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 yoga of hiking: how ancient philosophy can make you a smarter, stronger hiker
By Julia Clarke published
It turns out that yoga philosophy can provide a handy guide for tackling suffering on the trail
How to decode the label on your sunscreen
By Julia Clarke published
Know what you’re getting for your money, and how to choose the best sunscreen for you
"Amazing cat. Would apocalypse with" – feline host guides hikers on Appalachian Trail
By Julia Clarke published
Cinnamon the cat reportedly guides her guests along America's most famous long distance trail
"Experienced mountain climber" dies after falling into Mount St Helens crater
By Julia Clarke published
The tragedy has prompted officials to remind mountaineers of the dangers posed by warming temperatures
Could hiking in the rain actually be good for you?
By Julia Clarke published
The surprising benefits of hiking or running in damp conditions
16 hikers, mostly kids, stranded overnight on long distance hiking trail
By Julia Clarke published
The group was wet, cold and suffering from blisters after attempting to hike on the 40-mile trail
How did a Colorado skier survive being swept 2,000 feet down mountainside in avalanche?
By Julia Clarke published
The backcountry skier was swept out of view of their companion on Buffalo Mountain
"The race is too hard for women" – 2015 video reveals Barkley Marathons founder never saw Jasmin Paris coming
By Julia Clarke published
On Friday, Paris became the first female runner ever to complete the world's toughest ultra
What is scree – and how do you hike on it?
By Julia Clarke published
Scree can be the bane of a hiker’s existence, presenting dangerous terrain that can tire you out and cause nasty falls
New AI compass lets you "wander without getting lost"
By Julia Clarke published
The new design combines AI technology and GPS for whimsical walking with confidence
"The most surprising thing was how calm I stayed" – Maine skier buried up to his neck in rare in-bounds avalanche
By Julia Clarke published
The man is lucky to be alive after heavy snow and high winds brought unusual avalanche conditions to the northeast
What causes afternoon thunderstorms in Colorado’s Rockies – and what does it mean for hikers?
By Julia Clarke published
We explain this weather anomaly, and how to stay safe during spring and summer hiking in the Rockies
Why does this National Park want you to stay home during the solar eclipse?
By Julia Clarke published
Amid fears of overcrowding, the National Parks Service is urging Ohioans to enjoy the total eclipse from home
New report calls for ban on "polluting" winter sports sponsors, revealing their devastating impact on snow
By Julia Clarke published
The Badvertising report calculates the emissions of seven major winter sports sports to determine how much snow melt they're responsible for
"His clothes froze to the outside of his body" – hypothermic hiker rescued from remote drainage during snowstorm
By Julia Clarke published
The man set off to summit three High Peaks in the Adirondacks ahead of a snowstorm
Top tips for driving safely in wildlife country
By Julia Clarke published
When you’re behind the wheel in wildlife country, there’s still plenty of opportunity for wildlife encounters – here’s how to make sure they don’t end badly
How to plan an active spring vacation: from the shores to the slopes
By Julia Clarke published
With the days increasing and temperatures rising, spring makes a great time to enjoy an active vacation before the weather gets too warm
A new study suggests your sports bra might be compromising your breathing and running economy
By Julia Clarke published
Researchers observed that sports bras with tighter bands may compromise respiratory function and whole-body metabolic rate
"All days are good days in the mountains" – tickets go on sale tomorrow for Arc'teryx Alpine Academy
By Julia Clarke published
The 13th edition of the Alpine Academy offers a chance to hone your mountain skills in Europe's most impressive mountain range
"I would never have let it rest" – watch as Jasmin Paris sprints to victory during sadistic Barkley Marathons
By Julia Clarke published
The ultra runner says knowing she'd have to return next year gave her the final boost she needed to cross the line
“In Oregon and Washington there was toilet paper everywhere" – survey reveals 2,650 miles of trash on the Pacific Crest Trail
By Julia Clarke published
Two environmental scientists thru-hiked the PCT last year to assess the characteristics and quantity of trash and plastic pollution on the trail
Mountain lion kills one, leaves another injured in rare attack
By Julia Clarke published
The two brothers were hunting in a remote area of California when the mountain lion pounced