
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

This "cozy" Therm-a-Rest sleeping bag gives side sleepers plenty of room to curl up in comfort and it's a massive 40% off at Backcountry right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals Grab this premium bag for less than $115 right now

Hiker rescued after getting stranded overnight between 2 fast-moving brooks during spring runoff
By Julia Clarke published
The hiker's plans were blighted by heavy rains in addition to seasonal snow melt

"Biggest trail fight of my life" – new course records from Emily Hawgood, Francesco Puppi at Canyons by UTMB 100k as final golden tickets handed out for Western States
By Julia Clarke last updated
The unusually cold California race was the last chance for elite ultra runners to secure a spot in the Western States 2025

This top-rated Gore-Tex jacket from Outdoor Research is usually $379 – you can save $115 on it right now at REI
By Julia Clarke published
Deals At just $265, this jacket is a reliable wet weather staple

"A little dream of mine for a while now" – Katie Schide grabs gold at World Trail Majors race just 2 weeks after signing with new sponsor
By Julia Clarke published
Schide came back for another go at the MIUT after finishing second to Courtney Dauwalter in 2019

Grumble no more, Yeti fans – the awesome Roadie 24 hard cooler just got the upgrade you've been begging for
By Julia Clarke published
Yeti fans have been complaining about the design of the brand's portable cooler, and the brand has listened

Adidas Sport SP0095 sunglasses review: high on performance, low on style
By Julia Clarke published
These wraparound shades look whacky and sit a little too far from your face, but we can't deny they're light, comfortable and won't budge during your next trail run

The best Garmin watches 2025: incredible smartwatches to track your movement and metrics
By Julia Clarke, Cat Ellis, Charlie Lyon, Will Symons last updated
We've tested the very best Garmin watches and their myriad functions to help you choose the right one for your sport, ambitions and budget

“Our iconic 14ers will now be even more accessible and safe to summit" – 12 popular Colorado trails slated for a major refresh
By Julia Clarke published
The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative has been awarded a $250,000 grant to reconstruct and restore 12 summit trails

We gave the Saucony Endorphin Edge trail shoes a perfect 5 stars for "uncompromising stability" – they're now a massive 65% off at Amazon
By Julia Clarke published
Deals Yes, you read it right – grab these awesome shoes for less than $70 right now

Massachusetts mother of 4 dies in fall during family hike in Purgatory Chasm
By Julia Clarke published
Police say the woman was hiking with three of her children when the incident occurred

How to watch the Golden Trail World Series in 2025: Salomon inks new deal to live stream international trail running circuit
By Julia Clarke published
The multi-year partnership means you can watch the leading short-distance trail running circuit from home, or anywhere else

Kick back and enjoy the night sky with Nemo's Stargaze Reclining Camp Chair – now over $100 off at Backcountry
By Julia Clarke published
Deals This light and packable recliner is great for stargazing, and it's under $200 right now

Strava can now predict how long it will take you to run that 5k – or marathon – thanks to new Performance Predictions tool
By Julia Clarke published
Performance Predictions is available now to Strava subscribers

"A gentlemen's challenge": watch Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell and Sonnie Trotter in a quiet race to send a 5.14d again
By Julia Clarke last updated
The three rock climbers set a private competition to see who could be the first to "climb a rather hard route" again

This premium Yeti soft cooler wowed us with its "hard as nails" construction when we took it to the beach – it's a generous 20% off right now
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals This portable soft-sided Yeti cooler is classy and keeps food and drinks cool, but it's pricey – until now, anyway

"A perfect fit" – Strava's 150 million users get a new running coach, as brand acquires coaching app Runna
By Julia Clarke published
Runna joins more than 100 training apps already connected to Strava

Outdoor brand Nemo "challenges the status quo" and comes up with the world's first bluesign-approved backpacking tent
By Julia Clarke published
The bestselling Dagger Osmo tent is now made without harmful chemicals, and it's more spacious than ever

This insanely innovative shoe from Kilian Jornet's Nnormal has 3 interchangeable midsoles so you can mix it up on the trail
By Julia Clarke published
Yes, you read it right – you can switch out the midsole of this trail shoe depending on whether you want to go light and fast or long and slow

The Columbia Konos TRS Outdry was my favorite hiking shoe of 2024 – you can find it for under $70 right now
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals I've hiked in these brilliantly comfortable shoes across the UK and the Alps and I can't get enough of them

Tired of eating out of your Rambler mug at camp? Yeti just dropped the perfect solution – stackable, insulated bowls
By Julia Clarke published
Yeti just dropped the perfect solution to transporting food to camp – and it's not a cooler

"Way better than the Nano Puff" – is Patagonia's new Light Gust mid layer the perfect companion for your spring adventures?
By Julia Clarke published
The perennially popular brand says the Light Gust Jacket is built for mixed weather conditions on the trail and traveling light
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