
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

Quechua unveils new technical hiking line "crafted with the spirit of adventure"
By Julia Clarke published
The new styles include lightweight waterproof jackets, breathable hiking shoes and an adjustable backpack

At less than $285, the tiny Garmin InReach Mini 2 just hit its lowest price ever at Amazon – and it could save your life
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Save 29% and send messages from the backcountry

We love the "versatile" Osprey Talon Velocity 20 daypack for speedy days on the trails – it's under $135 at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The Osprey Daylite is neat, durable and on sale

"No finish lines, no pressure, just epic routes" – Love Trails launches running and adventure festival in Croatia
By Julia Clarke published
Love Trails Croatia takes to the Adriatic Sea this autumn

You'd be "hard-pressed" to improve the AeroPress Go coffee maker for camping – but they just made it even better
By Julia Clarke published
The AeroPress Go Plus is a complete travel system, so you don't need to worry about which mug to bring camping

Hoka "takes a cue from nature" and updates the Hopara 2 hiking sandal with merino wool for better breathability, less stink
By Julia Clarke published
The Hopara 2 Aerino taps everyone's favorite temperature-regulating fiber for a more summer-friendly "shandal"

No, it's not a typo – you can pick up these bestselling Columbia hiking boots for as little as $50 right now on Amazon
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals These mountaineering-style boots have been discontinued, and you can save as much as 33% off them right now

Garmin unveils the Vivoactive 6 smartwatch, and we can't wait to test out the new "smart wake alarm" feature this spring
By Julia Clarke published
The Vivoactive 6 is the first Garmin watch to sport this nifty feature

A smartwatch with an AMOLED display for under $80? Meet the Amazfit Bip 6
By Julia Clarke last updated
The latest Amazfit Bip offers some significant upgrades over the 5, including two weeks of battery life

"Barkley is a satire" – John Kelly speaks out on absurd race that bested every last runner, new film chronicles Jasmin Paris's 2024 victory
By Julia Clarke published
Kelly was the only runner to complete 3 laps of the grueling course this year, earning him the most dubious "Fun Run" in trail running

The "incredibly useful" LifeStraw Peak Series water bottle and filter combo saved my thru-hike – and it's 20% off at Amazon
By Julia Clarke published
Deals This lightweight and easy-to-use water bottle and filter combo takes all the hassle out of sourcing safe water in the wild

Mountain Equipment injects Extreme Light sleeping bags with secret weapon fabric – now they're lighter than ever and "ready for adventure"
By Julia Clarke published
The alpinist brand says the reimagined Xenith line now features its lightest bags to date

This iconic Silva compass is the only thing I've bought in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, and you can save 32% on it too, but hurry – the deal ends today
By Julia Clarke published
Deals The standard against which all other base plate compasses are measured, the Silva Type 4 is a highly regarded, expedition-proven navigational tool

"Just such an amazing journey and adventure" – victory dance for Tom Evans as ultra runner pulls off another UTMB win
By Julia Clarke published
The British ultra runner is finally back on form

“I'm here for the conversation and the change” – ultra runner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys on reclaiming space in the outdoors for people of color
By Julia Clarke published
The Black Trail Runners co-founder has tackled some of the world’s toughest ultras, but the biggest battle has been fighting for the right to be there in the first place

"It’s a beautiful route that I’m surprised doesn’t get climbed more" – Alex Honnold casually chalks off another big wall onsight solo
By Julia Clarke published
The climbing legend says the 4-hour car-to-car solo was a "personal best"

UK's trails brace for busiest weekend of the year with the clocks changing – here are AllTrails best hiking tips "to find beauty without busyness"
By Julia Clarke last updated
Your favorite beauty spot is about to get a whole lot busier – here's how to hike in peace

Shokz are the best bone conduction headphones for running, and you can save 20% right now in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Julia Clarke published
Deals Enjoy your favorite tunes without blocking out what's going on around you

"Buy it now!" – say fans of the Yeti Roadie 24 hard cooler, now $50 off in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals You can save 20% on one of Yeti's most compact hard coolers right now

The spacious Yeti Tundra Haul wheeled cooler is a "powerhouse" that keeps drinks chilled and bears at bay – it's a rare $85 off
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Save 20% on Yeti's portable hard cooler in this season's classiest color

These "iconic" Keen hiking sandals are my go-to for casual summer hikes, wild dips and festival fun – they're under $100 at REI right now
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals I've been hiking in these sandals for 2 years and can't believe how versatile they are

We gave these "surprisingly rugged" Patagonia pants a perfect 5 stars for spring skiing – now they're a huge 30% off
By Julia Clarke last updated
Deals Ideal for both cold and warmer days on the slopes, the Patagonia Storm Shift Pants are more than $130 off right now

“It was about the adventure and figuring out what is possible with a human and their dog” – meet Nova, the dog who ran an ultra marathon
By Julia Clarke last updated
This winter, ultra runner Evan Birch competed in a 100-mile race with his dog Nova by his side
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