
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

"Every pitch was a real conquer" - Climbers summit one of the last wild faces in the Alps in expert 4 day ascent
By Will Symons last updated
The experienced alpine trio climbed the previously untouched north face of the 10,620ft Punta Pioda mountain

"I heard a pop, and I was alone and very far from civilization” - the American alpinist who overcame injury to conquer New Zealand's 100 toughest peaks
By Will Symons last updated
Climber and paraglider Nathan Longhurst scaled New Zealand's 100 'greatest' peaks in just four months

Quick! These grippy and protective Merrell hiking shoes are discontinued and half-price right now
By Will Symons last updated
The Merrell Speed Solo hiking shoes combine recycled materials with a sturdy build and aggressive outsole

Campers to pitch up in "wild spaces where no one has been allowed to camp before" under new conservation scheme
By Will Symons last updated
People will be allowed to pay to camp in previously off-limit areas, but the move has its critics

Ultra-runner summits 214 peaks in eight days to claim coveted Wainwrights challenge crown
By Will Symons last updated
51-year-old Tom Hollins covered more than 300 miles of rugged Lake District terrain to set the astonishing self-supported record

BioLite's latest range of lights aims to illuminate your camp on spring adventures in the wilderness
By Will Symons last updated
To celebrate the launch, you can get your hands on a free 4-pack of Luci Candles when you purchase a Solar Generator kit

We love these "high-performing and technically advanced" trail running shoes from Merrell - snag 25% off right now
By Will Symons last updated
The Merrell Agility Peak 5 trail running shoes provide a comfy and dependable running experience - get yours while you can

Explorer Chris Burkard teams up with 66°North to launch outdoor gear inspired by his photography
By Will Symons published
The Ljosufjoll collection includes jackets, shorts and pants designed to be used for multiple sports

Hiker arrested after allegedly attempting to murder his wife by pushing her off a Hawaii trail
By Will Symons published
The woman was injured near the Pali Lookout, a popular cliffside area on the Koʻolau mountain

Connect with nature and save 25% off these unique barefoot trail running shoes from Merrell
By Will Symons published
The Trail Glove 7 trail running shoes are a lightweight, barefoot model, designed to optimize natural movement on the trails

"We won’t sit quietly while this catastrophe continues" - Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave calls for clean up of UK rivers
By Will Symons published
Many popular swimming spots have been flooded with pollution in recent years, which has been blamed on mass sewage discharges

Big changes may be coming for Komoot users as the navigation app is taken over by firm with a history of slashing jobs
By Will Symons published
The Komoot app recently extended its paywall, before the buy out by an Italian tech company

Negligent teen hikers blamed for 1,000 acre South Carolina wildfire in Table Rock Mountain State Park, authorities claim
By Will Symons published
The fire forced rescue teams to halt their search for a missing female hiker, who was last seen in the area 3 weeks ago

Blind ultra-runner climbs the equivalent of Mount Everest in non-stop endurance challenge
By Will Symons published
Victor Asenov ran up Bulgaria's Vitosha mountain 19 times in 46 hours, ascending more than 29,000ft

"I dropped to my knees, I was crying, she ran to me" - emotional owner reunited with pet pig stolen while they were out hiking
By Will Symons published
Six-month-old Suebelle was unexpectedly snatched by three men while trekking with her owner on a Palm Springs trail

Sip while you hike as CamelBak launches two new trail-ready stainless steel water bottles
By Will Symons published
The new Thrive Flip Straw and Thrive Chug bottles are designed to survive heavy use in the wilderness and keep you hydrated on the trails

Hikers in New Mexico could soon get a new state park as decision over the Slot Canyon Riverlands heads to lawmakers
By Will Symons published
The 783-acre area would become New Mexico's 36th state park - improving access to rugged wilderness areas and canyon trails

Nationwide national park protests planned as Trump administration makes ‘no moves’ to put fired staff back to work
By Will Symons published
The Trump administration is appealing against orders from federal judges to reinstate thousands of sacked probationary workers

Human remains found after month-long search for missing man in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
By Will Symons published
Authorities suspect the body belongs to a 31-year-old Denver man who went missing in the Colorado park last month

Keen Hightrail EXP review: super comfortable lightweight hiking shoes at home on tricky trails and in wet weather
By Will Symons published
Like pillows for your feet, the Keen Hightrail EXP hiking shoes provide a cushioned, comfy hiking experience whether you're trekking through mud or climbing a mountain

Hundreds of National Park workers could win back their jobs after judges rule mass firings unlawful
By Will Symons last updated
The National Park Service is under immense strain after widespread cuts imposed by the Trump administration

Quick! You can get $30 off these wireless and waterproof Shokz bone conduction headphones - but the deal runs out in days
By Will Symons published
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro headphones use bone conduction tech to play your favorite music while sitting outside your ears

Fancy a dip in the Great Lakes? You might think twice after scientists revealed 'highest reported worldwide levels' of microplastics found in some Great Lakes fish.
By Will Symons last updated
Scientists are urging the US and Canadian governments to step up testing for microplastics in the iconic lakes
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