Latest articles by Julia Clarke
Getting cliffed out: stay safe and steer clear of this worst-case hiking scenario with our expert guide
Getting cliffed out is one of the worst things that can happen while hiking - here's how to avoid it, and what to do if it happens to you
The best 2-person tents 2025: built for the wilderness with minimal bulk, whether you're backpacking or car camping
Our selection of the best 2-person tents are highly portable and give reliable shelter for your backcountry expeditions
Jim Walmsley confirms UTMB 2025 bid – here's who else is starting, and who's missing from the list at ultra running's biggest race
The start list for the UTMB finals in August has been released, and as usual, it's a veritable Who's Who of ultra running – but there are some notable runners missing
"See you in a month, Chamonix!": Courtney Dauwalter confirms UTMB finals 2025 bid – can she get her throne back?
After her disappointing Cocodona 250 attempt, Dauwalter has brushed off her Shortneys and is getting back on the trail
Arc'teryx revamps its all-mountain Beta jacket with sustainability in mind, calling it the "best so far"
The brand new Arc'teryx Beta AR boasts the PFAS-free Gore-Tex and a new pattern to cut down on waste
Teenage Yellowstone hiker sustains "significant" burns while walking in thermal area
This is the first known thermal injury in Yellowstone in 2025
The Garmin Instinct Solar has a "ridiculous" battery life for multi-day adventures, and at under $280 on Amazon today, it's cheaper than it's been in years
Deals This is the original Instinct Solar, which launched in 2018, and it's still a fantastic GPS watch
Second Anchorage-area hiker mauled by grizzly bear in just 4 days
The hiker sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the attack
Hikers asked to check cell phone and camera footage after couple murdered on trail in remote Arkansas State Park, composite sketch of suspect released
The couple was hiking with their two young daughters when they were attacked and killed
Ultra runner killed when sudden "extremely violent" storm breaks out during race in Romania
The race was cancelled, and 23 participants had to be rescued from the scene
Google software engineer, 29, killed by falling tree branch in Yosemite's popular Tuolumne Grove
Angela Lin was hiking with friends when the tragedy occurred
Time-tested, tough, and toasty: my "flawless" Houdini Power Houdi fleece is one of my best pieces of outdoor kit, and it's a very rare 35% off right now
Deals The Houdini Power Houdi fleece has been keeping hikers warm for more than 20 years, and it's down to just $150 right now
"Absolutely the best": the spendy Solo Stove Yukon Backyard Bundle 1.0n is a massive 50% off at Steep and Cheap right now and selling fast
Deals The fire pit built for the backyard and beyond just got a whole lot cheaper
Colorado reports first West Nile virus death of 2025 as health officials issue "simple, effective steps" for anyone spending time outdoors
State health officials urge the public to practice prevention against the mosquito-borne disease
Two separate groups of stranded hikers rescued after spending night on Katahdin's exposed Knife Edge ridge
The incidents started after dark and in inclement weather
A one-stop shop running shoe? The new Merrell ProMorph is a technical hybrid for all-terrain adventures
The ProMorph takes everything that made the Morphlite awesome and makes it more technical
"In a word: gnarly" – Hoka hypes tenacious Mafate 5 trail runner, and it's taking a new approach to control and stability on rough trails
The trail running giant is calling the newest iteration of the Mafate more cushioned and protective than ever before
This technical Arc'teryx women's fleece leaves you room for layering and freedom of movement on your outdoor adventures, and it's a giant $60 off at Amazon right now
Deals The Delta fleece is the Canadian brand's most technical, and it's only $140 right now
Going hiking this summer? You can save 50% off AllTrails+ right now and get access to thousands of offline maps, live location sharing, wrong turn alerts and more
Deals We gave the subscription version of the popular hiking app a rare 4.5-star rating, and its feature-loaded premium version is half price right now
Hiking in jeans in sweltering heat? Swimming in sewage-filled rivers? RFK Jr's recent hiking adventures are a textbook case in what not to do when you head outdoors
For once, we can all learn something about health from the US Secretary of Health and Human Services
Rescuers use drones to search for Alaska hiker who "couldn't walk" after grizzly bear attack on popular trail
The woman was mauled by the bear on a trail in Anchorage
“I ran with joy”: Stephanie Case won the Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100k, despite starting 30 minutes behind the elites and breastfeeding her daughter en route – here’s how she did it
The Canadian runner made headlines when she breastfed her way to the finish line of the tough 100k race
3 hikers seriously injured after falling on "tortuous up-and-down" section of Scotland's famous West Highland Way
Two of the hikers had to be extracted across Loch Lomond by boat
