
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 was clearly death gripping the cliff" – dramatic video shows intense rescue of Pacific Crest Trail hiker
By Julia Clarke published
The woman had been holding her precarious position on the cliffside for over an hour before help arrived

The "excellent" Hoka Skyline-Float X hiking shoe pampers your feet with plant-based materials, and it's $35 off right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals This rugged-but-comfortable hiking shoe gives you confidence on the trails, and it just got marked down on Hoka's site

Amazfit Active 2 review: a zippy smartwatch that punches well above its weight
By Julia Clarke published
For under $100, this brilliantly featured smartwatch offers tons of great perks for runners, hikers, movers and shakers

Snowboarder who died at Maine ski resort was searching for dropped glove in closed terrain when he slipped and fell
By Julia Clarke last updated
The man reportedly venured into icy terrain in search of the lost item

I tested Patagonia's Triolet Pants out in the Gore-Tex rain tower and stayed dry – you can save $100 off them right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals These sturdy pants protect against wind and snow as well as rain, and they're 24% off at REI right now

Watch out Yeti – Coleman is coming for your premium coolers with a new line of hard-sided coolboxes that "keep ice in check" for up to 5 days
By Julia Clarke published
The Coleman Pro coolers are made using the same construction technique as Yeti, but come at an easier price

Would you ditch your hiking boots and ride an escalator to the top of this gnarly mountain?
By Julia Clarke published
New images have emerged of the sprawling project, which lets visitors ascend thousands of feet without breaking a sweat

Rise of the machine: I just hiked the UK's highest mountain in Hypershell's new exoskeleton
By Julia Clarke published
Is Advnture writer Julia Clarke the first cyborg to successfully scale Ben Nevis?

AllTrails+ is my go-to hiking app, thanks to great perks like offline maps – you can save 50% off a full year of membership right now
By Julia Clarke last updated
Hikers in the UK can benefit from all the perks of an AllTrails+ membership at half the usual price

"Signing that letter was a mistake": REI apologizes for endorsing politician behind America's National Parks chaos
By Julia Clarke published
The outdoor brand has pulled its support and launched a petition to keep public lands public

Berghaus becomes first brand in the world to use new 2.5L Pertex Shield Pro waterproof fabric in rain pants
By Julia Clarke published
The new Berghaus Pacsmart Pants will be the first to harness the new technology

The North Face Summit Series Pro 120 Crew review: this technical base layer manages moisture so you don't have to
By Julia Clarke published
This high-performing first layer is made from 100% recycled material and ready for adventure

I've hiked and scrambled in comfort all over Scotland and the Alps with these awesome Arc'teryx pants – you can get them for under $140 at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals These uber light and stretchy softshell pants deliver comfort on the trail, and they're 30% off while supplies last

"Raw ultra thru-hiking madness": German hiker burns through 4 pairs of Altras to deliver decisive new women's record on New Zealand's iconic Te Araroa Trail
By Julia Clarke published
Zäck shaved three days off the previous women's self-supported record and set a new women's overall speed time

11 hiking tips to motivate you to get outdoors in springtime
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our 11 spring hiking tips cover all the essentials for planning your route, dressing for shoulder season weather and staying safe in the backcountry

The compact Garmin Instinct 2S Solar runs for longer than you can, and it's a gigantic 46% off at Amazon right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals For less than $215, you get unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode and all the best training features

Former Dartmouth ski racing champion, 26, dies in Palisades Tahoe accident
By Julia Clarke published
Curtis died from a head injury at the California resort

Hikers say the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer is everything they look for in an ultralight down jacket – it's a giant 50% off at Backcountry right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Osprey Daylite is neat, durable and on sale

Sea to Summit's new Ether Light XR Pro Sleeping Mat promises next-level comfort for your ultralight adventures
By Julia Clarke published
This is the most technically advanced sleeping pad from the Aussie brand yet

"That was cracking" – Damian Hall sets new record on 300k Northern Traverse, enjoys a nice cup of tea at the finish
By Julia Clarke published
Hall's victory was practically a one-man show

"Tragic and unforeseeable" – 1 killed when tree falls on remote wilderness campsite where 4 were sleeping in hammocks
By Julia Clarke last updated
Another injured camper is said to be in a stable condition

VAN-7561 - UYN Palomo Shoes review: the magic of merino and the hoof of an Ibex unite to inspire this casual walking shoe . .
By Julia Clarke published
A bouncy urban trainer with a little added protection for when your adventures go just a little off-piste

Rumpl's first sleeping bag lets you turn the temperature up or down with "game-changing layering system"
By Julia Clarke published
The Rumpl Wrap Sack is a roomy sleeping bag that lets you customize your comfort
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