
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.
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Hike light this winter: Keen adds insulation and better traction to its popular Hightrail hiking boots to give you versatility in the colder months
By Julia Clarke published
The Keen Hightrail Polar keeps the sporty profile of the brand’s fast and light hiking range, but winterizes it

I visited an Arc’teryx ReBird Service Center and discovered just how easy it is to keep my favorite outdoor gear in play
By Julia Clarke published
Arc’teryx’s ReBird center will wash, waterproof and repair your priciest outdoor gear, often for free

I know you’re probably not thinking about skiing yet, but my favorite Helly Hansen ski gloves are down to just $51 at REI right now and could transform your winter adventures
By Julia Clarke published
Deals Waterproof ski gloves that provide the warmth and protection of a burlier mitt, without the bulk

Watch: dramatic rescue video from remote Point Reyes National Seashore beach shows the dangers of rising tides for hikers
By Julia Clarke published
Two hikers became stranded when rising tides trapped them on a remote beach

“The day we have waited for years for”: UK’s tallest outdoor climbing wall opens to the public
By Julia Clarke published
The wall is part of a £7 million development at the edge of the Cotswolds

Abandoned Tesla Cybertruck found in search for New Jersey hiker who vanished on one of Grand Canyon's toughest trails
By Julia Clarke published
Thomas Daniel Gibbs was reported missing a week ago

The fully adjustable CamelBak Zephyr Pro Hydration Vest hugs your body while you haul gear on long runs, and it's a massive 50% off at REI – but hurry, the deal ends today
By Julia Clarke published
Deals A wonderfully designed one-size-fits-all running pack with pole quiver and soft bottles for under $80? Yes please

Getting cliffed out: stay safe and steer clear of this worst-case hiking scenario with our expert guide
By Julia Clarke last updated
Getting cliffed out is one of the worst things that can happen while hiking - here's how to avoid it, and what to do if it happens to you

The best 2-person tents 2025: built for the wilderness with minimal bulk, whether you're backpacking or car camping
By Matthew Jones last updated
Our selection of the best 2-person tents are highly portable and give reliable shelter for your backcountry expeditions

"See you in a month, Chamonix!": Courtney Dauwalter confirms UTMB finals 2025 bid – can she get her throne back?
By Julia Clarke last updated
After her disappointing Cocodona 250 attempt, Dauwalter has brushed off her Shortneys and is getting back on the trail

Arc'teryx revamps its all-mountain Beta jacket with sustainability in mind, calling it the "best so far"
By Julia Clarke published
The brand new Arc'teryx Beta AR boasts the PFAS-free Gore-Tex and a new pattern to cut down on waste

Teenage Yellowstone hiker sustains "significant" burns while walking in thermal area
By Julia Clarke published
This is the first known thermal injury in Yellowstone in 2025

The Garmin Instinct Solar has a "ridiculous" battery life for multi-day adventures, and at under $280 on Amazon today, it's cheaper than it's been in years
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals This is the original Instinct Solar, which launched in 2018, and it's still a fantastic GPS watch

Second Anchorage-area hiker mauled by grizzly bear in just 4 days
By Julia Clarke last updated
The hiker sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the attack

Hikers asked to check cell phone and camera footage after couple murdered on trail in remote Arkansas State Park, composite sketch of suspect released
By Julia Clarke last updated
The couple was hiking with their two young daughters when they were attacked and killed

Ultra runner killed when sudden "extremely violent" storm breaks out during race in Romania
By Julia Clarke published
The race was cancelled, and 23 participants had to be rescued from the scene

Google software engineer, 29, killed by falling tree branch in Yosemite's popular Tuolumne Grove
By Julia Clarke published
Angela Lin was hiking with friends when the tragedy occurred

Time-tested, tough, and toasty: my "flawless" Houdini Power Houdi fleece is one of my best pieces of outdoor kit, and it's a very rare 35% off right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Houdini Power Houdi fleece has been keeping hikers warm for more than 20 years, and it's down to just $150 right now

"Absolutely the best": the spendy Solo Stove Yukon Backyard Bundle 1.0n is a massive 50% off at Steep and Cheap right now and selling fast
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The fire pit built for the backyard and beyond just got a whole lot cheaper

Colorado reports first West Nile virus death of 2025 as health officials issue "simple, effective steps" for anyone spending time outdoors
By Julia Clarke published
State health officials urge the public to practice prevention against the mosquito-borne disease

Two separate groups of stranded hikers rescued after spending night on Katahdin's exposed Knife Edge ridge
By Julia Clarke published
The incidents started after dark and in inclement weather

A one-stop shop running shoe? The new Merrell ProMorph is a technical hybrid for all-terrain adventures
By Julia Clarke published
The ProMorph takes everything that made the Morphlite awesome and makes it more technical

This technical Arc'teryx women's fleece leaves you room for layering and freedom of movement on your outdoor adventures, and it's a giant $60 off at Amazon right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Delta fleece is the Canadian brand's most technical, and it's only $140 right now

Going hiking this summer? You can save 50% off AllTrails+ right now and get access to thousands of offline maps, live location sharing, wrong turn alerts and more
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals We gave the subscription version of the popular hiking app a rare 4.5-star rating, and its feature-loaded premium version is half price right now

Hiking in jeans in sweltering heat? Swimming in sewage-filled rivers? RFK Jr's recent hiking adventures are a textbook case in what not to do when you head outdoors
By Julia Clarke published
For once, we can all learn something about health from the US Secretary of Health and Human Services
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