
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

Salomon Mountain Flex Insulated Hooded Jacket review: lightweight warmth and understated features
By Alex Foxfield published
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

Flash for Flohé: German climber achieves what's claimed to be the most difficult boulder flash of all time
By Alex Foxfield published
Yannick Flohé has made bouldering history by becoming the first person to ever flash a V15 boulder problem on Foundation's Edge

Fatal heat? Man dies trekking in Grand Canyon as authorities warn of "extremely hazardous conditions for hikers"
By Alex Foxfield published
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

Netflix and thrill: Watch the new trailer for Untamed, the murder-mystery series set in the vast wilds of Yosemite
By Alex Foxfield published
The thriller series stars Eric Bana as a special agent for the National Parks Service, and Sam Neill as his boss

This weekend’s Hardrock 100 will feature dramatic debuts, incredible comebacks and remarkable redemption stories – read the full lowdown and find out how to watch all the action as it unfolds
By Alex Foxfield published
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

"A baffling natural magic trick": The Devil's Kettle emerges as the best day hike in the US in public poll
By Alex Foxfield published
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

Fly camping "epidemic" near a Lake District beauty spot is leaving local residents heartbroken - here's how to wild camp without spoiling it for everyone else
By Alex Foxfield published
Scorched grass, human excrement, trash strewn across the ground, entire tents left behind, and a discarded zombie knife are just some of the complaints

Highlander Hauler Duffel 65L review – a functional, fit-for-purpose duffel at a great price
By Alex Foxfield published
Going haul in: we shoulder Highlander’s rugged 65-liter Hauler Duffel to see how it copes in the hills

The best pop-up tents 2025: Top-notch backpacking and camping tents that you can pitch in a flash
By Will Symons last updated
Our selection of the best pop-up tents: shelters that pitch ridiculously fast, fit most budgets and come in all shapes and sizes

Canada trumps the US by making some of its most popular national parks free to visit, after controversial move the other side of the border hikes fees for foreign visitors to American natural landmarks
By Alex Foxfield published
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

"A four-legged hero": tiny dog alerts mountain rescue to accident site where his owner had become trapped in a snowy crevasse
By Alex Foxfield published
The Air Zermatt emergency team chopper was drawn to the scene by the sight of the miniature dog patiently waiting by the crevasse

National parks tragedies: Two hikers die in separate falls in the Lake District and the Peak District
By Alex Foxfield published
In separate incidents, two hikers have died in England's national parks while exploring areas notorious for their scrambling terrain

The fire road: blistering heat on Death Valley's main highway is setting vehicles ablaze - here's how to stay safe whether you're hiking its trails or driving through
By Alex Foxfield published
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

Another victory for Miao Yao as storms fail to dampen spirits at the Hoka Val d'Aran by UTMB
By Alex Foxfield published
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

The Savage Mountain is becoming the Scorched Mountain: soaring heat is changing the game for climbers in the Karakoram
By Alex Foxfield published
Record temperatures in Pakistan have conspired to make some of the world's highest peaks even more treacherous this year

Bravo girls! DiGiulian and Ordóñez send first female free climb of Madagascan big wall
By Alex Foxfield published
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

Charged by a bear! Ultra runner says scare from predator on the trail helped boost her performance at Western States
By Alex Foxfield published
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

China has ambitious plans for its national parks, which it says will be three times the size of the US system
By Alex Foxfield published
China is striving to build the world's most extensive system of national parks, overtaking the US within a decade

A hike for foreign hikers – Trump signs executive order to raise US National Park entry fees
By Alex Foxfield published
The executive order instructs the National Park Service to charge higher entrance fees to visitors from abroad

Pioneering Czech mountaineer tragically dies in fall attempting to summit 'Killer Mountain' in the Himalayas - but the cause is a mystery
By Alex Foxfield published
Klára Kolouchová, the first Czech woman to climb Earth's three highest peaks, has died in an accident on Nanga Parbat

Aku Omnia V-light GTX hiking shoes review – versatile, vegan and very environmentally friendly
By Alex Foxfield published
We take to the trails in Aku’s Omnia V-light GTX hiker, an all-purpose shoe designed with sustainability in mind

When does scrambling become climbing?
By Alex Foxfield published
Our mountaineering expert ponders the point when scrambling ends and climbing begins, taking a look at grades and viewpoints from both sides of the Atlantic

Fjällräven Färden Duffel 50 review: a classy travel pack made with swish Swedish flair and attention to detail
By Alex Foxfield published
We load up Fjällräven’s 50-liter Färden Duffel and hit the roads and trails to discover a beautifully designed travel pack
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