Will Symons
Will Symons developed his love of the outdoors as a student, exploring every inch of Sussex’s South Downs national park and wild 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 time is rarely spent indoors, he can often be found hiking, wild swimming or playing cricket.
Latest articles by Will Symons
Experienced climber falls to her death on controversial mountain
By Will Symons published
The woman died on Mount Arapiles, where climbers could soon face fines upwards of $200,000 for ascending the ancient peak
Dreaming of Mount Fuji but daunted by the hike? Rumoured plans for a mountain tram could be about to make the trek a lot easier
By Will Symons published
More than 300,000 hikers ascend Mount Fuji every year, creating congestion, overcrowding, and pollution on the trails
Mountain Rescue teams appeal for hikers to wear the right footwear to prevent avoidable incidents
By Will Symons published
The Kerry Mountain Rescue Team has been called out multiple times in recent weeks to accidents that they say didn't have to happen
Garmin’s Instinct 3 smart watch just leaked - here’s what we know so far
By Will Symons published
Hikers may be getting a new Garmin sports watch sooner rather than later, with the Garmin Instinct 3 leaking on the company website
REI is getting ahead of Black Friday with massive savings on Garmin, The North Face and more
By Will Symons last updated
Hiking apparel and camping gear is going cheap
It's going to get even more difficult to visit Glacier National Park next summer – here's everything you need to know
By Will Symons published
Going-to-the-Sun Road and North Fork areas will require reservations from June 2025
Wild Swimming spots in the UK could soon be tested for pollution all year round
By Will Symons published
New proposals would ramp up testing in the winter months, giving swimmers a clearer picture of UK waters
One of Europe’s busiest mountains will continue using its native name after strong support from locals and visitors
By Will Symons published
Formerly known as Mount Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa in North Wales is visited by around 600,000 people every year
Wildfires claim the life of teenage park ranger in New York state
By Will Symons published
The 18-year-old park ranger lost his life fighting a wildfire in the Sterling Forest
West African hiking hotspot under immediate threat from rapid deforestation
By Will Symons last updated
Loma Mountains National Park in Sierra Leone is a popular destination for hikers from all across the world
Get great savings on high tech binoculars with our top 5 picks
By Will Symons published
With Black Friday right around the corner, there are great savings to be made on excellent binoculars from right across the price range
Stay hydrated on snowy winter trails thanks to CamelBak's insulated hydration packs
By Will Symons published
Run, hike and climb without worrying about your water freezing with the StoAway Insulated Reservoir and SnoBlast 22 Winter Hydration Pack
ROLL wants you to recover quickly from long runs in the backcountry with its new Superplush recovery shoes
By Will Symons published
The new range of recovery shoes aim to get you back on the trails without all the aches and pains of a hard day's run
“I wanted to see if I could still do it" - 90-year-old man climbs England's tallest mountain
By Will Symons published
Surrounded by his family, the British pensioner scaled Scafell Pike to celebrate his birthday
New long-distance nature trail aims to entice hikers to Japan
By Will Symons published
Spanning more than 250 miles, the new trail will take trekkers through iconic Japanese nature
Man undertaking a two week hike for charity has to be rescued after injuring himself on the first day
By Will Symons published
Borders Mountain Rescue saved the injured man who was hurt just hours after setting off on the 268 mile trek
Got hiking shoes on your Christmas gift list? You can pick up big savings now on this comfy pair from The North Face
By Will Symons last updated
Check out the winter-ready Men's Hedgehog Futurelight Hiking Boots, well reduced right now on The North Face website
Get a head start on Black Friday with £126 off this toasty jacket from The North Face
By Will Symons last updated
This highly-rated, insulated jacket traps body heat and repels the cold to keep you comfy in the backcountry
Furious rock climbers up in arms over new climbing ban on world-famous mountain
By Will Symons published
Climbers will no longer be able to scale Mount Arapiles thanks to an incoming ban
Heed weather warnings, warn officials after hikers rescued from extreme winds
By Will Symons published
Hikers paid the price for ignoring 'severe' weather warnings as violent weather destroyed their tents
Latest Garmin update promises smartwatch wearers a brighter display, fewer bugs and longer battery life
By Will Symons published
Seeking to fix a number of persistent issues, the update promises an overall improved user experience
Hikers surprised to see snow blanketing the peak of Hawaii's tallest mountain
By Will Symons published
Snow in Hawaii? The tropical state's tallest mountain sees an unseasonably dramatic snowfall
“It was a beautiful moment" – French climbers reveal how they rescued pair stranded at 20,000 feet in Himalayas
By Will Symons published
American and British climbing partners Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners found themselves stranded at over 20,000ft without food, climbing gear or shelter
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