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
Another 100-mile course record is demolished in Colorado – this time super shoes were not involved
By Julia Clarke published
The Canadian runner won her first 100-miler, shattering the women's course record by nearly half an hour
Columbia Arctic Crest Technical Sherpa Fleece Jacket review: a heavyweight for the coldest of weather
By Julia Clarke published
This retro-styled fleece harnesses the wisdom of nature with Columbia's newest insulating technology
UTMB champ Vincent Bouillard reveals the GPS watch he wore for his runaway success (and no, it's not a Garmin)
By Julia Clarke published
The French runner has shared details of the watch he used for his recent victory at the ultra marathon, and how he used it to his advantage
We love these Danner hiking boots for their support, comfort and traction – and they're 50% off right now
By Julia Clarke published
The style is highly rated, but has been discontinued, so act fast
Montane Alpine 850 Nano Hoodie review: the new gold standard in ultralight down jackets?
By Julia Clarke published
Impossibly lightweight, this jacket has non-toxic gold – yes, gold – particles bonded to the goose down insulation for fast-drying performance in cold, wet weather
It's gilet season at last, and these 2 cozy Patagonia vests are up to $70 off right now
By Julia Clarke published
Stay warm without overheating on fall hikes with these performance-ready gilets
Garmin SOS hailed as "most reliable way to call for help" in the backcountry after rescue of hiker mauled by bear
By Julia Clarke published
Officials received the SOS activation on Friday morning and were able to evacuate the hiker from the area
Finally, "a glimmer of closure" as personal items found on Colorado mountain where hiker disappeared 19 years ago
By Julia Clarke published
Michelle Vanek’s disappearance in 2005 sparked a large-scale search effort
Short on time? Check out these 4 hacks to maximize your hike
By Julia Clarke published
Get the most out of your hikes when time is in short supply
I ran 50km in The North Face shirt Katie Schide wore to win the UTMB – and it’s my new favorite running top
By Julia Clarke published
3 reasons why I've fallen in love with this running shirt
Ultra runner races 330km across Italy, still finds the energy to tell Ford Motors to "f*** off" at the finish line
By Julia Clarke published
The British ultra runner is one of the founders of The Green Runners community group
Massive recall of popular climbing harnesses underway due to fall hazard
By Julia Clarke published
Petzl has announced the recall of nearly 28,000 climbing harnesses that have been sold in North America
Check out this nifty Fall Foliage Map that helps you catch the leaves at their peak this autumn
By Julia Clarke published
Use this super handy tool to plan your fall National Park trip
Columbia Arctic Crest Down Hooded Jacket review: ultralight warmth that doubles as a camping pillow? Yes, please
By Julia Clarke published
This superlight down jacket attracts the heat from the sun and holds it close to your body
What is a switchback in hiking? And why shouldn't you bypass them?
By Julia Clarke last updated
We reveal what switchbacks are in hiking and explore why the long and winding road is better for both you and the natural world
Hurry, these highly rated (but rarely discounted) trail running shoes from Nike are under $100 right now
By Julia Clarke published
This is a huge discount on these popular trail running shoes
"Trail shoes are in the midst of a seismic shift" – Leadville 100 winner reveals the Adidas shoes he wore to break the record
By Julia Clarke published
Ultra runner and Leadville 100 record holder discusses why super shoes are changing the landscape of trail running
Butane camping stoves vs propane: which is best?
By Julia Clarke last updated
We consider whether butane or propane is best, to help you understand the differences and choose the optimum stove for your adventures
"We all leave an impact" – National Park reveals how one dropped bag of Cheetos transformed an entire ecosystem
By Julia Clarke published
The social media post reveals the extent of the impact of a single careless hiker
Columbia Women's Summit Valley Hiking Shorts review: light and functional for warm days and active travel
By Julia Clarke published
These hiking shorts are more technical than their simple design suggests, delivering lightweight functionality, comfort and plenty of storage
When is the first day of fall – and what do you need to know for hiking?
By Julia Clarke published
Our top tips and best gear for shorter days and cooler weather on the trail
Columbia Konos TRS OutDry Mid Hiking Shoe review: all-day comfort with impressive grip
By Julia Clarke published
The mid height and waterproof membrane offers more protection than the trainer-style version, but you still get lightweight, all-day comfort and great grip
What is Columbia’s new Omni-Heat Arctic technology? We took it to the Alps to find out
By Julia Clarke published
For Omni-Heat Arctic, Columbia looked to planet Earth for inspiration to keep you warmer in colder weather
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