
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

"Going East" by Arc'teryx is one of the best ski films you'll see in a long time – watch it now
By Julia Clarke published
Going East by Arc'teryx chronicles the unusual journey of three skiers

Xero shoes just took 20% off all its new – yes new – barefoot hiking and running styles for a more natural feel on the trails this spring
By Julia Clarke published
Deals Save up to $30 off the updated Scramblers and hit the trail at any pace

I've been hiking in this eco-friendly puffer jacket from The North Face for 4 years and I love it – it's nearly $60 off at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The ThermoBall Eco is light, warm and better for the planet

Black Diamond recalls popular avalanche beacon due to serious safety risk – find out if you're affected, and what to buy instead
By Julia Clarke published
The Utah-based climbing giant says corrosion may cause the device to switch off during use

"What an epic adventure" – at 96k per day, ultra runner Karel Sabbe sets blistering new time on iconic New Zealand trail
By Julia Clarke published
The Belgian dentist ran the entire length of New Zealand in record time

Going out in the backcountry this winter? Here's the one piece of kit a mountain rescue team wants you to bring every time
By Julia Clarke published
This massively capable avalanche beacon sports multiple features to help keep you safer in the backcountry

Rescue teams brave "heavy snow and strong winds" searching for missing snowboarder who vanished on Vail mountain
By Julia Clarke published
The Denver man was reported missing on Friday

We called this 5-star Therm-A-Rest the "comfiest, quietest and highest-performing" sleeping pad – you can save a rare 25% off it today at Amazon
By Julia Clarke published
Deals Hurry! This limited time deal brings one of Therm-A-Rest's most advanced pads down to just $157

Think the UTMB World Series is getting too big for its trail running shoes? It’s only just hitting its stride
By Julia Clarke published
There’s work to be done to make the renowned race series more inclusive and sustainable and the organizers say they’re rolling up their sleeves

Letting Apple Maps plan my hike wasn’t a total disaster – but there are 4 reasons I wouldn’t do it again
By Julia Clarke published
We check out iOS 18’s new custom route function on the trail

This "gorgeous" puffer jacket from The North Face gets near-perfect marks for lightweight warmth – it's a rare 29% off at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Terra Peak blocks the wind, traps warmth, and is down to just $155

Satisfy's first-ever trail running shoe is inspired by remote control cars for "precision grip on every surface"
By Julia Clarke published
The Rocker is coming this summer

These legendary winter boots from Sorel "last for decades" and they're $50 off at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The classic Sorel Caribou winter boots provide legendary warmth

Patagonia has given its hugely popular technical fleece a makeover – here's what's new and improved
By Julia Clarke published
The classic R1 fleece has been reimagined for 2025

Lost skier "followed some inviting tracks" – before she knew it, the resort was a thing of the past, says mountain rescue
By Julia Clarke published
Rescue crews took to social media to warn other skiers not to repeat the mistake

Fjällräven Abisko Trekking Tight review: the most technical hiking leggings we've tested
By Julia Clarke published
These trekking tights are packed with surprising features and are extremely versatile

A case study in respecting trail closures: 2 hikers airlifted to hospital after sustaining "multiple injuries" on route closed for 26 years
By Julia Clarke published
The couple only made it 15 minutes along the trail, which has been closed since 1999

"He is among the world’s most formidable endurance athletes" – Mathieu Blanchard first to finish brutal 600k Yukon race in -40°F temps
By Julia Clarke published
The race is part of a series known as the world's "coldest and toughest" ultra

Enjoy "unmatched warmth" in this lightweight down jacket from Arc'teryx, now $100 off at REI
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Thorium down jacket is warm but breathable

3 hikers who "panicked" in whiteout conditions saved by emergency contacts feature on Garmin inReach device
By Julia Clarke published
Rescuers were able to communicate with the trio's emergency contacts via the device

“We intend to reinvent the sport of trail running" – Salomon recruits renowned physiologist and researcher to support athletes
By Julia Clarke published
The new director will be supporting some of the world's best trail runners in the role

This "fantastic" soft-sided Yeti cooler is at its lowest price ever with an ultra-rare discount at Amazon
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Yeti Hopper Flip 8 has hit a record-low price in the President's Day sales

"We’re deepening our commitment to the mountain sports community" – Vail's GoPro Games adds ultra running, speed climbing for 2025
By Julia Clarke published
There's $140,000 in cash prizes up for grabs this year
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