
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

Hiker falls off cliff, then crosses two canyons to get a signal and call for help
By Julia Clarke published
The Idaho hiker sustained serious head injuries in the accident

I love fall camping – but I’d never set off without these 14 pieces of gear
By Julia Clarke published
Camping in autumn means longer nights, crisper temperatures and active wildlife – here’s everything you need to stay safe and warm when you’re sleeping in the wild

Watch Belgian ultra runner shatter the Pacific Crest Trail record in new documentary
By Julia Clarke published
Karel Sabbe shaved five days off the previous record when he ran from Mexico to Canada

"She stuffed so much salmon in her face": Fat Bear Week 2023 has a winner – and she's a real bruiser
By Julia Clarke published
128 Grazer's resilience and strength is described as the epitome of Katmai’s grizzly bears

I’m a wellness practitioner and these are my 8 favorite daily habits to boost energy
By Julia Clarke published
These practice daily habits can improve your energy levels, at no extra cost to you

What is Columbia’s Omni Heat technology? And does it really work?
By Julia Clarke published
Those gold dots on the inside of a Columbia puffer jacket definitely look like they’re just there for show, but do they really keep you warmer on the hill?

Save a bunch on two of our favorite trail running shoes today – if you're quick!
By Julia Clarke published
The Saucony Endorphin Edge and Adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra Trail are some of our favorite shoes for trail running, and can be yours at a deep discount

Forget pumpkin spice lattes – warm up with these 5 mid layers perfect for fall days
By Julia Clarke published
We round up our top five picks for mid layers this year, to help you stay toasty on fall adventures

9 fantastic fall wildlife viewing opportunities in the US
By Julia Clarke published
Check out these autumnal adventures in wildlife viewing across the US

What are the Seven Second Summits? And why are there eight?
By Julia Clarke published
Meet one of mountaineering’s most punishing feats, and discover why it’s so complicated to determine what makes a second summit

Badly injured hiker saved by phone call from irate boss
By Julia Clarke published
The man was unconscious after falling off a cliff in the French Pyrenees

One US climber dead, another missing, after deadly avalanche thwarts race for new 14 peaks record
By Julia Clarke published
Two were killed in the slide on the world's 14th highest mountain, another two remain missing

Is Camelback Mountain really that dangerous?
By Julia Clarke published
Camelback Mountain is the site of regular search and rescue missions each year, but is it really as dangerous as it seems?

How do you eat while you're running? 5 tips for chewing on the trail
By Julia Clarke published
If you’re running for more than two hours, you need to fuel while on the go, but how do you actually eat and run at the same time?

Bed bugs on a backpacking trip? Here’s what you can do
By Julia Clarke published
Bed bugs love mountain huts, but getting bitten doesn’t have to spell disaster for your backpacking trip

Meet "the Monster" – North America's longest, fastest 10 person gondola lands this winter
By Julia Clarke published
A marvel of modern engineering, the 3.16-mile gondola will be whizzing skiers up a Colorado mountain soon

6 of the best US destinations for a winter hiking trip (without the snow)
By Julia Clarke published
Make like a snowbird and fly south by southwest, but pack your hiking boots to take advantage of these gorgeous walking destinations

Why ‘start slow, finish fast’ is excellent advice for runners
By Julia Clarke published
4 reasons why a slower start to a race or training run is likely to yield greater returns at the end

Colorado Avalanche Center offers grim recap of last winter as snow season looms again
By Julia Clarke published
Colorado led the nation in avalanches during the deadly 2022/23 season

"What a wild day" – watch what happens when a biker, a herd of bighorn sheep and a grizzly bear cross paths
By Julia Clarke published
Bears are active right now, and if they spy a herd of sheep, they can really pick up the pace

Find refuge in a mountain hut during fall hiking season in the French Alps
By Julia Clarke published
We head to France’s highest natural reserve to discover the joys of Alpine hut hiking

Columbia Coral Ridge ODX waterproof jacket review: robust rainwear for the fashion-conscious hiker
By Julia Clarke published
Columbia might be going after the glam walker with this jacket, but they’ve ensures you’ll stay dry while you’re looking good

“It was really disturbing" – despite everything, people still leave campfires burning in the Colorado backcountry
By Julia Clarke published
Two hikers in Steamboat Springs discovered the abandoned campfire burning off a hiking trail