
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

Think hiking isn't for you? We debunk 8 common hiking misconceptions
By Julia Clarke published
We clear up some myths and misunderstandings about hiking to encourage you to hit the trail

Thanks to a tiny error, you can grab up to 30% off these Fjällräven tents right now
By Julia Clarke published
Rather than send these tents to the landfill, the Swedish outdoor brand is offering them to you at a deep discount

The top is only half way – how to conserve energy for the second half of your hike
By Julia Clarke published
We need to stop thinking about the summit as the ultimate destination on a hike

"I was sad to feel I've slipped from my peak" – has Tommy Caldwell finally come back down to earth?
By Julia Clarke published
The climber revealed failure to send on El Cap this week

"Stunning mountain views and world-class terrain" – the UTMB is coming to Canada
By Julia Clarke published
Priority Registration opens on October 30 for Canada's first UTMB race

The 4 TIME best inventions of 2023 we're most excited about for our outdoor adventures
By Julia Clarke last updated
From water bottles to sports watches, here's the outdoor kit that made TIME's best invention list

5 eye care tips for hikers and runners
By Julia Clarke published
From snow blindness to allergies, your eyes can end up dry, red or even damaged by your time spent on the trails if you’re not careful

California hiker injured while defending dog from mountain lion attack
By Julia Clarke published
The Solstice Canyon trail was temporarily closed following the attack

This heart rate monitor was just named one of TIME's best inventions of 2023 and it's only $79 on Amazon
By Julia Clarke published
The arm band monitor avoids accuracy issues caused by the lack of deep tissue at the wrist

No signal? These are the 6 best ways to call for help in the mountains
By Julia Clarke published
From low-fi to high-tech, we help you raise the alarm when you need to shout for help

How to keep your phone charged on a hike: 8 tips to boost battery life
By Julia Clarke published
Phones have an annoying propensity to die when you need them the most - here’s how to avoid turning yours into the world’s most expensive rectangle

"He'll kill you!" – video shows clueless man saunter within feet of angry elk
By Julia Clarke published
Elk can be unpredictably aggressive at any time of year, and more so during rutting season

Powder in paradise: plan your ski trip to Verbier this winter
By Julia Clarke published
We head to one of Switzerland’s best ski resorts to sample the pistes, and other local delicacies

It's finally getting easier to keep your carbon footprint down in National Parks
By Julia Clarke published
The Grand Canyon is the latest US National Park to install more electric chargers

Do you need a waterproof running jacket?
By Julia Clarke published
Wet weather protection means you sacrifice breathability, but is it worth it?

Coros Pace 3 sport watch review: brilliant value-for-money for runners who just want to run
By Julia Clarke published
This features-packed running watch is lightweight, easy to use and super economical

"Everybody sprang into action" – search and rescue team swarmed by bees during volcano rescue
By Julia Clarke published
Officials are considering closing the hiking trail while they assess the bee situation

“We pushed so hard" – ultra marathon finishes in surprise twist
By Julia Clarke published
For the majority of the men's race, Canadian runner Jeff Campbell held onto his one-minute advantage

Adventures at altitude: an expert guide to hiking Kilimanjaro
By Julia Clarke last updated
We speak to a Kilimanjaro guide with over 300 summits under his belt to uncover everything you need to know before conquering Africa's tallest mountain

How does your sports watch decide how much recovery time you need? And is it accurate?
By Julia Clarke published
We speak to a running coach on how to understand your watch’s recovery times, and how to know when you’re ready to hit the trail again

"Significant" volcanic unrest closes trails in Hawai'i National Park
By Julia Clarke published
The National Parks Service has announced the closure of two hiking trails in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park due to the possibility of eruption

"Whoompf" – first avalanche of the season reported in Colorado
By Julia Clarke published
The skier triggered slide occurred south of Independence Pass on Monday