Julia Clarke
Julia Clarke is a staff writer for Advnture.com and the author of the book Restorative Yoga for Beginners. She loves to explore mountains on foot, bike, skis and belay and then recover on the the yoga mat. Julia graduated with a degree in journalism in 2004 and spent eight years working as a radio presenter in Kansas City, Vermont, Boston and New York City before discovering the joys of the Rocky Mountains. She then detoured west to Colorado and enjoyed 11 years teaching yoga in Vail before returning to her hometown of Glasgow, Scotland in 2020 to focus on family and writing.
Latest articles by Julia Clarke
Yeti bids farewell to big, bold "King Crab" colorway with up to $90 off coolers, cups and blankets ahead of Black Friday
By Julia Clarke published
Yeti's Black Friday savings are focused on the brand's beautiful orange colorway
After 25 years of running, I finally got a gait analysis – here are 5 things I’ll be doing differently on the trail (plus the shoes I’m going to keep wearing)
By Julia Clarke published
You don’t have to change the way you run, but you might want to change everything else after this
"Trail running shoes are not adequate in deep snow" – mountain rescue begs hikers to get ready for winter after another frozen overnight mission
By Julia Clarke published
Mountain rescue crews warn hikers to have the right gear – and know how to use it
I love my Yaktrax traction devices for winter hiking, and they're an unbeatable 40% off right now in Amazon's Black Friday sale
By Julia Clarke published
Lose your fear of walking in winter conditions with these reliable traction devices, on sale for just $14.99 right now
Columbia Ampli-Dry II Waterproof Shell Walking Jacket review: an upgraded classic fends off the elements for rainy day hikes and rambles
By Julia Clarke published
With a better hood and no forever chemicals, this straightforward rain jacket improves upon its predecessor as a reliable and packable wet weather companion
This "essential" MSR backpacking stove boils water in minutes and makes the perfect camping gift – it's 35% off for Black Friday
By Julia Clarke published
This tiny stove adds value but not weight to your backpacking kit, and it's going cheap ahead of Black Friday
How do you know it's nearly Black Friday? When the mighty Garmin Fenix 7X Pro drops to its lowest price ever on Amazon – save $350 now
By Julia Clarke published
The king-sized sports watch has a massive discount ahead of Black Friday this year
"Avoid the temptation to cross landslides" – Lost Coast Trail hikers derailed by mud and debris as bomb cyclone arrives in northwest
By Julia Clarke published
The BLM has issued a statement urging hikers to consider postponing their plans
"It's a party on our wrist" – ultra running legend Courtney Dauwalter launches special-edition Suunto watch, with a hidden twist
By Julia Clarke published
It's time to upgrade your GPS watch
Hurry! The "world's bestselling hiking boot" from Merrell just dropped below $60 in REI's Black Friday sale and it's the cheapest we've ever seen them
By Julia Clarke published
I wore these Merrell shoes for a 100-mile hike and my feet were so happy – they're 60% off for Black Friday at REI right now
"It only takes a few inches of snow to cover all signs of a trail" – California hiker rescued after trail disappears in winter conditions
By Julia Clarke published
Rescue crews took to social media to remind hikers to prepare properly for winter conditions
Looking for affordable stocking stuffers? This flameless Zippo hand warmer improves any hike, ski day or dog walk, and it's just $12 in Amazon's Black Friday sale
By Julia Clarke published
The best hand warmers can turn a potentially miserable outing into one of warm joy, and early Black Friday sales have knocked 50% off this one
"There was a lot of pressure" – ultra runner smashes decades-long 50-mile world record, then drives over 400 miles for drug testing
By Julia Clarke published
Courtney Olsen shaved over 8 minutes of the previous record at the Tunnel Hill 50
Mikaela Shiffrin closes in on 100 World Cup victories with latest win – pretty soon, she'll have more reindeer than Santa
By Julia Clarke published
Shiffrin has already racked up more World Cup wins than any other skier in history
"Be prepared for brutal conditions" – rescue teams aid hiker who "couldn't feel their feet" on frozen Colorado summit after dark
By Julia Clarke published
The hiker was unable to hike out and was unprepared to spend the night on the mountain
Forget Black Friday – this tiny piece of life-saving kit is less than $10 on Amazon and it's the perfect stocking stuffer for hikers, trail runners and campers
By Julia Clarke published
The Arc'teryx Atom insulated hoodie is ready to join you on all your cold weather adventures
Jack Wolfskin Rainy Day Pants 2.5L review: everything you could want from waterproof overtrousers in a lightweight package
By Julia Clarke published
Super light and packable, these waterproof trousers are easy to pull on in a hurry when the heavens open
VQ Halo Bluetooth Speaker with Built-In Power Bank and Lantern review: music, mood and a backup charger in one
By Julia Clarke published
This nifty 3-in-1 device gives your campsite glowy vibes, tunes and even lets your charge your phone
I've been hiking and skiing in this Smartwool base layer for 15 years and it's never let me down – get yours for under $100 in REI's winter sale
By Julia Clarke published
The Arc'teryx Atom insulated hoodie is ready to join you on all your cold weather adventures
"Trials, tribulations and the 5 stages of grief" – second speed record claimed on the 800-mile Arizona Trail in one week
By Julia Clarke published
Georgia Porter says she shaved 13 hours off the previous record
"I hope the uniform still fits" – Lindsay Vonn announces surprise return to US Ski Team 5 years after retirement
By Julia Clarke published
The Olympian heads back to Colorado to race again just 7 months after a partial knee replacement
Quick! This top-rated down jacket from The North Face that hikers "wear with pride" is nearly $70 off ahead of Black Friday
By Julia Clarke published
The Arc'teryx Atom insulated hoodie is ready to join you on all your cold weather adventures
Hurry, REI just knocked $100 off the rarely-discounted Garmin InReach Mini 2 ahead of Black Friday – and it could save your life
By Julia Clarke published
The tiny satellite communicator lets you stay in touch and summon help in remote locations, and it's 25% off ahead of Black Friday
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