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

Rocky Mountain National Park offers avalanche training after seven incidents in a week
By Will Symons published
Officials are urging members of the public to undergo safety training before tackling the trails this winter

Latest Garmin update aims to cut crashes with more than half a dozen fixes
By Will Symons published
New updates looks to fix several bugs in Garmin's Forerunner and Fenix ranges

Hurry! These discontinued Aku women's hiking boots are 50% off and disappearing fast
By Will Symons published
The rugged Aku Cimon Gore-Tex hiking boots are durable, grippy and ready to take on the outdoors

Yellowstone National Park sued for plans to increase bison numbers
By Will Symons published
The iconic national park is under fire from Montana lawmakers over its bison management program

Mark your calendars - World Luge Day is almost here - but how can you actually get started?
By Will Symons published
Try out one of the world's fastest and most exhilarating sports on the first ever World Luge Day

Suit up for chilly winter weather in this iconic Patagonia synthetic puffer - now 30% off
By Will Symons published
The Nano Puff insulated women's hoodie is toasty, lightweight, and well suited to harsh winter weather

"One of Garmin's most advanced sports watches to date" - the Epix Pro (Gen 2) is more than $200 off now
By Will Symons published
The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) smartwatch features a wide range of useful features, including handy health trackers and sports modes

Human remains discovered on popular Utah hiking trail
By Will Symons published
Male remains were found near the Bone Wash trail and Elephant Arch area

Hikers criticised for poor parking, which slowed rescue teams in the Peak District after a man was injured
By Will Symons published
Hundreds of vehicles parked along the roadside blocked gritters and slowed down mountain rescue workers

Officials investigate popular hiking trail as possible starting point of devastating Los Angeles fires
By Will Symons published
Skull Rock on Temescal Ridge trail in Joshua Tree National Park is being investigated as fires rage around Los Angeles

As comfy as 'slippers with studs on', these five-star hiking boots are ready for winter, and they're up to 60% off right now
By Will Symons published
The Roclite Pro G 400 hiking shoes from Inov8 are a tough and durable option for taking on harsh backcountry conditions

Lynx illegally released in the Scottish highlands dies after capture
By Will Symons published
One lynx has died after four were illegally released into a popular hiking area in the Scottish Highlands last week

Missing hiker’s belongings found in the Dolomites as survival hopes dwindle
By Will Symons published
The belongings of British hiker Aziz Ziriat were discovered after officials found the body of his hiking partner buried under snow days earlier

Three deaths in 10 days prompts stern avalanche warning from mountain rescue officials
By Will Symons published
Mountain Rescue officials in Utah are urging hikers to stay out of the backcountry after a devastating snowstorm

Illegally released Lynx spotted in popular Scottish hiking spots
By Will Symons published
Two Lynx were spotted in the Scottish highlands the day after a different pair was captured by experts

Body found in the Dolomites believed to be one of two British hikers missing since New Year's Day
By Will Symons published
The discovery, more than a week after the pair disappeared, comes after some of their belongings were found in a bivvy hut nearby

We called the Garmin Fenix 7S a "top tier watch with tremendous battery life" - and it's $270 off right now
By Will Symons published
This Garmin Fenix 7S boasts accurate GPS, a long-lasting battery life, and a wide range of insightful health monitors

"We never gave up hope" - missing hiker found alive after living off two muesli bars, foraged berries, and creek water for 13 days
By Will Symons published
Hadi Nazari survived nearly two weeks in Australia's Snowy Mountains after going missing the day after Christmas

Garmin promises high-tech tracking and immersive maps with all-new GPS range
By Will Symons published
Three new Garmin Montana navigators boast detailed topographic maps and handy GPS tracking

Daredevil alpinist sets bold new record on Mount Everest
By Will Symons published
German climber Jost Kobusch is attempting to become the first person to summit Mount Everest alone, in winter, without supplemental oxygen

“The smartwatch you can wear whenever, wherever” - Garmin launches the much-anticipated Instinct 3
By Will Symons published
Garmin's new Instinct 3 smartwatch series features three new models and boasts a ton of high-tech features

"Learn from my mistake, don't bring your Garmin" - hiker arrested for possessing Garmin InReach device in India
By Will Symons published
Social media star 'Hiker Heather' was arrested while carrying her Garmin device through Delhi Airport

Want to get into shape this year? Check out how para-athlete Jonny Huntington trained to traverse the Antarctic
By Will Symons published
Jonny Huntington is attempting to become the first disabled athlete to traverse all 566 miles from the tip of Antarctica to the South Pole
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