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

California has two new National Monuments – one was inspired by a single hike 8 months ago
By Julia Clarke published
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland pushed for the new National Monument after hiking in this desert landscape last year

Merrell's award-winning new hiking shoe is inspired by a high-clearance vehicle, for a smooth ride over rough ground
By Julia Clarke last updated
Meet the Merrell SpeedARC Surge BOA which "makes four miles feel like two"

Landowner closes access to iconic climbing crag, citing "climbers’ sense of entitlement"
By Julia Clarke published
The Zoo has long been considered one of the premier sport climbing spots in the southeast

Vasque is closing its doors – scoop up the awesome St Elias hiking boots for a massive 38% off at REI before they're gone forever
By Julia Clarke published
These comfortable hiking boots offer great grip and weather protection for the long haul

"It is surreal" – Tara Dower and Kilian Jornet awarded FKT of the Year after stunning 2024 feats
By Julia Clarke published
The ultra runners' 2024 achievements left the rest of us breathless

I ditched traditional sleeping bags after trying this Therm-A-Rest quilt – it's 30% off at REI right now if you want to shed weight
By Julia Clarke published
This light, warm, zip-free alternative to your sleeping bag is constructed with ultralight backpackers in mind and you can save nearly $150 right now

Danner Jag II hiking boots review: a modern hiker with old-school good looks
By Julia Clarke published
The iconic hiking boot brand gives one of its classic boots a makeover which mostly comes up trumps

Big Agnes hypes HyperBead – a new eco-friendly tent fabric to revolutionize your lightweight adventures
By Julia Clarke published
The new fabric will be launched this season across the brand's popular Copper Spur, Tiger Wall and Fly Creek tent lines

"Sadly, I’ve lost many of my sponsors" – ultra runner Stian Angermud to return to the trail after settling doping allegations
By Julia Clarke published
The Norwegian world champion has maintained his innocence for over a year

More women than ever are taking part in trail running events, according to new UTMB figures
By Julia Clarke published
Female participation jumped from a quarter to nearly one third on the UTMB circuit in 2024

Hurry! Fjallraven's awesome Keb Agile hiking pants are a rare 25% off at REI right now, and they're selling fast
By Julia Clarke published
The Scandi brand's popular hiking pants are redesigned with movement in mind

"National Parks are not playgrounds" – caution urged after toddler makes a break for it during volcanic eruption
By Julia Clarke published
Officials implore visitors to observe all closures and stick to the trails

Hikers warned after 2 die in separate New Year's day falls on same Pyrenean trail
By Julia Clarke published
Both women slipped in the same spot and fell over 900 feet

The Adidas Terrex AX4 is a hiking shoe that can handle most challenges, and it's a massive 53% off at Amazon now
By Julia Clarke published
We liked how this robust shoe handled the trails, but remained inconspicuous around town

2 "ill-prepared" hikers die while searching for Sasquatch amid freezing conditions
By Julia Clarke published
The two men are said to have set off in search of the mythical creature when they succumbed to winter conditions

Planning to pick up the pace in 2025? Good news – at 50% off, the awesome Garmin Epix (Gen 2) just hit its lowest price ever
By Julia Clarke last updated
The Epix is one of Garmin's most advanced GPS watches and it's down to just $449

White Christmas? Then grab these tough MSR snowshoes at 35% off and float through deep snow this holiday season
By Julia Clarke published
The MSR Evo Explore Snowshoes are durable and comfortable for all-day winter treks and they're $85 off this Christmas

Heading out in the backcountry? Learn avalanche transceiver skills for free at this Colorado park before you go
By Julia Clarke published
The Avalanche Transceiver Park is now open to the public free of charge

Got hiking on the brain this Christmas? REI just slashed the prices on a pile of Merrell and you can save nearly $50 on select styles
By Julia Clarke published
Merrell is the gold standard for hiking shoes, and this Christmas you can save on models like the Siren 4 and Moab Speed 2

174 skiers evacuated by rope after gondola tower cracks
By Julia Clarke published
No injuries were reported in the large-scale evacuation

"His limbs were frozen" – solo hiker rescued after attempting sunrise hike, losing trail in snow
By Julia Clarke published
The 28-year-old was "extremely" hypothermic by the time rescue crews reached him in treacherous conditions

Watch the much-anticipated adventure film In a Lifetime, chronicling Xavier de le Rue and family seeking the perfect line in Antarctica
By Julia Clarke published
The film from The North Face follows Xavier de le Rue, his brother Victor and daughter Mila as they cross treacherous waters in search of the perfect line

“I'm not scared when I see her skiing” – legendary snowboarder Xavier de la Rue passes the torch to his daughter in thrilling new adventure documentary
By Julia Clarke published
Of a Lifetime sees the famous skiing family take on Antarctica
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