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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France's Mejdi Schalck and Oriane Bertone won gold after the women's final was cancelled due to windy conditions in Prague

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These premium hiking shoes are among the best pairs I've tested, combining a tough Gore-Tex upper with plenty of cushioning and traction

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The Himalayan giant, Kangchenjunga, attracts some of the world's greatest mountaineers but is also of great religious significance to local communities

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The new OpenFit 2 and OpenFit 2+ earbuds aim to combine crisp audio with an unintrusive design for running and other activities

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Authorities have recovered the body of Alex Chiu after he fell from the Denali mountain, otherwise known as Mount McKinley

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The National Park Service, which is already in crisis, has been asked to raise a further $90 million by surcharging foreign visitors

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The world's best boulderers are limbering up for another round of action and excitement at the upcoming bouldering World Cup in Prague

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Deals Osprey's Hikelight pack is designed to minimize weight and provide all the space you need for a long day of trekking

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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

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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

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Deals The Helly Hansen Traverse HellyTech hiking boots combine rugged, waterproof exteriors with plenty of cushioning and underfoot support

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The severely burned body of a young man was obscured by rocksnear the Stone Mountain summit

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Swimming in rivers, lakes and other open water areas can be dangerous without proper safety precautions and prior knowledge

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Hundreds of people were forced to run to safety after Sicily's ancient active volcano erupted this week

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OutdoorLads aims to address anxiety and depression in the LGBTQ+ community by helping its members experience the outdoors

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Bernard Trottet had been hiking the Cape Wrath route, a 230-mile journey that normally takes several weeks

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USA's Emma Hunt and Indonesian Kiromal Katibin took gold after heavy wind and rain brought the contest to an abrupt close

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Deals The half-price Patagonia Wind Shield jacket aims to provide lightweight wind protection for running in every season

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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

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Dozens have already summitted Alaska's Denali mountain, which was controversially renamed Mount McKinley by Donald Trump earlier this year

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Londoner Aziz Ziriat had been wild camping in the alpine region with Samuel Harris, whose body was recovered in January

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The Strava app is a firm favorite among runners - it records your progress and shares stats with your friends

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Hypoxic tents are used by climbers to prepare for the dizzying effects of altitude atop the world's tallest mountains
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