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
Would you tie a helium balloon to your backpack to make hiking easier? Influencer left deflated by "lazy man climbing" experiment
By Julia Clarke published
A Chinese social media influencer recently became the latest to put this unusual method to the test
I've tested all the best camping coffee makers and this one is my favorite by far – it's 30% off right now for Amazon Prime Day
By Paul Brett, Julia Clarke last updated
Prime Day is nearly over but there's still time to bag the AeroPress Coffee Maker that comes with me on every camping trip
Chunky Grazer's "fur-midable" reign continues as the grizzly wins Fat Bear Week again, beating opponent who killed her cub
By Julia Clarke published
It's been a dramatic year for Fat Bear Week, but things have ended on a high note with the majestic monarch of munching taking the crown
Effortless hydration is yours with Stanley's beefiest IceFlow bottle, and it's 25% off for Amazon Prime Day
By Julia Clarke last updated
Now with a Cap and Carry Lid, the Stanley IceFlow bottle is designed for easy hydration
Thirsty for deals? The mighty Yeti Rambler 46oz water bottle with chug cap is 20% off for Amazon Prime Day
By Julia Clarke published
A bulletproof bottle that takes no prisoners, you can take your pick of multiple colorways at this great discount price
Hurry, the Osprey Poco Child Carrier we rated "most comfortable" for toting tots is $85 off right now
By Julia Clarke last updated
A peerless child carrier that includes everything you need from the get-go
"A series of bad decisions" leaves Mt. Whitney climber dangling on rope for 18 hours awaiting rescue
By Julia Clarke published
Mountain rescue reports that the climbers were beyond their skill level and encountered winter conditions
"I felt an intense thrill" – Courtney Dauwalter unstoppable at Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB, 2nd overall, 5 hours ahead of next female
By Julia Clarke published
Dauwalter put in a serious bid for first overall at the race from the mountains to the French Riviera
Columbia Women's Sloan Ridge Graphic Long Sleeve Technical T-Shirt review: a performance layer that puts comfort first
By Julia Clarke published
This technical base layer gives off the impression of being a casual tee, but handles mountain hikes with surprising ease
Sizzling deal alert: this innovative Eureka! 2-burner stove that we called "the camp chef's best friend" is $50 off right now
By Julia Clarke published
Simple, efficient burners fit inside a rugged, steel case that will last for years
"We ask for patience" – Appalachian Trail thru-hikers derailed by Hurricane Helene
By Julia Clarke published
Hikers who suspend or detour their hikes will still be considered thru-hikers
I've taken these ultralight Merrell road-to-trail shoes around the world this year, and they're down to $75 right now
By Julia Clarke published
These ultra-lightweight shoes are comfortable from the forest to the beach
8 hikers violate trail closure, get "too tired" to continue, and call mountain rescue – now they face up to $25,000 in fines
By Julia Clarke published
National Park officials say the hikers were uninjured and their rescue diverted vital resources away from wildfire fighting operations
Montane Slipstream Trail Running Tights review: hardwearing tights for mountain runners
By Julia Clarke published
Built for mountain runners, these leggings are durable but comfortable
Don't know what to do with all the metrics on your GPS watch? Strava launches Athlete Intelligence to help
By Julia Clarke published
Athlete Intelligence analyzes your workouts and gives you meaningful insights and guidance that you can actually understand
"There’s a bigger issue at stake here" – protests going ahead this weekend as Dartmoor wild camping case heads back to court
By Julia Clarke published
Tuesday's court case will be the final judgment on whether England can retain it's last remaining wild camping spot
REI's new Smartwool x Altra running collection is the outdoor collaboration we never knew we always wanted
By Julia Clarke published
Not all outdoor collaborations make sense but this one could be a match made in heaven (or at least in the Rocky Mountains)
Is your Garmin Fenix 8 crashing when you submerge it in cold water? There might now be a fix for that
By Julia Clarke published
It's looking hopeful that the Fenix 8 will indeed rise from the ashes after all
Man kills "aggressive" mountain lion with shovel at campground, wildlife officials say it doesn't qualify as an attack
By Julia Clarke published
An investigation into the incident is underway
Ultra runners can’t seem to get enough of recovery shoes – but do they really work? And which pair is best?
By Julia Clarke published
We ask the experts how recovery shoes work, and whether you need to invest in a pair
Columbia Omni-Heat Midweight Baselayer Crew review: a revolutionary first layer for icy adventures
By Julia Clarke published
A reflective lining improves the performance of this comfortable base layer
Yes, technical hiking leggings are a thing – 4 reasons why I’ve started choosing them over traditional walking pants
By Julia Clarke last updated
Who knew leggings could make such reliable hiking legwear?
Rab's award-winning new Cirrus Ultra Insulated hoodie is its lightest and warmest loose-fill synthetic jacket yet
By Julia Clarke published
The jacket boasts do-it-all mountain insulation for adventures in the harshest conditions
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