Latest articles by Alex Foxfield
Who was Walter Bonatti? The story behind the breathtaking achievements of one of mountaineering’s all-time greats
We take a look at the life of Walter Bonatti, the legendary Italian mountaineer who embodied the spirit of alpinism
Indian lawmaker seeks to ban climbers from ascending the world’s third-tallest mountain to protect "sacred" lands
The Himalayan giant, Kangchenjunga, attracts some of the world's greatest mountaineers but is also of great religious significance to local communities
'One little thing goes wrong and everybody on the scene is going to die' - Grand Canyon helicopter rescue teams under pressure as hikers succumb to extreme heat
An increase in emergency call outs is being blamed on a trail detour forced by water pipeline works, that means hikers have to take on a longer, more technical route
Is the tide turning for wild swimmers? Lawmakers step in to block bonuses for English water bosses behind surging lake and river pollution
Weeks after Thames Water was fined £123 million for pollution and questionable payouts to investors, the UK government has banned bonuses for many of the nation's water company executives
When does hiking become mountaineering? The difference isn't just about the terrain, but about the conditions you're tackling it under
Our mountaineering guru considers when a hike ends and a mountaineering mission begins
Struggling with sunlight when you should be sleeping? Coleman brings light-blocking blackout tech to its Darwin tents
Coleman has added the brings its proprietary BlackOut technology to its popular Darwin tents, promising luxurious lie ins and cool temps
Barefoot bonanza: Thinking about switching to zero drop shoes? We've hand-picked the best deals for you in the Xero Shoes Memorial Day weekend sale
Deals With a whopping 25% off in both the US and UK, now is a great time to bag yourself a pair – but be quick, the sale ends on May 26!
"Hugely appealing to many runners": UTMB eyes Eurosport coverage, and possible extra UK event in its popular ultra trail running World Series
UTMB is considering adding a third UK race to capitalize on trail running's unstoppable boom
Hiker dies after falling from rocky ridge in Eryri National Park in north Wales
The accident was spotted by off-duty mountain rescue workers, who called for help, but sadly the person did not survive the fall
He's widely regarded as the world's greatest rock climber – but exactly who is Adam Ondra?
We take a look at the life and achievements of Adam Ondra, the sport climbing, bouldering and competition climbing legend
"A bold statement" – Heimplanet unveils striking monochrome Neo Black tent collection
Innovative German tent brand Heimplanet has launched Japanese-inspired iterations of its lauded Cave XL and Backdoor tents
Watch the new Arc'teryx film following elite climber Nina Caprez's Moroccan adventure
Andrea: an Unpaved Route follows the journey of Nina Caprez, elite climber and new mother, to Morocco where she encourages women to pursue their dreams
Garmin's brightest smartwatches yet: meet the new Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970
Garmin unveils its new Forerunner 570 and the premium Forerunner 970 running and triathlon smartwatches, as well as the HRM 600 heart rate monitor
An icon, reimagined: Decathlon launch limited edition versions of its classic 2 Seconds Tent
To mark 20 years of the 2 Seconds tent, Decathlon brand Quechua has announced vintage colorways of the classic pop-up shelter
When is the best time to climb Everest?
We take a look at when the best time to climb Everest is, why it is that the climbing window is so short and why summer and winter ascents are so rare
What is a Vibram sole? And why do so many footwear brands use them?
We take a closer look at the use of the Vibram sole in a variety of outdoor shoes and discover why it's so popular
How do I get rid of plastic taste in a water bladder?
Read on for four ways to removing the plastic taste from your hydration bladder to make your trail run or hike a whole lot more palatable
What was the 1996 Everest disaster? The chain of events that claimed eight lives and sparked never-ending controversy
On its anniversary we look at one of the deadliest days in mountaineering history
"National Park Service employees are under attack" - former NPS directors slam decimation of services under Trump
They raised serious concerns about the future of the national parks in a letter to the US Department of the Interior after threat emerged of further cost-cutting measures
Who is Courtney Dauwalter? The ultra running queen
Our running expert looks into the life and achievements of the American trailblazer widely considered the greatest female long-distance runner of all time
The best mountain towns in America: 5 top destinations from Oregon to North Carolina
A study earlier this year revealed the best mountain towns in America based on their weather, affordability and quality of life: pack your bags!
England’s 5 tallest mountains: the legendary peaks of the Lake District
We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in England, the giants of the Lake District that have inspired generations of outdoor lovers
What’s better, hiking alone or with other people?
We ponder the age old question, considering the pros and cons of each and reaching a verdict – well, a personal one at least...
