
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

Garmin vs Samsung: Which sports watch is best for you?
By Will Symons published
These two smartwatch brands boast multiple models with a range of great fitness and everyday features - but which should you choose?

Climbing World Cup preview: teens eye gold in the season's second bouldering event
By Will Symons published
Annie Sanders and Sorato Anraku will be keen to continue their dominant displays from the first round

Hawaii hiker accused of attempting to murder his wife on the trails is denied bail
By Will Symons published
Anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig is accused of attempting to kill his wife with a rock and syringes while hiking a scenic Hawaiian route

The first para-climbing World Cup kicks off next week - here’s how to watch it and everything else you need to know
By Will Symons published
The latest competition pits the world's best paraclimbers head-to-head over two intense days on the wall

Catch a sneak peek of the latest Berghaus film about the Muslim mother creating a community on the trails
By Will Symons published
The upcoming short film details the journey of Zahrah Mahmood, the 'hill-walking hijabi' inspiring other Muslim women to hit the trails

Keep your legs fresh as you race through the countryside with up to $63 off these supportive Terrex trail running shoes
By Will Symons published
Deals The Terrex Agravic 3 trail running shoes are a grippy and supportive option for bounding through the wilderness this spring and summer

"This is just the start" - open water swimmers fight plans they say could jeopardise access to popular Lake District swim spot
By Will Symons published
Protesters want to stop the removal of a 100-year-old weir, which would lower water levels and alter the landscape at iconic Crummock Water

Fancy a snug solo camping adventure this summer? Save over $85 with this lightweight and waterproof MSR tent
By Will Symons published
Deals Escape to the mountains and enjoy peaceful nights on your own with the Sheep Mountain 1 tent from MSR

Central Asia’s longest hiking trail is expanding by over 600 miles - here’s how to check it out for yourself
By Will Symons published
Hiking in Kyrgyzstan? This idyllic trail passes through hundreds of miles of Central Asian wilderness

Technical trail shoes for a comfortable run: save almost $40 off the Arc'teryx Sylan Pro trail running shoes
By Will Symons published
Deals This Arc'teryx pair features sturdy rock plates and grippy Vibram outsoles to help you negotiate the wilderness with ease

Good news for Garmin lovers, as the adventure-ready Instinct models get an update
By Will Symons published
The latest beta update is designed to give Garmin Instinct 3 and Instinct E users a range of bug fixes and improvements

Air pollution monitoring to protect people and wildlife in national parks suspended after former oil exec given oversight of National Park Service
By Will Symons published
The change comes amid fears that other conservation programmes will be next in the firing line

No laces? No problem! Splash around in these water-ready Merrell trail shoes for under $60
By Will Symons published
Deals Merrell's Hydro Runner SE X RCI shoes feature a unique slip-on design, so you can race along the trails or wade through water without hassle

Garmin lovers could be forced to pay more for favorite features as the smartwatch brand considers new paywalls
By Will Symons published
Two months after Garmin introduced its AI coaching subscription service more charges are being considered

Open water swim firm behind 20 year old iconic race collapses after dramatic drop in entries due to river pollution fears
By Will Symons published
Henley Swim said pollution concerns about the River Thames had “put thousands of people off the idea of open water swimming”

Crocs new End. x And Wander hiking shoe collaboration looks built for coastal adventures
By Will Symons published
Crocs has teamed up with fashion brands And Wander and End. to create a springy shoe for exploring land and water this summer

"Lightweight, easy-to-carry and decidedly easy to pitch" - hurry and save 30% off this top-notch tent from The North Face
By Will Symons published
Deals We loved the lightweight and dependable Trail Lite 2-person tent from The North Face - snag $90 off yours right now

"Running up a mountain like a bird spreading its wings": Karl Egloff's quest to become the fastest man to climb the seven summits
By Will Symons published
The 44-year-old speed climber has Mount Everest in his sights as he strives to become the fastest to climb the tallest mountains on all seven continents

Prepare for backcountry camping trips with over $240 off this lightweight tent from MSR
By Will Symons published
Deals The MSR Advance Pro 2 tent is built for backpacking and camping in extreme wilderness conditions

“We are not ruling anything out” - Garmin could up the prices of its high-tech watches after Trump tariffs
By Will Symons published
New Garmin sports watches, including the incoming Forerunner 970, could face hefty price hikes

“Please be careful and avoid contact” - safety warning over toxic blue-green algae in Wales’ largest lake
By Will Symons published
Open water swimmers in Snowdonia have been urged to steer clear of algal blooms in Llyn Tegid

Watch Babsi Zangerl become the first person to flash Yosemite’s El Capitan in new Black Diamond climbing film
By Will Symons published
The Austrian climber made history with the stunning flash climb - here's how it happened

“Open water can have hidden dangers that can prove fatal” - teen boy dies during lake swim
By Will Symons published
Authorities are pleading with the public to take care after the 16-year-old's body was found in a Nottinghamshire lake
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