbier ski patrol learning everything they do to control avalanche risk, rescue injured skiers and keep the mountain safe
The key to being a better athlete may lie in your gut
A pioneering researcher explains the science behind the microbiome and motivation, plus how to eat for performance
Hiking first dates: horror stories and happy endings
Is hiking a good first date? Our readers share hiking first date horror stories and happy endings to help you choose between dinner for two or the trail
