Alex Foxfield
Alex is a freelance adventure writer and mountain leader with an insatiable passion for the mountains. A Cumbrian born and bred, his native English Lake District has a special place in his heart, though he is at least equally happy in North Wales, the Scottish Highlands or the European Alps. Through his hiking, mountaineering, climbing and trail running adventures, Alex aims to inspire others to get outdoors. He's the former President of the London Mountaineering Club, is training to become a winter mountain leader, looking to finally finish bagging all the Wainwright fells of the Lake District and is always keen to head to the 4,000-meter peaks of the Alps. www.alexfoxfield.com
Latest articles by Alex Foxfield

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Simply one of the most influential climbers of all time, we delve into the life and achievements of the great Lynn Hill

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Who was John Muir? We take a close look at the life of the influential ‘father of the National Parks’ and consider his ongoing legacy

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The young pine martens have been captured on camera in Dartmoor National Park, following the reintroduction of adult pine martens last year

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We head into the backcountry in Salomon’s Mountain Flex Insulated Hooded Jacket to test out its advanced breathable insulation against the Welsh weather gods

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Yannick Flohé has made bouldering history by becoming the first person to ever flash a V15 boulder problem on Foundation's Edge

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After a 67-year-old hiker dies in the Grand Canyon, authorities warns of heat-related illness due to daytime temperatures in excess of 120°F

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The thriller series stars Eric Bana as a special agent for the National Parks Service, and Sam Neill as his boss

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With Schide set to make her debut, Case looking to make her… case and people’s champion Zach Miller back after last year’s disappointment, the Hardrock 2025 is going to be one for the ages

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USA Today has revealed the public's choice when it comes to the America's finest leisurely hikes and California and Colorado don't even get a mention

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Scorched grass, human excrement, trash strewn across the ground, entire tents left behind, and a discarded zombie knife are just some of the complaints

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Going haul in: we shoulder Highlander’s rugged 65-liter Hauler Duffel to see how it copes in the hills

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Our selection of the best pop-up tents: shelters that pitch ridiculously fast, fit most budgets and come in all shapes and sizes

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Alberta joined the scheme to give visitors free entry to national parks this summer, the day after Donald Trump signed an order to increase prices for non-Americans visiting US national parks

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The Air Zermatt emergency team chopper was drawn to the scene by the sight of the miniature dog patiently waiting by the crevasse

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In separate incidents, two hikers have died in England's national parks while exploring areas notorious for their scrambling terrain

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The hottest place in the world continues to be a potential death trap for car campers and other drivers caught unawares – and it could get even more dangerous yet

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With stormy weather forcing route changes to all races, Val d'Aran produces drama on the trails during this European Major of the UTMB World Series

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Record temperatures in Pakistan have conspired to make some of the world's highest peaks even more treacherous this year

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26 years after it was established by an all-star women's team, Sasha DiGiulian and Marianna Ordóñez have become the first women to free climb Bravo Les Filles in Madagascar

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UK ultra-runner Fiona Pascall, 5th at this year's Western States, considers whether it was a charging bear that gave her a performance edge

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China is striving to build the world's most extensive system of national parks, overtaking the US within a decade

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The executive order instructs the National Park Service to charge higher entrance fees to visitors from abroad

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Klára Kolouchová, the first Czech woman to climb Earth's three highest peaks, has died in an accident on Nanga Parbat
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