
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

Adidas Terrex Skychaser Gore-Tex hiking shoes review: Comfortable, waterproof shoes with plenty of protection for year-round trekking
By Will Symons published
These premium hiking shoes are among the best pairs I've tested, combining a tough Gore-Tex upper with plenty of cushioning and traction

Indian lawmaker seeks to ban climbers from ascending the world’s third-tallest mountain to protect "sacred" lands
By Will Symons published
The Himalayan giant, Kangchenjunga, attracts some of the world's greatest mountaineers but is also of great religious significance to local communities

Hit the trails with your favorite tunes and stay aware of your surroundings with new open-ear earbuds from Shokz
By Will Symons last updated
The new OpenFit 2 and OpenFit 2+ earbuds aim to combine crisp audio with an unintrusive design for running and other activities

America’s tallest mountain claims its first victim of the climbing season after mountaineer falls 3,000ft to his death from near the summit
By Will Symons published
Authorities have recovered the body of Alex Chiu after he fell from the Denali mountain, otherwise known as Mount McKinley

Foreign hikers and campers could be forced to pay more to visit America’s national parks to help fund a $1 billion Trump-imposed budget cut
By Will Symons published
The National Park Service, which is already in crisis, has been asked to raise a further $90 million by surcharging foreign visitors

Climbing World Cup preview: Unstoppable Anraku eyes bouldering history as the women's competition heats up in Prague
By Will Symons published
The world's best boulderers are limbering up for another round of action and excitement at the upcoming bouldering World Cup in Prague

Itching to hit the trails? We've found this lightweight and spacious Osprey pack for $50 off right now and it's perfect for stowing your gear before heading out for a long day in the wilderness
By Will Symons published
Deals Osprey's Hikelight pack is designed to minimize weight and provide all the space you need for a long day of trekking

Hikers and trail runners can go 'from city streets to summit peaks' with Polar's latest high-tech sports watch
By Will Symons published
The all-new Polar Grit X2 is a rugged multi-sports watch with plenty of navigation, fitness, and recovery tools to help you raise your game

Is a new Garmin sleep tracker about to drop? Stand by tech fans - a new Whoop-style device is rumoured to be just around the corner
By Will Symons published
Garmin is said to be about to release a Sleep Index Monitor that straps onto your upper arm and provide in-depth analysis while you rest

"What stands out above all else with these shoes is how comfortable they are" - our expert took these half-price Helly Hansen hiking boots to the rough terrain of the Scottish Highlands, and gave them a near-perfect score
By Will Symons published
Deals The Helly Hansen Traverse HellyTech hiking boots combine rugged, waterproof exteriors with plenty of cushioning and underfoot support

"I've seen nothing like it" - Georgia hiker discovers a burned body near a popular trail in the Stone Mountain Park
By Will Symons published
The severely burned body of a young man was obscured by rocksnear the Stone Mountain summit

'People don't understand the dangers' - experts offer open water safety advice after almost 200 fatal accidents in the UK
By Will Symons published
Swimming in rivers, lakes and other open water areas can be dangerous without proper safety precautions and prior knowledge

Watch the massive eruption on Mount Etna that sent hikers and tourists fleeing from plumes of ash, smoke and gas
By Will Symons last updated
Hundreds of people were forced to run to safety after Sicily's ancient active volcano erupted this week

Queer charity OutdoorLads celebrates 18,000 volunteer hours helping gay, bisexual and trans men enjoy the wilderness
By Will Symons published
OutdoorLads aims to address anxiety and depression in the LGBTQ+ community by helping its members experience the outdoors

Body found in the Scottish Highlands in search for missing Swiss hiker, who disappeared attempting one of Britain's toughest treks
By Will Symons published
Bernard Trottet had been hiking the Cape Wrath route, a 230-mile journey that normally takes several weeks

Rain stops play - stormy weather forces an early end to the latest Climbing World Cup round, with some unexpected medals as a result
By Will Symons published
USA's Emma Hunt and Indonesian Kiromal Katibin took gold after heavy wind and rain brought the contest to an abrupt close

Don't let the wind stop you! This lightweight Patagonia jacket is designed to keep out the chills on exposed runs in the wilderness, and it's now over $100 off
By Will Symons published
Deals The half-price Patagonia Wind Shield jacket aims to provide lightweight wind protection for running in every season

Pay to hike? Visitors could soon be charged to enter Britain’s oldest national park to plug a devastating drop in funding
By Will Symons published
Hikers, campers, and runners could be asked to hand over anywhere from 10 pence to £1 per visit to help look after the Peak District National Park

Thousands of climbers gearing up to take on America's tallest mountain as the peak summer season gets underway
By Will Symons published
Dozens have already summitted Alaska's Denali mountain, which was controversially renamed Mount McKinley by Donald Trump earlier this year

Body of British hiker found six months after going missing with a friend in harrowing conditions in the Italian Dolomites
By Will Symons published
Londoner Aziz Ziriat had been wild camping in the alpine region with Samuel Harris, whose body was recovered in January

How to use Strava with your Garmin smartwatch: track your trail runs with this super-smart running app
By Will Symons published
The Strava app is a firm favorite among runners - it records your progress and shares stats with your friends

After record-breaking Everest climbers revealed they use hypoxic tents to get altitude ready without acclimatizing on the mountain, we look at how the technology works
By Will Symons published
Hypoxic tents are used by climbers to prepare for the dizzying effects of altitude atop the world's tallest mountains

Hit the trails and protect yourself from the sun with Ibex's latest range of lightweight running clothes
By Will Symons published
The Springbok collection includes shorts, shirts, and hoodies made from Merino wool and designed for comfortable running over long distances

Climbing World Cup preview: Watson keen to continue speed climbing dominance as Deng eyes gold in Denver
By Will Symons published
America's Samuel Watson and China's Lijuan Deng have their eyes on the podium at the upcoming speed climbing World Cup

Adirondacks hikers get so high on magic mushrooms they think their fellow trekker has died and call for help - but it turns out he's just fine
By Will Symons published
The pair was escorted off the Cascade Mountain by a forest ranger after two of them mistakenly reported the death of a third hiker
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