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.
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Deals The comfortable Odin 9 Worlds 3.0 shell is designed to help you take on the mountains with plenty of protection from the elements

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I met up with the AKA community hiking charity to scale Britain's tallest mountain in a trek supported by Helly Hansen

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Deals The reduced Big Agnes Blacktail 4 is built for snug nights in the varied conditions of spring, summer, and fall - get yours for under $250 now!

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Annie Sanders, 17, won her maiden lead climbing gold, while South Korea's Dohyun Lee dominated the men's competition in Madrid

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Rab's Nitron 25L pack is a comfortable, lightweight companion for storing your kit

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Deals The Big Agnes Camp Sidewinder 35 sleeping bag features a cocoon-style pattern that is ideal for side sleepers

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Cole Henderson texted friends to say he was embarking on a hike and would be switching his phone to airplane mode

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Rangers have hung wanted posters around Grand Teton National Park in an attempt to keep visitors' shoes safe from a certain sly bandit

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Rescuers in Italy scoured the mountains surrounding Chiavenna after Matthew Hall disappeared during a solo hiking expedition

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How to watch The world's best lead climbers are on their way to Madrid, Spain - here's how to catch the action wherever you are

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World-class climbers are vying for a place atop the IFSC World Cup leaderboard

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Lawson's latest record took him around the stunning coastline of the England's south western peninsula, featured in The Salt Path

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Workers used reclaimed wood to create benches, stairs, and fences to help people trek the Ben Johnson trail safely

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Deals The Keen Zionic hiking boots are a great option for hot-weather hiking, and boast ample rain-protection

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Get the perfect balance between trail feel and comfort with our guide to the best barefoot running shoes

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Spectators were treated to a thrilling couple of days of expert lead and speed climbing in Chamonix, France - read on for our roundup

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The 33-year-old hasn't been hasn't been heard from since getting in contact with a friend to say he'd become lost and was taking a break

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Deals The Salomon Bonatti Trail jacket is a trusty companion for wet-weather running, built from waterproof and windproof Pertex fabrics

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Deals You can still save big on the Epix Pro (Gen 2), the Fenix 8, the Forerunner 55 and more

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World-class climbers like Sorato Anraku and Aleksandra Miroslaw will return to the wall in pursuit of coveted series victories

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Deals The Garmin Instinct 2 is an adventure-ready sports watch, fit for heavy use on the trails, featuring plenty of detailed health trackers

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Deals Arc'teryx's Beta SL jacket uses a waterproof and windproof Gore-Tex membrane to keep you dry and comfy when the heavens open
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