
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

Take the whole family camping with 30% off this spacious backcountry tent from Coleman
By Will Symons published
Deals The Coleman Skylodge 6-Person Instant Tent is a hassle free option for backcountry camping, its got plenty of room and sets up in minutes

Olympic climbers to hit the beach as authorities confirm venue for the LA 2028 climbing competition
By Will Symons published
The Long Beach area will host every climbing event in the LA 2028 Olympics

"Easily one of the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn" - our expert loved these lightweight Merrell hiking boots, get yours for $45 off
By Will Symons published
Deals The Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex hiking boots combine a comfy, cushioned interior with plenty of protection so you can hit the trails with confidence

Hiker dies on Colorado’s daunting 2744-step Manitou Incline trail
By Will Symons published
The Manitou Incline is a popular and challenging trek that gains over 2,000ft of elevation in the Colorado wilderness

Ancient cave paintings revealed for the first time - two years after they were discovered by climbers in Brazil
By Will Symons published
The artworks which could be up to 3,000 years old were discovered in 2023, but kept secret from the public

“More and more people are tempted into risky locations” - Social media and navigation apps blamed for record rise in mountain rescue incidents
By Will Symons published
There were record numbers of mountain rescue incidents in England, Wales, and Scotland last year, and technology is taking the blame

"It was a really emotional moment" - Rapid alpinists smash Swiss speed climbing record by over 10 hours
By Will Symons published
Speed climbing duo Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger raced up the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains in record time

"Our goal is to design kits that act like an extension of the athletes themselves" - outdoor brand Kathmandu to create New Zealand's next Olympic kits
By Will Symons published
Kiwi athletes will be suiting up in Kathmandu gear for the next two Olympic games

Take the weight off and hike for longer with over $60 off these premium and portable Black Diamond trekking poles
By Will Symons published
Deals The Distance Carbon FLZ poles aim to propel you forward, whether you're sprinting through the wilderness or taking a long hike

Yosemite scientists forced to clean restrooms as Trump administration cuts take their toll
By Will Symons published
Biologists, hydrologists, and archaeologists are among the many staff reportedly ordered to help out with extra duties

Revo teams up with climbing legend Renan Ozturk to launch new sunglasses for extreme conditions
By Will Symons published
The two new models are designed for the wilderness, with 360° protection from the sun and durable glass lenses

Snowdonia authorities warn hikers seeking an Easter ascent to plan ahead or risk facing parking chaos
By Will Symons published
Eryri National Park is gearing up for the busy four-day holiday weekend

Popular Grand Canyon trail and campground to reopen next month after construction project
By Will Symons published
Visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park can soon pitch up at the Bright Angel campground again and hike along the trail of the same name

Race through the wilderness with 25% off these eye-catching Adidas trail running shoes
By Will Symons published
Deals The Adidas Terrex Agravic GTX trail running shoes are a grippy and comfortable option for bouncing around backcountry trails

"A breathtaking marble cavern": Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave reopening 4 years after it was closed by wildfires
By Will Symons published
Visitors will be able to enjoy a half-mile loop through the narrow passages and steep sections of the stunning marble cavern

“Xenon won’t propel us to the top, but it will protect us as we climb fast” - British politician plans to summit Everest using controversial gas
By Will Symons published
Lawmaker Al Carns and three ex-special forces pals want to summit the world's tallest mountain just four days after leaving home

Polar launches paid subscription plan just weeks after Garmin announced its own training paywall
By Will Symons published
The new personalized training plan is available for $11 per month as an add-on to the Polar Flow app

Save money and cozy up to the campfire: I love these snug Keen camping slippers, and they're 30% off right now
By Will Symons published
Deals The Keen Howser Slides are my favorite slippers for trotting around the campsite - and they're $30 off in time for spring

Make your plans now! Here's the exact date you can get into every US National Park for free
By Will Symons published
To celebrate the first day of National Park Week, all US parks will be free to enter on Sunday, April 19

Connect with the trails and keep it stylish with the latest collaboration between The North Face and Japanese fashion brand Undercover
By Will Symons published
The latest range includes backpacks, shorts, trail running shoes, hiking boots, and more

Snuggle up on solo trips to the wilderness with over $140 off this lightweight one-person MSR tent
By Will Symons published
Deals The MSR Hubba Hubba 1 tent is a light and portable one-person tent, perfect for solo camping and backpacking trips

1,300-year-old skis: melting glacier reveals prehistoric wooden skis in the Norwegian mountains
By Will Symons published
The prehistoric skis were buried underneath the glacier for over a thousand years before researchers made the discovery
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