Latest articles by Julia Clarke
Room for improvement? The Patagonia Nano-Puff gets a glow up for fall, with an improved fit and tougher build
The latest edition of the brand’s most popular jacket gives you more wiggle room
The best Garmin watches 2025: explore Alpine trails or chase a new PB with a smartwatch that will keep you on course
From rugged builds for multi-day missions in the mountains to sleek and lightweight running companions, the best Garmin watches combine reliable GPS, advanced performance metrics and long battery life to suit every kind of athlete and adventurer
These rugged new women's hiking boots from The North Face give the Hoka Kahas a run for their money, and they're a massive 30% off right now
Deals These popular boots are down to just $140 in The North Face's end-of-season sale
Mount Vesuvius closed to hikers as 2-mile-wide wildfire erupts on famous volcano
Local media reports that a new wave of flames opened up overnight
Adventure alert! Next summer you'll be able to take a scenic train between stunning Banff and Jasper National Parks
Explore Canada's finest scenic spots from the comfort of the Rocky Mountaineer
Katie Schide battles for third place at iconic Sierre-Zinal mountain race as Kenyan runners dominate in Swiss Alps
It was the ultra running legend's second time on the course
Massive wildfire sweeps Arthur's Seat, Scottish hiking spot popularized by Netflix show One Day
The blaze comes as the Scottish capital is flooded by visitors for the Edinburgh Festival
"Next peak: Mount Everest" – now we know why Fuzhao Xiang isn't taking on the 100-mile distance at this year's UTMB finals
Xiang checks in from nearly 25,000ft above sea level
Jim Walmsley confirms UTMB 2025 bid – here's who else is starting, and who's missing from the list at ultra running's biggest race
The start list for the UTMB finals in August has been released, and as usual, it's a veritable Who's Who of ultra running – but there are some notable runners missing
Garmin inReach Mini 2 review: I'm lucky I didn't need this tiny, life-saving gadget at Everest Base Camp – but I wouldn't go without it
Garmin is the gold standard of satellite communicators, and this device helps you head into the backcountry with confidence
"You can count on it for years" – the sturdy Gerber Gear Swagger Folding Pocket Knife just dropped below $25 at Amazon
Deals Save 41% on this popular camping knife on Amazon
Patagonia's perennially popular Nano Puff jacket just got a burlier cousin, and it has us wishing winter would get here already
Meet the Patagonia Hi-Loft Nano Puff Hoody
"Was it “help”? Or worse, Nickelback?": lone camper's singing accidentally draws major mountain rescue response
The man's strangled cries were mistaken by nearby hikers as a call for help
Leki Skytera FX Carbon SL trekking poles review: these outrageously light poles gave me all the support I needed for the 80-mile trek to Everest Base Camp
These lightweight, innovative poles combine Z-shaped and telescopic design to give you tons of options for hiking, fastpacking, and trail running
"Stay out of the woods": Canadian province bans hiking due to elevated wildfire risk, introduces fines of $25,000 for violations
Hiking, camping, fishing and use of ATVs in the woods may be off limits for several months
The Arc'teryx Atom softshell jacket is one of the most useful pieces of outdoor kit you can own, and it's under $200 at REI right now thanks to a huge discount
Deals The Arc'teryx Atom SL insulated hoodie is ready to join you on all your adventures
“A real-time, high-altitude experiment”: British explorer twins head to the Himalayas to compare modern mountaineering gear with that used by Mallory and Irvine
Ross and Hugo Turner plan to climb Mera Peak for a scientific and historical investigation into how mountaineering has changed over the past 100 years
Minnesota hiker vanishes in Wyoming’s Bighorn mountains after texting wife to say summit was “more taxing than he expected”
The hiker had set off on a three-day solo backpacking trip but failed to return as planned
Missing US journalist found alive and "in overall good health" after disappearing during solo backpacking trip in Norwegian National Park
Rescue teams are battling bad weather in the search for the journalist
The equivalent of a Tour de France stage a day! Kilian Jornet announces plans to run, hike, climb and bike 67 American 14ers this fall
The Spanish ultra running legend plans to set off from Longs Peak in September
The stylish Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 boots kept my feet dry even when I waded through a Scottish loch, and they're a massive 50% off right now
Deals The Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 boots combine a light, breathable build with plenty of cushioning and protection from the elements
US climate journalist vanishes during solo backpacking trip to glacier in Norwegian National Park
Rescue teams are battling bad weather in the search for the journalist
Leatherman recalls popular multi-tool over “laceration hazard” – find out if you’re affected, and what to do
According to the official recall, the tip of the knife blade in these models may not fully fold into the handle
