
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

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

Fat Bear Week 2023 is here – vote for the Champion of Chonk now
By Julia Clarke published
Voting is open for the next seven days in a celebration of Katmai National Park's bear-friendly ecosystem

H2O Audio TRI PRO Multi-Sport Headphones with Playlist+ review: take your tunes underwater and on dry land
By Julia Clarke published
The H2O Audio TRI PRO Multi-Sport Headphones are built for running, swimming, biking and skiing with multiple play options

Whistler trails closed after hiker faces off with mountain lion
By Julia Clarke published
The lion exhibited stalking behavior toward the hiker

Midwest marathon canceled due to “extreme and dangerous” conditions
By Julia Clarke published
The race was expected to draw 8,000 runners to Minneapolis and St Paul

Fashion vs function: 5 things to avoid when shopping for stylish hiking clothes
By Julia Clarke published
Fashion and function don’t have to be enemies in the outdoor world, but your gear has to work – here’s what to look out for

The deadliest US National Park is going to get deadlier – here's why
By Julia Clarke published
A new study focuses on the effect of climate change on Grand Canyon visitors

A trail runner is missing in Rocky Mountain National Park – here's what we know so far
By Julia Clarke published
Search efforts are in their fourth day as rescuers look for clues of the missing runner

Merrell Women's Siren 4 Mid GORE-TEX hiking boots review: tough, comfortable, but not watertight in soggy conditions
By Julia Clarke published
These women’s-specific hiking boots are comfortable, tough and supportive, but may leave you with wet feet if you’re crossing bogs and streams

Is heat training the key to unlocking peak athletic performance?
By Julia Clarke published
We speak to an endurance expert on using cutting edge science to monitor your core body temperature, and adapt to heat on race day