Latest articles by Alex Foxfield
Who is Reinhold Messner? The world's mountain GOAT
We look into the incredible life of Reinhold Messner, the Tyrolean titan widely considered to be the greatest mountaineer of all time
Advnture Christmas climbing gift guide: beta on the best presents
If you're after a present for the climber in your life, you'll find the perfect send here
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 70L review: the brand’s classic gear hauler is as sustainable as ever
I embrace my inner mule, lugging kit around in Patagonia’s Black Hole 70L Duffel, a hard-as-nails carry sack made from recycled polyester
Who are Britain’s greatest ever mountaineers?
From Mallory to Bonington and beyond, we reveal our pick of Britain’s greatest ever mountaineers
Who is Kilian Jornet? The Catalan who redefined what’s possible in the mountains
Our mountaineering expert takes a look at the life of Kilian Jornet, the record-breaking runner, skier and alpinist who keeps rewriting the rulebook
What is the death zone on the world’s highest mountains?
Our mountaineering expert looks into the death zone and the reasons why climbing 8,000-meter peaks can be so dangerous
The best running jackets 2024: beat the wind and rain on your run with these ultralight offerings
Our selection of the best running jackets are design to protect you from the elements while still packing down to almost nothing
Who is Alex Honnold? The life of the world’s most famous rock climber
We take a look at the extraordinary life of Alex Honnold, one of the world’s greatest ever climbers
The best camping stoves: backpacking and double-burner stoves
Our roundup of the best camping stoves features everything from lightweight backpacking beauties to meaty double burners for campsite cuisine
7 reasons you need a camping stove for your adventures
Our expert reveals 7 reasons you need a camping stove for your backpacking escapades and car camping vacations
It's officially fall – here's how I'm updating my camping kit
It’s time to update your camping kit for fall and its colder, more challenging conditions, here are my expert tips on what to change
Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers review: tough trekking trousers tested
We head out into the backcountry in the Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers, pants that boast great looks and top durability but are a little restrictive for our tester’s liking
Montane Trailblazer XT25L Backpack review: a great fast and light daypack
We take Montane’s adventure-ready Trailblazer XT25L Backpack into the mountains to test its backcountry credentials
Nemo Forte Endless Promise Men’s Synthetic Sleeping Bag review: sustainable slumbers
Featuring recycled materials and designed with the circular economy in mind, we test the Nemo Forte Endless Promise Men’s Synthetic Sleeping Bag in the backcountry
How to choose climbing shoes: expert advice on what to consider
When it comes to choosing climbing shoes, the choice is overwhelming: here’s our expert guide to getting hold of the right pair
5 reasons you need a compass: safe and enjoyable nav in the great outdoors
We asked one of our hiking experts to explain the reasons you need a compass: from the rewards of backcountry navigation to its safety benefits
I'm a seasoned hiker and mountaineer - here's how I update my hiking kit for fall
It’s time to update your hiking kit for fall - get our expert tips on what to consider and what to pack
Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32 review: keep an eye on nature
We get our eye in with the Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32 monocular to see how its compact optics enhance our backcountry nature watching
Why is Patagonia so expensive? We delve into the famous brand
Known for its quality and sustainability, Patagonia is one of the world’s most successful outdoor brands – but why is their kit so expensive?
Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad review
The best just got better, or warmer at least: our camping expert reviews the Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions Ultralight Insulated Regular Wide Sleeping Pad
Rab Firewall Light jacket review: a hiker’s outer shell that feels like a softshell
We head for the hills in Rab’s Firewall Light Waterproof Jacket, a lightweight outer shell designed for hillwalking that features the British brand’s Proflex membrane
Patagonia vs Columbia: which US brand is the best?
It’s Patagonia vs Columbia: we put the two American outdoor behemoths up against each other, taking a look at their origins, kit and ethos
The best navigation apps 2024: find your way in the great outdoors
Our pick of the best navigation apps for route planning, nav during adventures, sharing experiences and inspiration
