Latest articles by Alex Foxfield
The best hiking gloves to keep your hands and fingers toasty, whether you're at altitude in summer, or braving super snowy conditions
Our mountaineering expert looks into the death zone and the reasons why climbing 8,000-meter peaks can be so dangerous
We take a look at the extraordinary life of Alex Honnold, one of the world’s greatest ever climbers
We've put the best lightweight hiking boots and shoes through their paces to work out which are most comfy for your trail treks and off-piste missions
Clip in: we cast an admiring eye over the achievements of the greatest sport climbers in history
We look into how redpointing differs from other styles of ascent in rock climbing, discover its origins and consider some of the most important redpoints in history
We delve into the incredible marriage of skiing and paragliding, taking a look at speedriding, and considering how paraskiing differs from kite skiing
We take a look at America’s rock stars, individuals that have redefined climbing by achieving feats once though impossible
Our selection of the best climbing shoes for crag days and gym sessions, whether you’re into bouldering, trad or sport climbing
We take to the hills with Highlander’s award-winning Ben Nevis 52L Rucksack to see if it lives up to the name of Scotland’s loftiest mountain
Our mountaineering expert considers the epic, taking a look at high-profile cases and detailing how you can avoid being part of one
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the Piolets d’Or awards, detailing their history, controversies and the legendary winners of the ‘Golden Ice Axe’
Our mountaineering expert considers the world’s greatest mountaineers throughout history, as well as casting an eye on those making waves today
Our mountaineering expert on why you should consider sport climbing before trad
With an increased awareness of what counts as ultra-processed food (UPF) and its detrimental effects, I cut it out. Now I'm enjoying a new lease of life on the trails
We don the the Páramo Men’s Bentu Fleece, wearing it with its matching jacket and on its own to see whether or not it cuts the mustard in the backcountry
We take to the trails in Salewa’s Pedroc Powertex Shoes, a hard-wearing yet lightweight hiking shoe that’s perfect for mountain day hikes
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the boulder problem, how problems are graded and revealing the hardest problems in the world
Some like it hot: we hit the trails in the heat with Ronhill’s Tech Golden Hour Tee, an advanced running top boasting Polartec’s Delta fabric
Our expert guide into how to read an avalanche forecast will enable you to make informed decisions when exploring the mountains in winter
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at summit fever, the sometimes-fatal mindset that occurs when desire overrides judgement in the mountains
I camp, hike and loaf around in the Passenger Backroads Recycled Polartec Fleece, a stylish and sustainable top for time in the great outdoors
Protect yourself against the weather with our edit of the best waterproof jackets that will keep you warm and dry
