
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

Norwegian Olympic skier dies after being struck by lightning during family cabin trip
By Julia Clarke published
Audun Grønvold represented Norway at the 2010 Winter Olympics

No more switching between screens: Strava updates Record function for a smoother and smarter experience
By Julia Clarke published
You can now view maps and stats on the same page, and maps are getting better

Altra enters the Matryx with the new Olympus 275, built for rugged protection on technical trails
By Julia Clarke published
The newest Altra Olympus is designed to protect your feet from rocks and debris with all the best tech

Hurry! This rugged Coleman Pro cooler is built to rival the compact Yeti Roadie 15 for daytrips – but with a massive 44% off at Amazon, it's less than half the price
By Julia Clarke published
Just want to keep a few cans chilled? The Coleman Pro 17qt is under $75 right now

Vigilance urged as missing National Park hiker who separated from group is found dead by family members
By Julia Clarke published
The incident marks the fifth fatality at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in 2025

Instant comfort alert: did the award-winning Nemo Stargaze camping chair just get even better for relaxing nights around the campfire?
By Julia Clarke published
Meet the Nemo Stargaze Evo X, which you can virtually set up with the flick of a wrist

The super technical new Altra x Soar collaboration has us thinking we might need a side hustle just so we can update our trail running kit
By Julia Clarke published
Combining Altra's legendary trail testing with Soar's precision built approach to race kit, the collaboration looks built for speed

The "outdoor powerhouse" Garmin Fenix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar just plummeted to its lowest price ever on Amazon – it's now under $500
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Could this be the sign you've been waiting for to upgrade your watch?

What is Columbia's Insect Shield technology? And does it really work against biting bugs on the trail?
By Julia Clarke last updated
We speak to Columbia’s VP of Innovation to find out how the brand's Insect Shield gear protects people against mosquitoes, ticks, midges and more

"There’s a reason Hard is in the name": so much went down at the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run we've only just caught our breath – here's everything you missed
By Julia Clarke last updated
This year's Hardrock saw new course records, the tragic death of a runner, and a French invasion of the men's podium

Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed, trails closed, widespread evacuations – 2 US National Parks now under threat from "extreme and volatile" wildfires
By Julia Clarke published
The Grand Canyon and Colorado's Black Canyon are experiencing massive blazes

"It's a natural evolution": Leatherman drops 5 sharp-looking new products – none of them are multitools
By Julia Clarke published
The new line from Leatherman features premium-grade outdoor tools – just not the ones you might expect

Regretting not pouncing on Prime Day deals? You can still save a massive $90 on the "powerhouse" Yeti Tundra Haul at Amazon if you're quick
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Yeti Tundra Haul keeps drinks chilled, bears at bay, and it's 20% off right now

Bigger than Everest? Here are 6 ways to make your trek to Base Camp more sustainable, and cut down on a big problem
By Julia Clarke published
From bringing your own water filter to skipping a helicopter ride, we take a look at ways to reduce the environmental impact of your bucket-list trek

The best GPS watches: smart timepieces to keep every adventure on track
By Julia Clarke last updated
Big battery life, enhanced mapping, audio capabilities... we've tested the best GPS watches to see how they stack up against the manufacturers' claims

The super smart Garmin Forerunner 255 just plummeted to its lowest price ever on Amazon – act fast to grab it for under $200 before Prime Day
By Julia Clarke published
Deals What is Amazon playing at with this deal?

The "superb" Suunto Vertical is perfect for multi-day adventures, and it just hit its lowest price ever ahead of Amazon Prime Day
By Julia Clarke published
This premium GPS watch is under $500 on Amazon for the first time ever

REI's massive July 4 sale reaches new heights with these 8 awesome deals on climbing gear from Petzl and Metolius – save hundreds on headlamps, harnesses and crash pads before Amazon Prime Day even starts
By Julia Clarke published
Why wait for Amazon Prime Day when you can make huge savings on gear from top brands like Petzl and Metolius?

Hikers witness rock climber free fall 60ft on Mt Washington – their quick response "highlights the special relationships that exist in the outdoors of New Hampshire"
By Julia Clarke published
The rock climber suffered multiple life-changing injuries

I wore the Garmin Fenix 8 on the trek to Everest Base Camp, and there were 4 features I loved – plus 2 I didn't
By Julia Clarke published
How does Garmin’s premium GPS watch hold up at one of the highest points on the planet?

Body of missing cruise ship passenger recovered 1,700ft below ridge where she went solo hiking in Alaska
By Julia Clarke published
A massive search was launched after the woman failed to return to the ship after a hike in Juneau

"A gravel-grinding workhorse" – the Hoka Challenger 8 rolls into town ready for the trail, road, and whatever else you care to run on
By Julia Clarke last updated
The Challenger 8 looks to have taken a leaf out of the Clifton 10's book, with some significant upgrades to traction, fit and drop

The highly anticipated Strava + Runna subscription lands, giving runners AI-powered coaching for less than the price of a pair of running shoes
By Julia Clarke published
The plan offers access to both apps at a big discount
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