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
The Yeti Hopper cooler may have a soft side, but we think its "hard as nails" – save over $80 now in its biggest-ever discount for Black Friday
By Julia Clarke published
Save a rare 25% on this adventure-ready soft cooler for Black Friday
Hurry, there are just a few days left to snag $100 off the rarely-discounted Garmin InReach Mini 2 for Black Friday – and it could save your life
By Julia Clarke last updated
The tiny satellite communicator lets you stay in touch and summon help in remote locations, and it's 25% off for Black Friday
"That was an accident": TSA error gives hikers false hope for flying with trekking poles – here's what you need to know
By Julia Clarke last updated
Make sure you understand the ever-changing rules so you don't get caught out over the holidays
Don't wait! The massive Yeti Roadie 48 cooler is "the best quality" for big hauls and it's $110 off for Black Friday – its lowest price ever
By Julia Clarke published
Save an ultra-rare 25% on Yeti's huge hard cooler this Black Friday
Hit the trail with confidence in these rugged Salomon hiking boots and trail running shoes – now 30% off for Black Friday
By Julia Clarke published
Save over $50 on these styles from Salomon for Black Friday
We called the Artilect Shadow Canyon a "stunning, ready for anything" jacket and it's now $170 off for Black Friday
By Julia Clarke published
Save 30% on this waterproof jacket for Black Friday
Going hiking over the holidays? The TSA has finally relaxed its ban on trekking poles in your carry-on – but there's a catch
By Julia Clarke last updated
Make sure you understand the new rules so you don't get caught out over the holidays
"Woefully unprepared" hiker on frozen Mount Washington summit crawls inside Sno-Cat, refuses to get out until driven down
By Julia Clarke published
New Hampshire Fish and Game has recommended the hiker be charged for his rescue
The Yeti Roadie 24 compact hard cooler is "the perfect size" for outdoor fun and it's $50 off for Black Friday
By Julia Clarke published
Save 20% on Yeti's most compact hard cooler this Black Friday
Missing hiker found alive after more than 5 weeks in the wilderness enduring "incredibly challenging winter conditions"
By Julia Clarke published
The 20-year-old was reported missing on October 19
Solo Stove is selling its $600 Fire Pit bundle for just $300 this Black Friday, and it's perfect for smokeless backyard bonfires
By Julia Clarke published
The fire pit built for the backyard and beyond just got a whole lot cheaper for Black Friday
Yes, you read that right – the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 really is 52% off in Amazon's Black Friday sale for its lowest price ever
By Julia Clarke published
Grab a great Black Friday deal on this classic fitness tracker while stock lasts
Babsi Zengeri makes history with first-ever "unprecedented, no-falls" flash climb of El Capitan
By Julia Clarke published
The Austrian climber ascended Freerider without any projecting and didn't fall once
Searching for Hoka Anacapa 2 hiking boots this Black Friday? We've found them as cheap as $109 in the best deals on the internet
By Julia Clarke last updated
Hoka's "hiking boot that feels like a running shoe" has up to 43% off for Black Friday, if you know where to look
"Winter conditions have arrived" – New Hampshire trails increasingly dangerous as hypothermic brother, sister rescued after falling into brook
By Julia Clarke published
The siblings were rescued just one day after another hiker died on a nearby mountain
Fjällräven Kajka 35 backpack review: a head-turning, responsibly-made pack for long day hikes and short overnights
By Julia Clarke published
With a frame made from birch, this comfortable pack is perfect for heavy loads or even day hikes
"Avid and well-equipped" hiker dies in icy fall in White Mountains after texting to say he was coming home
By Julia Clarke published
The hiker was said to be wearing traction devices and well-prepared for winter conditions
Yeti bids farewell to big, bold "King Crab" colorway with up to $90 off coolers, cups and blankets ahead of Black Friday
By Julia Clarke published
Yeti's Black Friday savings are focused on the brand's beautiful orange colorway
After 25 years of running, I finally got a gait analysis – here are 5 things I’ll be doing differently on the trail (plus the shoes I’m going to keep wearing)
By Julia Clarke published
You don’t have to change the way you run, but you might want to change everything else after this
"Trail running shoes are not adequate in deep snow" – mountain rescue begs hikers to get ready for winter after another frozen overnight mission
By Julia Clarke published
Mountain rescue crews warn hikers to have the right gear – and know how to use it
I love my Yaktrax traction devices for winter hiking, and they're an unbeatable 40% off right now in Amazon's Black Friday sale
By Julia Clarke published
Lose your fear of walking in winter conditions with these reliable traction devices, on sale for just $14.99 right now
Columbia Ampli-Dry II Waterproof Shell Walking Jacket review: an upgraded classic fends off the elements for rainy day hikes and rambles
By Julia Clarke published
With a better hood and no forever chemicals, this straightforward rain jacket improves upon its predecessor as a reliable and packable wet weather companion
This "essential" MSR backpacking stove boils water in minutes and makes the perfect camping gift – it's 35% off for Black Friday
By Julia Clarke published
This tiny stove adds value but not weight to your backpacking kit, and it's going cheap ahead of Black Friday
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