
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.
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Hikers asked to check cell phone and camera footage after couple murdered on trail in remote Arkansas State Park, composite sketch of suspect released
By Julia Clarke last updated
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
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke published
The ProMorph takes everything that made the Morphlite awesome and makes it more technical

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
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke last updated
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
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke published
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
By Julia Clarke published
Two of the hikers had to be extracted across Loch Lomond by boat

Tired of sitting on your hard cooler at camp? The clever, comfortable, and compact Helinox Chair Zero revolutionized backpacking, and it's 20% off at REI right now while stocks last
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Grab this lightweight camping chair in regular and high back models at a nice discount right now

Solo hiker killed when "thunderous" rockslide sweeps him 700ft down Utah peak
By Julia Clarke published
Witnesses say the man was hiking near Pfeifferhorn in the Wasatch Range when the slide occurred

Murder-suicide suspected for 2 backcountry campers – father and son – found dead on remote Isle Royale National Park, according to medical examiner
By Julia Clarke last updated
The FBI has been investigating the case after the bodies were found earlier this month

From California's central coast to China's ancient mountains, 2 rugged new UTMB races for 2025 promise a "deep connection between sport, nature, and local heritage"
By Julia Clarke published
The races have been added to the 2025 UTMB calendar in response to "growing local demand"

Mountain lion bites child in rare attack during family hike on popular Olympic National Park trail
By Julia Clarke published
The child was flown to a Level 1 Trauma Center following the incident

The Garmin Venu 2S strikes the perfect balance between everyday smartwatch and powerful sports training tool, and it's under $150 at Amazon right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals Striking the perfect balance between everyday smartwatch and powerful sports training tool

The Sea to Summit Ether Lite XT sleeping pad is the most comfortable mat we've ever slept on, and it's a giant 29% off right now at REI
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals The super-light Ether Light XT Air Sleeping Mat is down to just $139 at REI right now

Osprey Tempest 33 women's backpack review: from Everest Base Camp to the Swiss Alps, this supremely comfortable hauler might just be my forever pack
By Julia Clarke published
I've taken this premium pack all across the world, and I can't think of one I like better for long treks and fast overnights

Keen enters the trail running chat with the Seek – here's everything we know about the hiking brand's first foray into fast adventures
By Julia Clarke published
The hiking brand says its first trail running shoe is two years in the making

Female ultra runner finishes 100-mile race from England to Scotland so far ahead of next competitor she's home in bed by the time he crosses finish line
By Julia Clarke published
Anna Rutherford stormed the first Castle to Castle Rat Race in just 17 hours and 23 minutes
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