
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

Rise of the machine: I just hiked the UK's highest mountain in Hypershell's new exoskeleton
By Julia Clarke published
Is Advnture writer Julia Clarke the first cyborg to successfully scale Ben Nevis?

AllTrails+ is my go-to hiking app, thanks to great perks like offline maps – you can save 50% off a full year of membership right now
By Julia Clarke last updated
Hikers in the UK can benefit from all the perks of an AllTrails+ membership at half the usual price

"Signing that letter was a mistake": REI apologizes for endorsing politician behind America's National Parks chaos
By Julia Clarke published
The outdoor brand has pulled its support and launched a petition to keep public lands public

Berghaus becomes first brand in the world to use new 2.5L Pertex Shield Pro waterproof fabric in rain pants
By Julia Clarke published
The new Berghaus Pacsmart Pants will be the first to harness the new technology

The North Face Summit Series Pro 120 Crew review: this technical base layer manages moisture so you don't have to
By Julia Clarke published
This high-performing first layer is made from 100% recycled material and ready for adventure

I've hiked and scrambled in comfort all over Scotland and the Alps with these awesome Arc'teryx pants – you can get them for under $140 at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
These uber light and stretchy softshell pants deliver comfort on the trail, and they're 30% off while supplies last

"Raw ultra thru-hiking madness": German hiker burns through 4 pairs of Altras to deliver decisive new women's record on New Zealand's iconic Te Araroa Trail
By Julia Clarke published
Zäck shaved three days off the previous women's self-supported record and set a new women's overall speed time

11 hiking tips to motivate you to get outdoors in springtime
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our 11 spring hiking tips cover all the essentials for planning your route, dressing for shoulder season weather and staying safe in the backcountry

The compact Garmin Instinct 2S Solar runs for longer than you can, and it's a gigantic 46% off at Amazon right now
By Julia Clarke published
For less than $215, you get unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode and all the best training features

Former Dartmouth ski racing champion, 26, dies in Palisades Tahoe accident
By Julia Clarke published
Curtis died from a head injury at the California resort

Hikers say the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer is everything they look for in an ultralight down jacket – it's a giant 50% off at Backcountry right now
By Julia Clarke published
The Osprey Daylite is neat, durable and on sale

Sea to Summit's new Ether Light XR Pro Sleeping Mat promises next-level comfort for your ultralight adventures
By Julia Clarke published
This is the most technically advanced sleeping pad from the Aussie brand yet

"That was cracking" – Damian Hall sets new record on 300k Northern Traverse, enjoys a nice cup of tea at the finish
By Julia Clarke published
Hall's victory was practically a one-man show

"Tragic and unforeseeable" – 1 killed when tree falls on remote wilderness campsite where 4 were sleeping in hammocks
By Julia Clarke last updated
Another injured camper is said to be in a stable condition

Rumpl's first sleeping bag lets you turn the temperature up or down with "game-changing layering system"
By Julia Clarke published
The Rumpl Wrap Sack is a roomy sleeping bag that lets you customize your comfort

We ventured into high places with the innovative Leki Makalu FX Carbon AS Trekking Poles and gave them nearly perfect marks – they're $60 off at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Take some of the hard work out of hiking with these lightweight, folding poles for just $179

The "seriously tough" Garmin Instinct 2 is now below $190 on Amazon and selling fast
By Julia Clarke last updated
At 38% off, you're unlikely to see a better deal than this

Coros Pace Pro review: bigger, brighter and bursting with battery life
By Julia Clarke published
Coros takes its first step into AMOLED displays but keeps the features we loved from the Pace 3

13 rising trail running stars join the ranks of Courtney Dauwalter and Mathieu Blanchard on Salomon's world-class team
By Julia Clarke published
The Salomon running team already features some of the best trail runners on the planet, and says it intends to reinvent the sport through a "science-based" approach

New Finisterre + Snow Peak collection focuses on "working in harmony with nature rather than conquering it" – with versatile and sustainable pieces
By Julia Clarke published
The UK surf brand partners with Japanese heritage camping brand for a capsule of durable and sustainable outdoor products

REI just slashed the prices on a ton of premium snow sports gear – we've hand-picked the 7 best deals you don't want to miss
By Julia Clarke published
With savings of over $200 off Patagonia pants, Helly Hansen jackets and Smith goggles, you're going to want to take one last look at winter

The new "confidence-boosting" Salomon X Ultra 5 hiking boot manages to be both tougher and comfier than its predecessor
By Julia Clarke published
The latest boot in the agile-but-technical range has a tougher upper and better bite

"Gifted" California chef dies on popular Hawaii waterfall hike after being struck by rockfall
By Julia Clarke published
The 26-year-old pastry chef was hiking the Makaleha Falls Trail when the freak incident occurred
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