
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

Grumble no more, Yeti fans – the awesome Roadie 24 hard cooler just got the upgrade you've been begging for
By Julia Clarke published
Yeti fans have been complaining about the design of the brand's portable cooler, and the brand has listened

Adidas Sport SP0095 sunglasses review: high on performance, low on style
By Julia Clarke published
These wraparound shades look whacky and sit a little too far from your face, but we can't deny they're light, comfortable and won't budge during your next trail run

The best Garmin watches 2025: incredible smartwatches to track your movement and metrics
By Julia Clarke, Cat Ellis, Charlie Lyon, Will Symons last updated
We've tested the very best Garmin watches and their myriad functions to help you choose the right one for your sport, ambitions and budget

“Our iconic 14ers will now be even more accessible and safe to summit" – 12 popular Colorado trails slated for a major refresh
By Julia Clarke published
The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative has been awarded a $250,000 grant to reconstruct and restore 12 summit trails

We gave the Saucony Endorphin Edge trail shoes a perfect 5 stars for "uncompromising stability" – they're now a massive 65% off at Amazon
By Julia Clarke published
Deals Yes, you read it right – grab these awesome shoes for less than $70 right now

Massachusetts mother of 4 dies in fall during family hike in Purgatory Chasm
By Julia Clarke published
Police say the woman was hiking with three of her children when the incident occurred

How to watch the Golden Trail World Series in 2025: Salomon inks new deal to live stream international trail running circuit
By Julia Clarke published
The multi-year partnership means you can watch the leading short-distance trail running circuit from home, or anywhere else

Kick back and enjoy the night sky with Nemo's Stargaze Reclining Camp Chair – now over $100 off at Backcountry
By Julia Clarke published
Deals This light and packable recliner is great for stargazing, and it's under $200 right now

Strava can now predict how long it will take you to run that 5k – or marathon – thanks to new Performance Predictions tool
By Julia Clarke published
Performance Predictions is available now to Strava subscribers

"A gentlemen's challenge": watch Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell and Sonnie Trotter in a quiet race to send a 5.14d again
By Julia Clarke last updated
The three rock climbers set a private competition to see who could be the first to "climb a rather hard route" again

This premium Yeti soft cooler wowed us with its "hard as nails" construction when we took it to the beach – it's a generous 20% off right now
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals This portable soft-sided Yeti cooler is classy and keeps food and drinks cool, but it's pricey – until now, anyway

"A perfect fit" – Strava's 150 million users get a new running coach, as brand acquires coaching app Runna
By Julia Clarke published
Runna joins more than 100 training apps already connected to Strava

Outdoor brand Nemo "challenges the status quo" and comes up with the world's first bluesign-approved backpacking tent
By Julia Clarke published
The bestselling Dagger Osmo tent is now made without harmful chemicals, and it's more spacious than ever

This insanely innovative shoe from Kilian Jornet's Nnormal has 3 interchangeable midsoles so you can mix it up on the trail
By Julia Clarke published
Yes, you read it right – you can switch out the midsole of this trail shoe depending on whether you want to go light and fast or long and slow

The Columbia Konos TRS Outdry was my favorite hiking shoe of 2024 – you can find it for under $70 right now
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals I've hiked in these brilliantly comfortable shoes across the UK and the Alps and I can't get enough of them

Tired of eating out of your Rambler mug at camp? Yeti just dropped the perfect solution – stackable, insulated bowls
By Julia Clarke published
Yeti just dropped the perfect solution to transporting food to camp – and it's not a cooler

"Way better than the Nano Puff" – is Patagonia's new Light Gust mid layer the perfect companion for your spring adventures?
By Julia Clarke published
The perennially popular brand says the Light Gust Jacket is built for mixed weather conditions on the trail and traveling light

Core 1 Sensor review: optimize your performance on the trail with this handy heat training tool
By Julia Clarke published
This easy-to-use piece of tech is a great training tool for anyone planning an adventure in hot weather or at high altitudes

Tariffs squeezing your budget? We've found the best cheap hiking boots, with top performance and a solid bang-to-buck ratio
By Charlie Lyon published
If you're looking for a bargain to see you through your backcountry adventures, check out our pick of the best cheap hiking boots

"She was clearly death gripping the cliff" – dramatic video shows intense rescue of Pacific Crest Trail hiker
By Julia Clarke published
The woman had been holding her precarious position on the cliffside for over an hour before help arrived

The "excellent" Hoka Skyline-Float X hiking shoe pampers your feet with plant-based materials, and it's $35 off right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals This rugged-but-comfortable hiking shoe gives you confidence on the trails, and it just got marked down on Hoka's site

Amazfit Active 2 review: a zippy smartwatch that punches well above its weight
By Julia Clarke published
For under $100, this brilliantly featured smartwatch offers tons of great perks for runners, hikers, movers and shakers
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