Latest articles by Julia Clarke
This gorgeous National Parks calendar is just $10 on Amazon right now and makes the perfect outdoorsy gift
This beautiful calendar brings stunning landscapes into your home and benefits the National Park Foundation
Out-and-back vs loop hiking trails: is one better than the other?
Besides personal satisfaction and preference, there are actually some good practical and environmental reasons to go circular
"Someone reported us as illegal refugees" – police called on hiking club mistaken for asylum seekers
The hiking group included an award winning journalist from Reuters news agency
How to choose a tent for thru-hiking
When you’re going to be living on the trail for weeks or months, you need to put some serious thought into finding the best shelter
Columbia Facet 75 Alpha Outdry Lightweight Waterproof Hiking Shoes review: a new generation of hiker?
These unconventional hiking shoes are light as a sneaker but allow for some surefooted – if sweaty – scrambling on rugged terrain
Is it time to reproof your waterproof kit?
We speak to an expert on how to know when it’s time to give you waterproof gear some TLC
BAM Bamboo Women’s 73 Zero Fleece Gilet review: superb planet-friendly protection on frosty adventures
This cozy, flattering fleece gilet is made using 100 percent recycled materials, and BAM will recycle it for free when it reaches the end of its life
Loyal dog watches over missing hiker's body for more than two months
Against all odds, the faithful Jack Russell Terrier was still alive and standing over her owner
Killer bear found dead after grizzly summer of attacks in Japan
The gruesome discovery was made in the same area where three men were attacked by a bear on October 31
Columbia Arch Rock Double Wall Elite Insulated Jacket review: space-age insulation for your frostiest adventures
This puffer jacket uses NASA technology to cultivate toasty conditions no matter how wild the winter weather
Is a second wind real? And if so, what is it?
We examine three theories that might explain that second wind you sometimes catch on a long run
"It's emotional" – why have hikers been banned from this popular Patagonia glacier?
The glacier has been permanently closed to hikers citing safety concerns
"He has escaped the country and flown to Colorado" – mystery of the glacier-trotting polar bear solved
A report of polar bear tracks on one of Iceland's biggest glaciers sparked an investigation
Skiing in jeans: ironic, iconic, or just plain idiotic?
Skiing in jeans, once winter’s greatest faux pas, has become a badge of honor – but is it a good idea?
How to wash – and care for – your merino wool gear
Your merino wool gear doesn’t come cheap, so follow our guide to washing it without shrinking or damaging it
6 misconceptions about wool in your outdoor gear – busted
Wool is itchy, expensive and shrinks in the wash, right? We speak to an outdoor expert to bust some common misconceptions about wool in your outdoor gear
You can ski Jackson Hole for just $25 next month – if you do it in jeans
The iconic ski resort aims to set a new world record for the number of people skiing in jeans
I wore barefoot shoes every day for 6 weeks – here’s what I learned
Do barefoot shoes really make your feet stronger? There’s only one way to find out
Hikers warned as mosquitoes kill 48 in Colorado this year
2023 is now officially the second deadliest year for the mosquito-borne virus
This US National Park just moved two more rare species off the endangered list
The announcement comes on the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act
H&M StormMove 3-Layer Shell Jacket review: why won't you give me shelter from the storm?
With this 3-layer waterproof jacket, the fashion giant proves they need to spend more time in the mountains to understand what hikers need
"That was the most special day!" – Courtney Dauwalter beaten by her own mother in 100k race
Dauwalter describes racing an ultra with her mother as "a dream"
Hiker rescued from "clearly dangerous" cliffside after following non-existent Google Maps trail
This incident marks the third rescue for hikers navigating by the fictitious path
