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

"We were crawling on our bellies" – hikers reveal the one piece of gear they wish they'd brought for harrowing Mount Washington rescue
By Julia Clarke published
Two experienced and prepared hikers had a lucky escape from the notoriously dangerous peak

Time is running out to get a pair of Vasque Breeze hiking boots before the brand shuts its doors – grab them for a massive 55% off at Backcountry now
By Julia Clarke published
This is the most up-to-date model of the brand's signature boot, and you can get it for as little as $72

Updating your camping sleep system for spring? These bags and pads from Sea to Summit have “the smallest environmental footprint” yet
By Julia Clarke published
The Aussie brand says it’s thinking to the future with high-performance, low-impact gear

The light and agile Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed shoes make trail running feel like "running on clouds" – they're 35% off and selling fast
By Julia Clarke published
These normally pricey shoes for fast-paced adventures are down to $104 right now

Salomon's new S/Lab Ultra Glide trail shoe is super in all ways but one
By Julia Clarke published
The newest Ultra Glide leaves out the carbon plate, doubles down on foam

“Let’s shock the world” – David Roche wants to win the Western States 100 this year, and you can get full access to his training program
By Julia Clarke published
Ultra running’s newest star has a big goal for 2025 and he’s sharing it all in a new YouTube series

Hurry! The awesome Salomon Glide Max TR trail running shoes are up to 60% off right now
By Julia Clarke published
The Glide Max are perfect for anyone who wants the quality and performance of a Salomon shoe, with a little extra oomph

Adidas winterizes the podium-grabbing Agravic trail shoes to let you “focus on the thrill of speed and exploration” in all conditions
By Julia Clarke published
There’s still plenty of winter weather ahead of us to give the newest Agravics a run for their money

Short days getting you down? BioLite’s newest “no bounce” headlamp will brighten up your nocturnal adventures
By Julia Clarke published
With 7 different lighting modes and a no-slip design, this headlamp is built for night runners and hikers

Another bad day for Vail Resorts: video shows skier on the ground after ski lift chair falls off at Attitash
By Julia Clarke last updated
The injured skier fell 20 feet in the incident

Patagonia customers give the Nano Puff Hoody 5 stars, calling it "great for all conditions" – and it's 50% off at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
You can grab this awesome jacket for less than $150

Helly Hansen Legendary Insulated Ski Pants review: reliable and comfortable leg protection for a fun day on the slopes
By Julia Clarke published
These bestselling Helly Hansen ski pants may not be the stuff of legends, but they fit well and they're soft, light and comfortable for resort days

Looking for a winter adventure but don't know where to start? The Fort William Mountain Festival is less than 2 weeks away
By Julia Clarke published
This year's schedule features some of the biggest names in the outdoors with workshops on winter hiking skills, trail running, climbing, wild swimming and more

"I lived the ultrarunning dream" – after 8 years, Damian Hall hangs up his Inov8 trail running shoes
By Julia Clarke published
Hall is the latest ultra runner to announce a change in his sponsorship, but this time there are no hard feelings

More campers across the US will soon be able to exchange propane cylinders for just $10 at REI
By Julia Clarke last updated
The propane cylinder exchange program is being expanded following a ban on single use canisters in California

Watch out Hoka – The North Face is coming for your Kaha 3s with its rugged new Offtrail Hike boots
By Julia Clarke published
Built with a rocker sole for a comfortable ride, these technical boots bring serious bite for treacherous terrain

We called the iconic Marmot PreCip Eco "one of the best waterproof jackets on the market" – and you can grab it for under $90 at REI right now
By Julia Clarke published
Comfortable and hard-wearing, there’s very little not to love about this jacket, especially at 25% off

Helly Hansen Kvitfjell Race Insulated Ski Jacket review: retro-styled protection with all the latest tech
By Julia Clarke published
This award-winning ski jacket was designed in collaboration with the Norwegian national alpine ski team for resort skiing and racing on cold days

My life as an avalanche dog: meet the heroic hounds of ski patrol
By Julia Clarke published
We head to the snowy slopes of Chamonix to meet the canine rescue team and find out how they save skiers' lives

This Helly Hansen softshell is "worth every penny" at regular price – but you can get it for a giant 50% off right now
By Julia Clarke published
Skiers and winter hikers love the lightweight warmth and comfort of this jacket

How ultra runner Elsey Davis shattered Arc of Attrition record – despite losing her GPS watch with 40 miles to go
By Julia Clarke published
The British runner overcame the tech hurdle and shaved a massive 25 minutes off the record for the 50-mile race

This pocket knife costs a whopping $425 – and now it's been recalled for safety reasons
By Julia Clarke published
The US company has recalled about 600 knives for refund or repair

If you're quick, you can pick up the "outstanding" Hoka Mafate Speed 4 trail running shoes for under $150 right now
By Julia Clarke published
Runners and light hikers love the excellent traction of these shoes on soft trails and packed snow
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