Will Symons
Will Symons developed his love of the outdoors as a student, exploring every inch of Sussex’s South Downs national park and wild swimming off the Brighton seafront. Now a Staff Writer for Advnture, Will previously worked as a freelance journalist and writer, covering everything from cricket to ancient history. Like most Advnture staff, Will’s time is rarely spent indoors, he can often be found hiking, wild swimming or playing cricket.
Latest articles by Will Symons
"We’re hoping NOT to break any more records" – mountain rescue services overwhelmed by spike in callouts
By Will Symons published
Mountain rescue services from across the globe are responding to record calls for help
Nepalese teen becomes the youngest person to summit the world's 14 highest peaks
By Will Symons published
Beating the previous record by 12 years, 18-year-old Nima Rinja Sherpa dedicated his achievement to his fellow Nepalese sherpas
Overpass project to stop animals getting hit by cars in Yellowstone moves a step closer
By Will Symons published
Two proposed overpasses would provide Yellowstone's wildlife with a safe way to cross the highway near Dome Mountain
World champions decided in tense Climbing World Cup final in Seoul
By Will Symons published
A thrilling final leg of the IFSC Climbing World Cup was full of surprises as the world champions were decided
If you're after a GPS watch for Christmas, don't miss this spectacular discount on the highly-rated Garmin Fenix 7S
By Will Symons last updated
You can save almost $100 on this super smart Garmin GPS watch right now at Best Buy
Women climbers rescued after three days in the Himalayas without food, water or supplies
By Will Symons published
The American and British mountaineers survived three days in desolate temperatures on monstrous Chaukhamba mountain
Quick! You can nab these best selling Arc'teryx hiking boots for 20% off right now
By Will Symons last updated
Forget Amazon! Arc'teryx's Men's Acrux TR GTX Hiking Boots are well reduced at REI
The iconic Patagonia Nano Puff jacket is up to 50% off right now, direct from the brand itself
By Will Symons last updated
Why wait for Black Friday? You can make massive savings on the sleek and water-resistant Patagonia Nano Puff jacket right now
Man hikes 11 miles through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to reach his elderly parents
By Will Symons published
The North Carolina man risked his life to make sure his parents were safe after they were stranded following the devastating hurricane
Ancient Scottish valley at risk of being destroyed by irresponsible campers, warn officials
By Will Symons published
Campfires, littering and tree felling are all putting a beloved Scottish valley at risk
Mount Everest is getting even taller, new research reveals
By Will Symons published
Experts have revealed that the world's tallest mountain is getting bigger with every year
Always wanted to run an ultra? Don't miss out on this chance to go from couch to 100k...
By Will Symons published
Ultrarunning charity Into Ultra is offering one running casual intensive training and top of the range kit to take on an ultramarathon
Explore the wilderness in style with Yeti's three new colorways
By Will Symons published
Lowcountry Peach, Olive Green and Sandstone Pink are now available across a wide range of coolers, bags, tumblers and more, direct from Yeti
Glaciers near the Matterhorn have melted so much it's forced these two countries to actually redraw their borders
By Will Symons published
The devastating effects of climate change have caused Alpine glaciers to melt at record rates
Monitor more on your Amazfit sports watch with the latest Zepp app update
By Will Symons published
The latest and greatest Amazfit companion app comes with a completely new redesign and range of fresh features
Got old gear to shift? You can now sell Fjällräven clothes on the brand's new secondhand marketplace
By Will Symons published
Fjällräven Pre-Loved aims to keep clothing sustainable, extending the lifespan of their products by encouraging customers to resell
Think you've got grit? Meet the record-breaker who scaled Britain's 30 tallest peaks in just two days
By Will Symons published
James Norbury took on the ultra-endurance challenge to entice people to Britain's lesser known peaks
Campers told to stop using disposable propane cylinders under new California law
By Will Symons published
Regulations will phase out single use canisters in a bid to reduce wild fires and protect the environment
Check the weather forecast before you climb, warn officials after man falls to his death on Devils Tower
By Will Symons published
The National Park Service is urging caution after a 21-year-old climber died rappelling down the Wyoming landmark
British cancer survivor and veteran climbing partner become the first to summit Yawash Sar in Pakistan
By Will Symons published
Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders, who've been climbing together for more than 40 years, are the first to conquer one of Pakistan's most fearsome mountains
Backpack in style with this lightweight, storage heavy travel pack
By Will Symons published
Emphasizing storage without sacrificing style, Matador's SEG45 Travel Pack claims to be the ultimate all-rounder
Garmin Forerunner 965 users can now hit the trails without the bugs thanks to the latest Garmin update
By Will Symons published
Users of the Forerunner 965 are now able to run without the recent crashes that have irked them
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