Latest articles by Alex Foxfield
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...
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
Scotland’s tallest mountains: 5 giants of the Highlands
We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in Scotland, from the mighty Ben Nevis to the giants of the Cairngorms National Park
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
Wales’ 5 tallest mountains: soaring Snowdonian giants
We reveal the highest mountains in Wales: storied peaks that rise high above a landscape rich in history and legend
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
