
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

Connect with nature and save 25% off these unique barefoot trail running shoes from Merrell
By Will Symons published
Deals The Trail Glove 7 trail running shoes are a lightweight, barefoot model, designed to optimize natural movement on the trails

"We won’t sit quietly while this catastrophe continues" - Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave calls for clean up of UK rivers
By Will Symons published
Many popular swimming spots have been flooded with pollution in recent years, which has been blamed on mass sewage discharges

Big changes may be coming for Komoot users as the navigation app is taken over by firm with a history of slashing jobs
By Will Symons published
The Komoot app recently extended its paywall, before the buy out by an Italian tech company

Negligent teen hikers blamed for 1,000 acre South Carolina wildfire in Table Rock Mountain State Park, authorities claim
By Will Symons published
The fire forced rescue teams to halt their search for a missing female hiker, who was last seen in the area 3 weeks ago

Blind ultra-runner climbs the equivalent of Mount Everest in non-stop endurance challenge
By Will Symons published
Victor Asenov ran up Bulgaria's Vitosha mountain 19 times in 46 hours, ascending more than 29,000ft

"I dropped to my knees, I was crying, she ran to me" - emotional owner reunited with pet pig stolen while they were out hiking
By Will Symons published
Six-month-old Suebelle was unexpectedly snatched by three men while trekking with her owner on a Palm Springs trail

Sip while you hike as CamelBak launches two new trail-ready stainless steel water bottles
By Will Symons published
The new Thrive Flip Straw and Thrive Chug bottles are designed to survive heavy use in the wilderness and keep you hydrated on the trails

Hikers in New Mexico could soon get a new state park as decision over the Slot Canyon Riverlands heads to lawmakers
By Will Symons published
The 783-acre area would become New Mexico's 36th state park - improving access to rugged wilderness areas and canyon trails

Resetting your Garmin watch: How, when and why to reset your favorite Garmin
By Will Symons published
Garmin's GPS watches can occasionally crash or fall victim to an irritating bug, but resetting is often a simple solution

Black Diamond looks to reduce its carbon footprint with new sustainability initiative
By Will Symons published
The company wants to help you hike sustainably by using recycled aluminum in its trekking poles

Nationwide national park protests planned as Trump administration makes ‘no moves’ to put fired staff back to work
By Will Symons published
The Trump administration is appealing against orders from federal judges to reinstate thousands of sacked probationary workers

Human remains found after month-long search for missing man in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
By Will Symons published
Authorities suspect the body belongs to a 31-year-old Denver man who went missing in the Colorado park last month

Keen Hightrail EXP review: super comfortable lightweight hiking shoes at home on tricky trails and in wet weather
By Will Symons published
Like pillows for your feet, the Keen Hightrail EXP hiking shoes provide a cushioned, comfy hiking experience whether you're trekking through mud or climbing a mountain

Charity invites queer hikers, campers, and climbers to head outdoors and find community in nature
By Will Symons published
The OutdoorLads group aims to get gay, bi and trans people into nature, leading hikes and other wilderness expeditions

"I went through a full range of waterproofs!” Ultra runner Tom Hollins on the kit he used for his record-breaking Wainwrights run
By Will Symons published
The 51-year-old is the fastest man to summit the Lake District's 214 peaks self-supported. Here's how got into shape and the kit that got him through it

Hundreds of National Park workers could win back their jobs after judges rule mass firings unlawful
By Will Symons last updated
The National Park Service is under immense strain after widespread cuts imposed by the Trump administration

Bears are waking up at Yellowstone National Park - here’s how to stay safe
By Will Symons published
Officials and guides have spotted grizzly and black bears emerging from hibernation at Yellowstone National Park

Trekkers in Japan face hike in charges to climb Mount Fuji amid concerns over pollution and crowding
By Will Symons published
Japan's tallest mountain is climbed by 200,000 people each year, most in the busy summer season

Quick! You can get $30 off these wireless and waterproof Shokz bone conduction headphones - but the deal runs out in days
By Will Symons published
Deals The Shokz OpenSwim Pro headphones use bone conduction tech to play your favorite music while sitting outside your ears

Fancy a dip in the Great Lakes? You might think twice after scientists revealed 'highest reported worldwide levels' of microplastics found in some Great Lakes fish.
By Will Symons last updated
Scientists are urging the US and Canadian governments to step up testing for microplastics in the iconic lakes

Stay cozy in and out of your tent with Selk'bag's latest wearable sleeping bags
By Will Symons published
The new range of wearable sleeping bag from Selk'bag aims to keep you toasty without restricting your movement

Campers heading to Yosemite can plan ahead again after reservations reopen
By Will Symons published
The campsite bookings system was paused more than a month ago, after reports it hadn't been approved by the Trump administration

Appalachian Trail hikers can now skip a dangerous detour around areas damaged by Hurricane Helene thanks to a new ferry
By Will Symons published
Parts of the famous trail are still recovering after the tropical cyclone caused devastation last autumn
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