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

Vango Thermo Bottle review: a cheap, trusty choice for hydration on the trails
By Will Symons published
We put the Vango Thermo Bottle to the test, roughing it up in the countryside to see how the 500ml bottle fairs

Fancy a new climbing challenge? Hidden mountains, more than 100 times larger than Everest discovered under the Earth’s surface
By Will Symons published
The two ginormous structures are more than 620 miles tall, dwarfing anything above ground

Runners, hikers, climbers and swimmers to benefit from personalized recovery routines as Garmin partners with Therabody
By Will Symons published
The all-new 'Coach by Therabody' platform aims to use health data from your Garmin smartwatch to improve your recovery and recuperation

"Light, breathable, and highly packable" - the Patagonia Nano Puff jacket is 40% off right now
By Will Symons published
Great for hiking and camping, this high-tech Patagonia puffer is designed to keep out the chill while remaining breathable

Hiking heritage of California decimated after more than 50 hiking trails burned by the fatal Los Angeles wildfires
By Will Symons published
The Palisades and Eaton fires, which left at least 27 people dead, have scorched dozens of iconic hiking and running trails

Woman falls to her death rappelling down popular Nevada route while shocked climbers look on
By Will Symons published
The Californian woman was rappelling down the Community Pillar route in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Save money and hit the trails with traction with this last chance deal on the Hoka Speedgoat 5 trail running shoes
By Will Symons published
These trail running shoes feature a sizeable stack height and grippy outsole, for a comfortable, stable ride

Popular Grand Canyon trails reopen after a poisonous gas leak at a source for drinking water forced closures
By Will Symons published
The Grand Canyon's three Inner Corridor trails had to be shut after workers discovered dangerous chlorine gas at the Roaring Springs waterfall

Denali, North America's tallest mountain, stripped of its indigenous name by President Trump
By Will Symons published
The peak was known as Mount McKinley until 2015, when President Obama changed it in recognition of its 10,000 year old original Alaskan name

Rocky Mountain National Park offers avalanche training after seven incidents in a week
By Will Symons published
Officials are urging members of the public to undergo safety training before tackling the trails this winter

Latest Garmin update aims to cut crashes with more than half a dozen fixes
By Will Symons published
New updates looks to fix several bugs in Garmin's Forerunner and Fenix ranges

Hurry! These discontinued Aku women's hiking boots are 50% off and disappearing fast
By Will Symons published
The rugged Aku Cimon Gore-Tex hiking boots are durable, grippy and ready to take on the outdoors

Yellowstone National Park sued for plans to increase bison numbers
By Will Symons published
The iconic national park is under fire from Montana lawmakers over its bison management program

Mark your calendars - World Luge Day is almost here - but how can you actually get started?
By Will Symons published
Try out one of the world's fastest and most exhilarating sports on the first ever World Luge Day

Suit up for chilly winter weather in this iconic Patagonia synthetic puffer - now 30% off
By Will Symons published
The Nano Puff insulated women's hoodie is toasty, lightweight, and well suited to harsh winter weather

"One of Garmin's most advanced sports watches to date" - the Epix Pro (Gen 2) is more than $200 off now
By Will Symons published
The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) smartwatch features a wide range of useful features, including handy health trackers and sports modes

Human remains discovered on popular Utah hiking trail
By Will Symons published
Male remains were found near the Bone Wash trail and Elephant Arch area

Hikers criticised for poor parking, which slowed rescue teams in the Peak District after a man was injured
By Will Symons published
Hundreds of vehicles parked along the roadside blocked gritters and slowed down mountain rescue workers

Officials investigate popular hiking trail as possible starting point of devastating Los Angeles fires
By Will Symons published
Skull Rock on Temescal Ridge trail in Joshua Tree National Park is being investigated as fires rage around Los Angeles

As comfy as 'slippers with studs on', these five-star hiking boots are ready for winter, and they're up to 60% off right now
By Will Symons published
The Roclite Pro G 400 hiking shoes from Inov8 are a tough and durable option for taking on harsh backcountry conditions

Lynx illegally released in the Scottish highlands dies after capture
By Will Symons published
One lynx has died after four were illegally released into a popular hiking area in the Scottish Highlands last week

Missing hiker’s belongings found in the Dolomites as survival hopes dwindle
By Will Symons published
The belongings of British hiker Aziz Ziriat were discovered after officials found the body of his hiking partner buried under snow days earlier

Three deaths in 10 days prompts stern avalanche warning from mountain rescue officials
By Will Symons published
Mountain Rescue officials in Utah are urging hikers to stay out of the backcountry after a devastating snowstorm
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