
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

Adidas Terrex drops the technical new Skychaser AX5 waterproof hiking shoe, and it's $40 cheaper than the original
By Julia Clarke published
The Terrex arm of Adidas has updated the popular Skychaser for more technical terrain, and slashed the price

Massive search underway after cruise ship passenger vanishes while day hiking in Alaska
By Julia Clarke published
The woman failed to return to the ship after a hike in Juneau

Want a satellite communicator for backcountry adventures that isn't a Garmin? The Spot X with Bluetooth has a full keyboard, 2-way messaging, and it's under $200 in this early Amazon Prime Day deal
By Julia Clarke published
This affordable satellite communicator could save your life in the backcountry, and it's 20% off in an early Amazon Prime Day deal

Terrifying video shows rockfall narrowly missing swimmers at popular Utah waterfall - visitors warned "this is not a backyard swimming pool"
By Julia Clarke published
Bureau of Land Management officials posted the video after the near miss by large rocks falling from the cliffs at Lower Calf Creek Falls

I went on a yoga and hiking retreat in the Swiss Alps – these are 5 ways I think all hikers can benefit from slowing down and moving mindfully
By Julia Clarke last updated
What I learned from a mindful weekend in the mountains

Family of 11, including 6 kids, rescued from closed Phoenix trail in scorching temperatures – on same mountain where 10-year-old died of heatstroke
By Julia Clarke published
Some of the children were displaying signs of heat exhaustion as temperatures soared into the triple digits

These 6 deals on Therm-a-Rest and Kelty camping gear from REI's July 4 sale will have you hitting snooze on Amazon Prime Day – save hundreds on the best sleeping pads and bags
By Julia Clarke last updated
There's no need to hold off for Amazon Prime Day when you can save up to $100 on top-rated gear from Therm-a-Rest and Kelty right now

Shop 6 of the best deals on camping stoves, coffee makers and water filters from MSR and LifeStraw in REI's July 4 sale, and spend Amazon Prime Day happily cooking at camp
By Julia Clarke published
Forget Amazon Prime Day and make great savings on small-but-essential gear from MSR and Lifestraw in REI's summer sale

"They nailed it": Fitness fans say they've ditched the Apple Watch for the bright Garmin Vivoactive 5 – it's under $200 at Amazon right now
By Julia Clarke published
The Vivoactive 5 has a new AMOLED display and Garmin's Sleep Coaching tools to help you balance activity and rest

Hoka's yet-to-be released Rocket X Trail powers Fuzhao Xiang to the Western States podium – here's everything we know about the brand's next trail running shoe
By Julia Clarke last updated
Xiang led Hoka's team at the legendary race with a second-place finish in some exciting new kicks

"Cool calm and collected" - Caleb Olson cracks Western States, Kilian Jornet takes 3rd, carnage for Roche and Bouillard
By Julia Clarke last updated
This year's Western States 100 ultra proved too much for several big names, but still delivered some seriously fast finishes

"Today, she owns it" - Abby Hall comes back from serious injury to smash Western States, but the course beats Riley Brady, Tara Dower
By Julia Clarke last updated
It was a tale of redemption for the Arizona runner in this year's Western States 100

What is the Western States Endurance Run – and why is it such a big deal in ultra running?
By Julia Clarke last updated
It's the original 100-miler, but that's not the only thing that makes this iconic trail race special

The insanely innovative BioLite CampStove 2+ cooks your meals and charges your phone (yes, really), and it's $50 off on Amazon so there's no need to wait for Prime Day
By Julia Clarke published
This BioLite stove does it all, and it's 25% off at Amazon right now for a limited time only

"Off the scale": 3 wildfires rage in the Scottish Highlands – gamekeepers blame controlled burn restrictions, witnesses point to unattended campfires
By Julia Clarke published
Local fire crews say the tides are turning after a "much needed" overnight downpour, but locals gamekeepers warn a "nightmare scenario" is still a possibility without changes to legislation

"She looks like she ran a 5k" - Courtney Dauwalter back on form with Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB win
By Julia Clarke published
The queen of ultra running shows her Cocodona DNF hasn't taken the wind out of her sails

Lowa Renegade Evo GTX Mid hiking boots review: to Everest Base Camp and back, blister-free and without a hint of foot fatigue
By Julia Clarke published
These premium hiking boots just about do it all, with enough protection for rocky trails and wet days wrapped up in a supportive, comfortable package

Cool news: REI just beat Amazon Prime Day to the punch with a massive members-only July 4 sale – you can save 20% off any full-price Yeti item you want right now
By Julia Clarke published
REI members can use the discount on one Yeti item, and the sale could save you nearly $100 off Yeti's top-rated coolers

Yosemite worker who died in rock climbing fall identified as high school grad who "found joy in feeling small beneath towering cliffs"
By Julia Clarke published
The 18-year-old fell to his death in a popular Yosemite climbing area

Second cause of death released after 2 hikers, father and daughter, found dead near Mount Katahdin summit in freezing conditions
By Julia Clarke published
The bodies of Tim Keiderling and his daughter Esther were found near the summit of Maine's highest peak in challenging weather conditions

Garmin Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 see massive update with 28 awesome new features – as a trail runner, here are the 4 I'm most excited about
By Julia Clarke published
The new features are already available in the new Garmin Venu X1 and Forerunner 970

One of 3 hikers who died after jumping into "brutal" California waterfall was former diving champion, according to search and recovery team
By Julia Clarke last updated
The bodies of the men were recovered days after they jumped into Rattlesnake Falls and never resurfaced

Two out-of-state teenage hikers spend night cliffed out on one of Colorado's deadliest 14ers after "seeking a shorter route down"
By Julia Clarke published
Rescuers battled a brief snow shower and lightning to bring the teenagers down safely
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