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
What is Columbia’s new Omni-Heat Arctic technology? We took it to the Alps to find out
By Julia Clarke published
For Omni-Heat Arctic, Columbia looked to planet Earth for inspiration to keep you warmer in colder weather
Going cold weather camping? You can save nearly $100 on this highly-rated 20F sleeping bag from The North Face right now
By Julia Clarke published
The Trail Lite Down 20 Sleeping Bag has been discontinued, so this is your last chance to get your hands on one at an outrageously low price
Innovative new trail running shoe from The North Face lands just in time for harsh weather – and it has a serious bite
By Julia Clarke published
The Offtrail series focuses on protection in rugged and extreme environments
Now the dust has settled on the UTMB course, here are 7 lessons I learned from following the runners through the night
By Julia Clarke published
This was my second year covering the UTMB and it was more spectacular and surprising than ever
Hit the trails at speed in "the world's bestselling hiking boot" – currently 43% off
By Julia Clarke published
The Merrell Moab Speed is a solid all-rounder that takes the comfort and functionality of the Moab and brings the weight right down
Dozens struck down by "very concerning and rare" norovirus outbreak on popular hiking trail
By Julia Clarke published
The entire Kalalau Trail section in the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park is now closed
“It rejuvenates my body and mind” – legendary Wild Kingdom host shares 5 tips for staying active as you age
By Julia Clarke published
The veteran wildlife expert Peter Gros shares how staying active has helped him remain vital and healthy
After camping with this piece of gear, I’m never using a sleeping bag again – 3 reasons why I'm not going back
By Julia Clarke published
I never thought I’d see the day when I’d forego my trusted sleeping bag
The mighty Garmin Fenix 7X Solar is back to its lowest price, but be quick – the deal ends tomorrow
By Julia Clarke published
The king-sized sports watch has a massive discount ahead of the release of the Fenix 8
"Someone is going to get hurt or killed" – 14 hikers arrested for illegally climbing famous closed trail
By Julia Clarke published
The arrests are the latest in the long-running controversy
Hurry, the super powerful, super bright Garmin Forerunner 265S just hit its lowest price ever on Amazon
By Julia Clarke published
This is the cheapest this superb running watch has ever been
Death Valley records "hottest summer in history" bringing multiple life-threatening incidents – and it's not over yet
By Julia Clarke published
If it seems like you read about more heat-related incidents at Death Valley than ever this summer, that's because you probably did
Hoka Speedgoat 6 trail running shoes review: a snappy and stable runner on and off the trail
By Julia Clarke published
With plenty of firm foam, a wide geometry and great grip, this trail proved a winner for us both on and off the trail
It's official – this Hoka trail running shoe was the winner of the 2024 UTMB (oh, and Western States and Hardrock 100)
By Julia Clarke published
Four ultra runners crossed the finish line first in some of the year's biggest races while wearing this shoe
“We’re in disbelief" – missing National Park hiker found "alive but not well" a month after his dog was rescued from trail
By Julia Clarke published
Trail crews reported they heard Shock calling for help and discovered the man in "dire" condition
With hiking on the up and up, why has foot traffic fallen to an "all-time low" on Colorado's 14ers?
By Julia Clarke published
New data suggests lowest levels in nearly a decade
After 2 knee surgeries, these are the only road running shoes I can run in pain-free – here are 4 reasons why I love them
By Julia Clarke published
I can’t scientifically prove that these shoes are better than others, but I can tell you that they really work for me, and maybe others
"This time I meant to do it" – UTMB's new queen Katie Schide on how she smashed Dauwalter's record in 2024
By Julia Clarke published
Courtney's going to have to hand over her crown after a stunning display from Katie Schide at the UTMB 2024
"It was not even in my wildest dreams to think I could win" – who is Vincent Bouillard? Your UTMB 2024 champ, that's who
By Julia Clarke published
Most of us hadn't even heard of ultra runner Vincent Bouillard when we woke up this morning, but we've heard of him now
UTMB 2024: Tenacious Schide on track for a record win, men's race looks set to go to little-known Bouillard in latest twist
By Julia Clarke published
If Schide keeps this up, she'll blow Dauwalter's course record out of the water, while Walmsley, Evans and Grangier have all dropped out
Want to run faster? These are the shoes elite ultra runners have used to dominate this year’s biggest trail races
By Julia Clarke published
We find out what trail running shoes this year’s elite runners have made the podium in
UTMB 2024: Walmsley is out in front, but the big story is Katie Schide
By Julia Clarke last updated
Schide is taking no prisoners at this year's UTMB
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