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
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Kathmandu Trailhead Stretch 2.5 Layer Rain Jacket review: lighter than light, breathable and easy on the planet
By Julia Clarke published
Weatherproof gear keeps getting lighter and this rain jacket wins in the featherweight department but still keeps a downpour at bay
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"She’s always kept going" – 11-year-old, one-eyed wolf in Yellowstone defies the odds with another litter of pups
By Julia Clarke published
Most wolves in the wild don't live past the age of four, but 907F seems to be thriving
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Going festival camping this summer? Aldi is selling tents for £17.99 – here's when you can grab one
By Julia Clarke published
The budget retailer is offering a line of camping gear with nothing over £20
![Climbers on a via ferrata](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pXe6vFfqhBukGaNBDUo8Ti-320-80.jpg)
Climbing a via ferrata in Corsica: where rugged mountain adventure meets the Mediterranean
By Julia Clarke published
We head to the mountainous Mediterranean island of Corsica to hike, mountain bike and climb in one day
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These new retro colors on the Coros Pace 3 will have you running back to the future this summer
By Julia Clarke published
The Retro Pack is inspired by the 80s, but packed with the latest features and tech
![Alpine Glow over the Mt Meeker and Longs Peak](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3tTpsdoVUXtwLgsicCoWgL-320-80.jpg)
Hiker missing in Rocky Mountain National Park found dead
By Julia Clarke published
The 23-year-old hiker appeared to have taken a significant fall while descending
![Man in tent holding Garmin InReach Mini 2 device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PwEgHvbBphTAVYhC8oJvm5-320-80.jpg)
Act fast – the Garmin InReach Mini 2 is back to its lowest price on Amazon, and it could save your life
By Julia Clarke published
The tiny satellite communicator lets you stay in touch and summon help in remote locations without cellular connectivity
![Hikers wearing the Kathmandu Valorous Pack](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3bp58v6EivgJSFd8mwqDLn-320-80.jpg)
Kathmandu Valorous Pack 38L review: a versatile and roomy hauler with a friendly design for day hikes and backpacking
By Julia Clarke published
Thoughtfully designed with clever details, this planet-friendly backpack holds all your gear and carries comfortably while you hike
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Man killed by falling tree at Colorado ski resort
By Julia Clarke published
The resort employee was performing trail maintenance when the tragedy occurred
![Sunrise at Isle Royale National Park](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cyd4peZmDsPzeTshvHYg5h-320-80.jpg)
Three men charged with illegal camping, starting a wildfire in US National Park may face up to six months in prison
By Julia Clarke last updated
The men were charged after the 2022 incident, which damaged park property
![AllTrails navigation app screengrabs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ighvCqL5avo3bVkUptKMRD-320-80.jpg)
Can you trust online hiking trail reviews?
By Julia Clarke last updated
When you’re researching your next hike, the internet is awash with trail reviews – but how trustworthy are they, really?
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Vivobarefoot launches the Hybrid Wing – a "radical" shoe that's 3D printed to fit your feet
By Julia Clarke last updated
The Vivobiome system scans your feet then prints a personalized shoe using a low waste approach to production
![reasons you need a sleeping bag liner: Sea to Summit liner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dy58PFxANBNCVDDSsPmCyg-320-80.jpg)
Can you use a sleeping bag liner on its own for camping?
By Julia Clarke published
Can you ditch your sleeping bag altogether for warm summer nights?
![A rainbow in the mist of Vernal Falls in Yosemite](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Byi5RNSLQJCHv9MLh3a4UV-320-80.jpg)
Stomach-churning clip shows hapless tourists casually perched over Yosemite waterfall where dozens have drowned
By Julia Clarke published
The popular falls are a must-see destination in the famous park, but it's crucial to see them from a safe distance
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How to ruin your hiking boots in 6 easy steps (and what to do instead)
By Julia Clarke published
If you find that your boots tend to develop defects quickly over and over again, you might be causing their unfortunate demise without meaning to
![Julia Clarke on a via ferrata in Corsica](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sF7WieETcmAanwx8fpNUg6-320-80.jpg)
The North Face Trailjammer T-shirt review: optimal airflow while you're working up a sweat
By Julia Clarke published
A technical tee designed to keep you cool on the trail, in the saddle and at the crag
![Grey wolf (bronze colored) standing tall, looking over his domain in Yellowstone National Park](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pkV57e3GGnnw5amWQv6H8-320-80.jpg)
Dead wolf found in Colorado was most likely killed by mountain lion
By Julia Clarke published
Fears that the animal may have fallen foul to human intervention appear to have been alleviated following an autopsy
![Snow on Mount WHitney with rocks in the foreground](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jGfr3DJLfNfkgBaWy8ZQfZ-320-80.jpg)
"Make responsible decisions" – hikers warned as rockfall claims third life in one week on Mt Whitney
By Julia Clarke published
The hiker, struck on Sunday, has not yet been identified
![Julia Clarke mountain biking](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/acme6cpeMfnRFLLQpNLDo8-320-80.jpg)
The North Face Windstream Shell Jacket review: lightweight, compact, breathable protection from the wind
By Julia Clarke published
This windbreaker packs down to the size of an apple, but keeps big winds at bay when you're on a peak
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Fires, floods and lightning strikes: 5 summer weather hazards hikers need to know about
By Julia Clarke published
Summer isn’t all warm weather and sunshine – if you’re hiking, you’ll want to know about these five hazards
![A wooden structure is toppled over on flat white ground. Dark mountains are in the background. Saline Valley Salt Tram tower on the ground](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/joGR43xSVsVNAbXeMAyfu4-320-80.jpg)
Death Valley vandal topples historic structure towing vehicle out of mud – can you help identify them?
By Julia Clarke published
The National Park Service believes the tower was pulled down in April
![The summit of Longs Peak glows at sunrise after a fresh snowfall in Estes Park Colorado](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5KsHKH4fPNAFwNyzzZgEsf-320-80.jpg)
Another hiker is missing in Rocky Mountain National Park – here's what we know so far
By Julia Clarke published
The man is believed to have summitted Longs Peak on Sunday but never returned to his vehicle
![How to go night walking](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vFUMUKnMxS6gzAKzQsdHLG-320-80.jpg)
Another group of teens involved in overnight rescue from hiking trail, prompting fresh warnings
By Julia Clarke published
The group's descent was hindered by lack of appropriate gear for hiking at night