Latest articles by Julia Clarke
These "iconic" Keen hiking sandals are my go-to for casual summer hikes, wild dips and festival fun – they're under $100 at REI right now
I've been hiking in these sandals for 2 years and can't believe how versatile they are
3 heli-skiers presumed dead after being swept up in 100-foot deep avalanche
If the fatalities are confirmed, it will be the deadliest avalanche in the US since 2023
"It's unlike anything that's been seen before" – meet Black to the Trails, the world’s most ethnically diverse trail running event
Black to the Trails is for black people, people of colour and White allies who want to do their bit to diversify the UK trail running scene
This innovative soft bottle uses activated carbon to source clean drinking water in the wild, and might have us ditching our Lifestraw
The carbon filter acts like a sponge to trap bacteria and parasites and there's no back flushing required
Omni-Tech Eco: Columbia revamps its original waterproof fabric with recycled coffee grounds
The reimagined design is made with 100% recycled fabric
We gave these "surprisingly rugged" Patagonia pants a perfect 5 stars for spring skiing – now they're a huge 30% off
Ideal for both cold and warmer days on the slopes, the Patagonia Storm Shift Pants are more than $130 off right now
UTMB Chianti: "It was really, really hard" – Walmsley rockets to the finish in 10 hours, Jornet and Bouillard bag golden tickets, Fiona Pascall leads women
We'll see Walmsley, Jornet and Bouillard race again in June
Backpacker with dying phone rescued from "waist-deep" snow thanks to Apple's SOS function
The man was able to send a text without cell service before his phone died
“I broke all the rules that people set for women to run safely” – how ultra runner Keri Wallace overcame her fear of the dark, and set a world record
This International Women's Day we speak to Keri Wallace, the first-ever woman to run the West Highland Way solo, unsupported and in winter
“It was about the adventure and figuring out what is possible with a human and their dog” – meet Nova, the dog who ran an ultra marathon
This winter, ultra runner Evan Birch competed in a 100-mile race with his dog Nova by his side
Bears are active, and this new Modular Bear Canister from REI is brilliant for backpackers – you just have to be smarter than Smokey to open it
The REI Co-op Traverse modular bear canister can expand or contract to suit the length of your trip
Learn to fight gravity in the comfortable Scarpa Force V climbing shoes – ideal for new climbers and a colossal 45% off at Steep and Cheap
Take the pain out of learning to climb with these deeply discounted shoes
Courtney Dauwalter and Tara Dower love Ininji toe socks – and you will too now they come in merino wool
The new Ininji Ultra Run No-Show Wool is built for runners who want to go the distance, without chafing
The massive Yeti Roadie 60 cooler delivers "super smooth transport" for all your icy goods, and it's a rare $90 off at Amazon right now
Save $90 on Yeti's huge hard cooler and fuel your adventures this spring
The bouncy Hoka TenNine GTX is "part hovercraft and part hiking boot" and it's sold out nearly everywhere – but Nordstrom Rack still has some at 34% off
These futuristic hiking boots are built for peak performance, and down to just $179 right now
I love the bounce and grip of the Nike Zegama 2 trail runners – and they're a massive 50% off at REI right now
The Nike Zegama 2 trail-running shoes boast ultra-responsive ZoomX foam midsoles and rugged outsoles for comfort and grip
Cooking up a hot meal at camp just got even easier, thanks to the reimagined Jetboil Flash 1.0 – now more user-friendly than ever
The same lightning fast boil time, plus an updated ignition and updated locking mechanism
Hoka's new line of Elite Terrain System hiking shoes looks ready to clock in for a day of work on the trail
These all-gender designs are comfortable enough for daily use but technical enough for the trails
We called the Salomon Speedcross 6 "a sublimely comfortable trail shoe that really grips" – get up to $50 off right now at Backcountry
The Salomon Speedcross 6 feels like pulling on a favorite pair of slippers right out of the box
You'll be "baffled" by how light and warm this Patagonia down jacket is – and it's a gigantic 40% off at Backcountry right now
This awesome jacket is usually over $300, but right now you can pick it up for under $200
Gerber just upgraded its iconic LST pocket knife – it's now made in the US and still under $40
The LST Ultra takes a 44-year-old recipe and makes it better than ever
With a roomy toe box, the Altra Lone Peak 2s "strike the balance between trail runner and boot perfectly" – and they're under $90 at REI right now
These comfortable boots give your feet plenty of breathing room on the trail and they're 40% off right now
The Altra Mont Blanc was one of the fastest shoes on the trail last year – it just got speedier
Meet the Altra Mont Blanc Speed, featuring the best of both midsoles
