
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

11 hiking tips to motivate you to get outdoors in springtime
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our 11 spring hiking tips cover all the essentials for planning your route, dressing for shoulder season weather and staying safe in the backcountry

The compact Garmin Instinct 2S Solar runs for longer than you can, and it's a gigantic 46% off at Amazon right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals For less than $215, you get unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode and all the best training features

Former Dartmouth ski racing champion, 26, dies in Palisades Tahoe accident
By Julia Clarke published
Curtis died from a head injury at the California resort

Hikers say the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer is everything they look for in an ultralight down jacket – it's a giant 50% off at Backcountry right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Osprey Daylite is neat, durable and on sale

Sea to Summit's new Ether Light XR Pro Sleeping Mat promises next-level comfort for your ultralight adventures
By Julia Clarke published
This is the most technically advanced sleeping pad from the Aussie brand yet

"That was cracking" – Damian Hall sets new record on 300k Northern Traverse, enjoys a nice cup of tea at the finish
By Julia Clarke published
Hall's victory was practically a one-man show

"Tragic and unforeseeable" – 1 killed when tree falls on remote wilderness campsite where 4 were sleeping in hammocks
By Julia Clarke last updated
Another injured camper is said to be in a stable condition

VAN-7561 - UYN Palomo Shoes review: the magic of merino and the hoof of an Ibex unite to inspire this casual walking shoe . .
By Julia Clarke published
A bouncy urban trainer with a little added protection for when your adventures go just a little off-piste

Rumpl's first sleeping bag lets you turn the temperature up or down with "game-changing layering system"
By Julia Clarke published
The Rumpl Wrap Sack is a roomy sleeping bag that lets you customize your comfort

We ventured into high places with the innovative Leki Makalu FX Carbon AS Trekking Poles and gave them nearly perfect marks – they're $60 off at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals Take some of the hard work out of hiking with these lightweight, folding poles for just $179

The "seriously tough" Garmin Instinct 2 is now below $190 on Amazon and selling fast
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals At 38% off, you're unlikely to see a better deal than this

Coros Pace Pro GPS watch review: bigger, brighter and bursting with battery life
By Julia Clarke published
Coros takes its first step into AMOLED displays but keeps the features we loved from the Pace 3

13 rising trail running stars join the ranks of Courtney Dauwalter and Mathieu Blanchard on Salomon's world-class team
By Julia Clarke published
The Salomon running team already features some of the best trail runners on the planet, and says it intends to reinvent the sport through a "science-based" approach

New Finisterre + Snow Peak collection focuses on "working in harmony with nature rather than conquering it" – with versatile and sustainable pieces
By Julia Clarke published
The UK surf brand partners with Japanese heritage camping brand for a capsule of durable and sustainable outdoor products

REI just slashed the prices on a ton of premium snow sports gear – we've hand-picked the 7 best deals you don't want to miss
By Julia Clarke published
Deals With savings of over $200 off Patagonia pants, Helly Hansen jackets and Smith goggles, you're going to want to take one last look at winter

The new "confidence-boosting" Salomon X Ultra 5 hiking boot manages to be both tougher and comfier than its predecessor
By Julia Clarke published
The latest boot in the agile-but-technical range has a tougher upper and better bite

"Gifted" California chef dies on popular Hawaii waterfall hike after being struck by rockfall
By Julia Clarke published
The 26-year-old pastry chef was hiking the Makaleha Falls Trail when the freak incident occurred

Patagonia launches "lightest Nano-Air ever" – this awesome jacket barely tips the scales and looks perfect for high-energy spring adventures
By Julia Clarke published
Meet the Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight

Quechua unveils new technical hiking line "crafted with the spirit of adventure"
By Julia Clarke published
The new styles include lightweight waterproof jackets, breathable hiking shoes and an adjustable backpack

At less than $285, the tiny Garmin InReach Mini 2 just hit its lowest price ever at Amazon – and it could save your life
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Save 29% and send messages from the backcountry

We love the "versatile" Osprey Talon Velocity 20 daypack for speedy days on the trails – it's under $135 at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Osprey Daylite is neat, durable and on sale

"No finish lines, no pressure, just epic routes" – Love Trails launches running and adventure festival in Croatia
By Julia Clarke published
Love Trails Croatia takes to the Adriatic Sea this autumn

You'd be "hard-pressed" to improve the AeroPress Go coffee maker for camping – but they just made it even better
By Julia Clarke published
The AeroPress Go Plus is a complete travel system, so you don't need to worry about which mug to bring camping
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