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

By Alex Foxfield Published
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

By Alex Foxfield Published
Garmin unveils its new Forerunner 570 and the premium Forerunner 970 running and triathlon smartwatches, as well as the HRM 600 heart rate monitor

By Alex Foxfield Published
To mark 20 years of the 2 Seconds tent, Decathlon brand Quechua has announced vintage colorways of the classic pop-up shelter

By Alex Foxfield Published
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

By Julia Clarke Last updated
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

By Julia Clarke Last updated
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

By Charlie Lyon, Alex Foxfield Published
On its anniversary we look at one of the deadliest days in mountaineering history

By Alex Foxfield Published
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

By Alex Foxfield Last updated
Our running expert looks into the life and achievements of the American trailblazer widely considered the greatest female long-distance runner of all time

By Alex Foxfield Published
A study earlier this year revealed the best mountain towns in America based on their weather, affordability and quality of life: pack your bags!

By Alex Foxfield Published
We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in England, the giants of the Lake District that have inspired generations of outdoor lovers

By Alex Foxfield Published
We ponder the age old question, considering the pros and cons of each and reaching a verdict – well, a personal one at least...

By Alex Foxfield Published
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

By Alex Foxfield Published
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

By Alex Foxfield Published
In an effort to control numbers and ensure hikers' safety, strict new regulations and fines are being implemented in the Cinque Terre National Park

By Alex Foxfield Published
As it continues to surge in popularity, we take a look at dry tooling, its history and how the pursuit emerged from mixed climbing

By Alex Foxfield Published
The Czech climbing superstar has been trying out a potential V18 boulder problem while touring the legendary forest of Fontainebleau

By Alex Foxfield Published
A local environmentalist has fired criticism at the local council for the damage done by mass tourism in Tenerife's Teide National Park

By Alex Foxfield Published
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

By Will Symons Published
Lawmaker Al Carns and three ex-special forces pals want to summit the world's tallest mountain just four days after leaving home

By Alex Foxfield Published
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that climbing will have three separate events at the next Olympic games

By Alex Foxfield Last updated
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

By Alex Foxfield Published
Raboutou is the first woman to send a 9b+ sport climb on Excalibur in groundbreaking achievement
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