
Will Symons
Will Symons developed his love of the outdoors as a student, exploring every inch of Sussex’s South Downs national park and swimming off the Brighton seafront. Now a staff writer for Advnture, Will previously worked as a freelance journalist and writer, covering everything from cricket to ancient history. Like most Advnture staff, Will’s free time is rarely spent indoors, he can often be found hiking, open water swimming or playing cricket.
Latest articles by Will Symons

Trail running sensation Kilian Jornet begins his latest insane challenge - climbing 67 American 14ers this fall - and hiking and biking between them
By Will Symons last updated
The States of Altitude will see the Spanish endurance athlete ascend every 14,000ft peak in the lower 48 states

Yosemite rescues rise by 40% amid a busy season that saw almost 3 million visitors and mass spending cuts
By Will Symons published
With fewer workers to help out and budgets stretched, Yosemite National Park has endured a tough summer

Adidas Terrex Skychaser AX5 hiking shoes review: Super-comfy budget-friendly hiking shoes for long-distance treks in sunny conditions
By Will Symons published
These Adidas shoes are perfect for fair-weather hiking expeditions, combining great breathability and grip with lots of cushioning

Blind hikers prepare for record-breaking ascent of Africa's tallest mountain
By Will Symons published
A team of 11 visually impaired and fully blind climbers are entering the final stages of preparation before they head up Mount Kilimanjaro

Ready to take on the rain? Danner has combined grippy Vibram outsoles with tough Gore-Tex outers to craft its latest hiking boot for all seasons
By Will Symons published
The brand says the new and improved N54 GTX hiking boots were "made to handle mile after mile"

Our expert gave these iconic Keen hiking sandals her stamp of approval when she put them to the test - get yours now for a huge 40% off
By Will Symons published
Deals The Keen Newport H2 hiking sandals are a versatile option for taking on tricky trails, combining great protection and ample breathability

Berghaus aims to help female trekkers hit the trails in comfort with the release of its new ZonalAdapt legwear
By Will Symons published
The new Farren leggings and trousers are Berghaus' first clothes to use 'ZonalAdapt technology' that's designed to flex with your changing body

UTMB champion Joyline Chepngeno suspended for two years, loses titles and sponsorship after positive doping test
By Will Symons published
The Kenyan athlete tested positive for the banned substance in the same month she won a historic UTMB victory

This Coleman tent has a star-gazing window so you can watch the skies from the comfort of your sleeping bag, and we've found it for 40% off
By Will Symons published
Deals The Coleman Peak1 backpacking tent has a hydrostatic head rating of 2,000mm and is designed for two people

Hypershell approaches "a new frontier of technology" with its latest exoskeleton, designed to help hikers summit mountains and trek for even longer
By Will Symons published
Hypershell says its new X Ultra exoskeleton decreases your heart rate, oxygen consumption, and overall exertion while you move

Record-breaker Ross Edgley completes his "toughest and most ambitious challenge," by swimming 1,000 miles around Iceland
By Will Symons published
The British open water swimmer has spent the summer in freezing waters, braving strong currents and violent storms

Get ready for rainy days on the trails with a whopping $119 off this popular Gore-Tex jacket from Arc'teryx
By Will Symons published
Deals The Arc'teryx Beta jacket combines ample protection from the elements with a lightweight and trail-ready build

Watch trail runners in Japan's Northern Alps follow in the footsteps of 'the father of Japanese alpinism' in new film from Rab
By Will Symons published
An expert team of trail runners retrace the steps of Banryu, an 18th-century monk and pioneering Japanese alpinist

Quite the trip! High hikers rescued from the Catskills mountains after taking powerful magic mushrooms
By Will Symons published
The tripping trekkers were escorted to safety by rangers and local firefighters in the Slide Mountain Wilderness

Keep your feet warm and cozy around camp with 50% off the insulating Nupse Mule Bootie slip-ons from The North Face
By Will Symons published
Deals These camping slippers are designed to keep you comfortable as you enjoy peaceful days and nights outdoors

All three hikers found dead after waterfall accident in Canada’s East Kootenays
By Will Symons published
Authorities have now found the bodies of all three people who fell from Meachen Creek Falls in British Columbia

A sports watch to rival Garmin? Amazfit's new T-Rex 3 Pro seeks to please with plenty of high-tech features and improved GPS
By Will Symons published
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro boasts several new features and a tough titanium outer body

Fed-up swimmers take on the Thames in fight against water pollution and tell lawmakers it's a "national scandal"
By Will Symons published
Eight athletes took part in the mammoth swim in support of a Surfers Against Sewage campaign to clean up British rivers

Look out, Garmin lovers! The Fenix 8 Pro is here with a shiny MicroLED screen and InReach satellite technology, but the new features don't come cheap
By Will Symons published
The latest and greatest Garmin watch comes with loads of new features to keep you connected in the wilderness

Premium leather and dependable waterproofing: right now you can save 35% off these winter-ready women's hiking boots from Keen
By Will Symons published
Deals Keen's Terradora Explorer boots are designed to keep you comfortable and dry on the wet trails and rainy days of autumn and winter

Splash around safely: new app uses high-tech underwater sensors to judge water quality for British swimmers
By Will Symons last updated
Open water swimmers in Shropshire, England, can check daily data and swim without worrying about pollution

Stay in touch for longer and get help in emergencies with Garmin's new super smart GPS devices
By Will Symons published
Two new premium Garmin handheld devices feature the American brand's trusted GPS technology

Mountain rescuers say all 3 hikers who fell from Canadian waterfall are presumed dead, after finding second body
By Will Symons published
Rescuers are still searching for a third body after a trio of hikers tumbled off the Meachen Creek Falls in Canada's East Kootenays

Get your winter shopping out of the way and prepare for chilly days with a whopping $129 off this Cotton Down jacket from Patagonia
By Will Symons published
Deals This Patagonia jacket uses 600-fill-power down to keep its wearers warm during cold-weather adventures

Devastating report reveals the extent of the damage wreaked by the Grand Canyon wildfire, which scorched hiking trails and destroyed historic buildings
By Will Symons published
Over 100 structures, including the iconic Grand Canyon lodge, have been destroyed in the violent Dragon Bravo blaze
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