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

Short days getting you down? BioLite’s newest “no bounce” headlamp will brighten up your nocturnal adventures
By Julia Clarke published
With 7 different lighting modes and a no-slip design, this headlamp is built for night runners and hikers

Another bad day for Vail Resorts: video shows skier on the ground after ski lift chair falls off at Attitash
By Julia Clarke last updated
The injured skier fell 20 feet in the incident

Patagonia customers give the Nano Puff Hoody 5 stars, calling it "great for all conditions" – and it's 50% off at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
You can grab this awesome jacket for less than $150

Helly Hansen Legendary Insulated Ski Pants review: reliable and comfortable leg protection for a fun day on the slopes
By Julia Clarke published
These bestselling Helly Hansen ski pants may not be the stuff of legends, but they fit well and they're soft, light and comfortable for resort days

Looking for a winter adventure but don't know where to start? The Fort William Mountain Festival is less than 2 weeks away
By Julia Clarke published
This year's schedule features some of the biggest names in the outdoors with workshops on winter hiking skills, trail running, climbing, wild swimming and more

"I lived the ultrarunning dream" – after 8 years, Damian Hall hangs up his Inov8 trail running shoes
By Julia Clarke published
Hall is the latest ultra runner to announce a change in his sponsorship, but this time there are no hard feelings

More campers across the US will soon be able to exchange propane cylinders for just $10 at REI
By Julia Clarke last updated
The propane cylinder exchange program is being expanded following a ban on single use canisters in California

Watch out Hoka – The North Face is coming for your Kaha 3s with its rugged new Offtrail Hike boots
By Julia Clarke published
Built with a rocker sole for a comfortable ride, these technical boots bring serious bite for treacherous terrain

We called the iconic Marmot PreCip Eco "one of the best waterproof jackets on the market" – and you can grab it for under $90 at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Comfortable and hard-wearing, there’s very little not to love about this jacket, especially at 25% off

Helly Hansen Kvitfjell Race Insulated Ski Jacket review: retro-styled protection with all the latest tech
By Julia Clarke published
This award-winning ski jacket was designed in collaboration with the Norwegian national alpine ski team for resort skiing and racing on cold days

My life as an avalanche dog: meet the heroic hounds of ski patrol
By Julia Clarke published
We head to the snowy slopes of Chamonix to meet the canine rescue team and find out how they save skiers' lives

This Helly Hansen softshell is "worth every penny" at regular price – but you can get it for a giant 50% off right now
By Julia Clarke published
Skiers and winter hikers love the lightweight warmth and comfort of this jacket

How ultra runner Elsey Davis shattered Arc of Attrition record – despite losing her GPS watch with 40 miles to go
By Julia Clarke published
The British runner overcame the tech hurdle and shaved a massive 25 minutes off the record for the 50-mile race

This pocket knife costs a whopping $425 – and now it's been recalled for safety reasons
By Julia Clarke published
The US company has recalled about 600 knives for refund or repair

If you're quick, you can pick up the "outstanding" Hoka Mafate Speed 4 trail running shoes for under $150 right now
By Julia Clarke published
Runners and light hikers love the excellent traction of these shoes on soft trails and packed snow

Smith's iconic, ski goggle-inspired Ultralite shades have been revamped with a new bio-based frame, still pair well with a mullet
By Julia Clarke published
Nearly 40 years on from their first drop, Smith has revived the wraparound shades for full protection on your next hike or ski trip

From alpine expeditions to ski trips, the top-rated Patagonia Black Hole Duffel makes hauling gear easy, and it's 30% off right now
By Julia Clarke published
This time-tested duffel has been part of Patagonia's core range since the 1990s and you can save up to $60 if you snap one up now

"Inadequately prepared" hikers should pay for their own rescue after winter adventure goes wrong, say officials
By Julia Clarke published
Hikers in the state can be sent a bill for rescue fees if they are found to be negligent

The top-rated Mammut Ducan 24 daypack "is the ideal no-compromise pack" and it's 25% off at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
For hikers who want to go fast and light in comfort, the Mammut Ducan 24 has the best-engineered shoulder straps in the business

"This breaks my heart" – thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail banned from crossing border into Canada
By Julia Clarke published
Northbound hikers will now have to backtrack about 30 miles to exit the trail at the end of their thru-hike

No, it's not April's Fools – Hoka just unveiled its "category-disrupting" technical Speed Loafer and we're . . . intrigued?
By Julia Clarke published
Need to look sharp but want to be able to escape in a hurry? The Hoka Speed Loafer is nearly here

"Running has taught me to embrace change" – Francesco Puppi lands on his feet with Hoka sponsorship deal weeks after ditching Nike
By Julia Clarke published
The Italian runner says his new sponsors empower him to embrace his triumphs and his vulnerabilities

The awesome Patagonia Houdini Stash 1/2 Zip Pullover is "less than featherlight" for running in the cold – it's 41% off right now
By Julia Clarke published
This highly packable shell keeps the winds off and stashes in your pocket when you warm up

New study finds certain smartwatch bands contain "very high concentrations" of harmful PFAS – here's what to look for instead
By Julia Clarke published
New research finds that 15 out of 22 common sports watch bands can contain high levels of so-called "forever chemicals" that can be absorbed through the skin
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