Julia Clarke

Feel the spray on your face with these Washington waterfall hikes, offering stunning endpoints to shaded hikes through lush, old-growth forests

Our trail running safety tips cover everything from planning your route to wildlife safety and calling for help so you can feel confident adventuring on foot

Choosing the right cross country ski poles is critical to your technique, so we explain how to choose the right length and other features like grip, weight, swing and basket

How cold is too cold to run? We examine the research on how extreme cold impacts performance, whether it has health implications and what you can do to protect yourself

Is rock climbing dangerous? We weigh up the dangers, describe the common risks and injuries and explain how to avoid them

What is a Wainwright? We explain this ubiquitous term in English hillwalking, and offer some tips for peak bagging the Wainwrights

Ski touring takes specialized gear in addition to gumption, and our backcountry ski gear checklist helps you get kitted out for winter expeditions

We uncover five areas where meditation for runners can optimize your endurance, efficiency and confidence on the trail

Get off the beaten path with the least crowded National Parks and discover some of the country’s most rugged and best-kept adventure secrets

The best hikes in Glacier National Park cross a vast, pristine wilderness and deliver alpine lakes, rocky peaks and awesome wildlife viewing

We go the distance on the question of snowshoes vs crampons to help you figure out what kind of footwear you need this winter

Snowshoeing in Utah takes you to snow covered red rock canyons and National Parks with majestic views

What is a Corbett? We explain what defines these Scottish mountains, where to find them and how to get started as a Corbetteer

What is the Triple Crown of hiking? We explain the designation for completing America's three longest trails, and how many pairs of shoes it takes to do it

How should ski pants fit? We explain how to size your ski and snowboarding bottoms so you can rip your turns and not your trousers

Glacier hiking requires special gear and technique, but the rewards are boundless opportunities to see magnificent ice towers, deep caves, plummeting waterfalls and meltwater lakes