Latest articles by Alex Foxfield
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...
5 ways I think rewilding can help to save the planet
Rewilding has been in the news a fair bit of late – with our natural spaces under threat, here’s five ways I believe rewilding can help to save the planet
Lost in the desert for two days – two Arizona desert hikers rescued in separate incidents
Just days after the rescue of a large group, two more hikers have Arizona's rescue services to thank for getting them safely off the state's blazing desert trails
Up to €2,500 for wearing the wrong footwear – Italy toughens up on hiking regulations
In an effort to control numbers and ensure hikers' safety, strict new regulations and fines are being implemented in the Cinque Terre National Park
What is dry tooling in climbing? Axes at the ready!
As it continues to surge in popularity, we take a look at dry tooling, its history and how the pursuit emerged from mixed climbing
'I absolutely love it' – Adam Ondra attempts possibly the world's hardest boulder problem
The Czech climbing superstar has been trying out a potential V18 boulder problem while touring the legendary forest of Fontainebleau
'A scandal' – environmental group slams tourism impact on Spain's highest peak
A local environmentalist has fired criticism at the local council for the damage done by mass tourism in Tenerife's Teide National Park
What is a ridge walk? Classic traverses in the US and Europe
Airy heights, exposed thrills and a sense of the sublime – we take a look at some of the best ridge walks on either side of the Pond
“Xenon won’t propel us to the top, but it will protect us as we climb fast” - British politician plans to summit Everest using controversial gas
Lawmaker Al Carns and three ex-special forces pals want to summit the world's tallest mountain just four days after leaving home
"Absolutely the right decision for the sport of climbing": lead and bouldering to have separate medals at 2028 LA Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that climbing will have three separate events at the next Olympic games
A guide to climbing rating systems across the world
Our expert guide to climbing rating systems will help you compare trad to sport, America to Europe, bouldering, scrambling, dry tooling and everything in between
"You forced me to confront my fears": Brooke Raboutou sends first female 9b+ sport climb in history
Raboutou is the first woman to send a 9b+ sport climb on Excalibur in groundbreaking achievement
Strava strives to settle subscriber strife with suite of new updates
Strava announces a quartet of updates to the platform to make planning and sharing activities easier for its users
What is a crux in climbing? Getting to grips with hardest parts of the ascent
We reveal how the crux impacts the overall grade of a route and consider famous examples from climbing history
Going uphill fast: Who are the greatest fell runners of all time?
We take a look at the greatest full runners of all time, from the legendary figures to modern greats setting FKTs like there’s no tomorrow
What are the best mountaineering books? 10 high-altitude classics for armchair adventurers
Our guide to the best mountaineering books of all time picks out 10 seminal works that have informed and inspired generations
The best hiking shoes: capable summit-baggers and fast-paced walkers
We've tested the best hiking shoes to see how they hold up in challenging conditions – including techy terrain, steep scrambles and boggy trails
Voited Slumber Jacket: is it jacket or is it a sleeping bag? It’s both!
We get cozy in Voited’s Slumber Jacket, a toasty puffer that converts into a sleeping bag for camping adventures, van life, post surf or swim, beach strolls and more
From the ‘father of rock climbing' to a 20-something star of bouldering: who are Britain’s greatest ever climbers?
We take a look at some of Britain’s greatest ever climbers, from the early pioneers to today’s benchmark setters
In it for the long run: the elite British runners leading the charge against climate change
We take a look at the Green Runners, a group committed to doing their bit to combat the climate emergency
The best trail running shoes: get a grip on the trickiest terrain
We've picked out the best trail running shoes to keep you on course whatever the conditions
Who is Katie Schide? The 'Trail Runner of the Year' who can't help breaking records
Watch out Courtney! Here's everything you need to know about Katie Schide, the American ultra runner who won the UTMB in 2024
