Latest articles by Alex Foxfield
Hiking essentials: the indispensable gear you need for long days hiking in the wilderness
Suit up and hit the trails with our picks of the best equipment to help you trek comfortably and safely
Who is Jimmy Chin? From finding Sandy Irvine’s boot on Everest to making movies with Alex Honnold and summitting Meru
Asian American filmmaker, photographer, skier, climber, alpinist, author, Oscar winner and the man who discovered Sandy Irvine’s boot. is there anything Jimmy Chin can't do?
Altra Timp 5 BOA trail running shoes review: a cushioned, zero-drop shoe for all kinds of trail runs
A plush, speedy, grippy and comfortable trail running shoe, fit for a variety of surfaces
The best 4-season sleeping bags: warm and packable bags for a cozy night's sleep, whatever the weather
Our selection of the best 4-season sleeping bags will keep you safe and toasty while camping, no matter how low the mercury
Scarpa Rapid XT review: a classic approach shoe from the Italian mountain footwear giant
Our reviewer gets his scramble on in Scarpa’s Rapid XT, a very capable, suede-made approach shoe intended for climbs, scrambles and light hiking use
How to waterproof a backpack: five great ideas to keep your gear dry as a bone, whatever the weather
We reveal five simple ways to waterproof a backpack so that spare clothes, kit and food stay dry in the rain
What happens when two alpinists have kids? Patagonia releases new short film series 'Parenting: Disaster Style' but nervous moms and dads might want to skip this one...
New Patagonia film follows the young Hart-Turgeon family's adventures
Got the Everest Marathon on your bucket list? Now you could win a place to run it, along with an incredible trekking holiday in Nepal, but you'll have to work hard to be in with a chance
Ahead of the 2026 Everest Marathon, British brand Inov8 is challenging runners and hikers to clock up as much altitude as possible and win a dream trip to Everest
"A night under the stars shouldn't be a privilege. It should be a right" - British Mountaineering Council doubles down in fight for wild camping in the UK
After the Supreme Court preserved the right to wild camp on Dartmoor, the BMC has launched a new campaign to improve access across Britain
The best hiking shorts: cool, comfy legs mean more miles on the trails
In a pair of the best hiking shorts, warm weather walking escapades are a breeze, allowing you to stride free
Inov8 TrailFly Zero trail running shoes review: minimalist design for maximum fun on the trails
An evolution of the classic TrailFly series, Inov8’s new TrailFly Zero is a minimalist speed demon that grips rocky trails with aplomb
Cotopaxi Allpa Getaway 70L Duffel review: durable, sustainable and packed with features
Haul or nothing – we load up Cotopaxi’s beautifully designed Allpa Getaway 70L Duffel and put it through its paces
Who was Walter Bonatti? The story behind the breathtaking achievements of one of mountaineering’s all-time greats
We take a look at the life of Walter Bonatti, the legendary Italian mountaineer who embodied the spirit of alpinism
Indian lawmaker seeks to ban climbers from ascending the world’s third-tallest mountain to protect "sacred" lands
The Himalayan giant, Kangchenjunga, attracts some of the world's greatest mountaineers but is also of great religious significance to local communities
'One little thing goes wrong and everybody on the scene is going to die' - Grand Canyon helicopter rescue teams under pressure as hikers succumb to extreme heat
An increase in emergency call outs is being blamed on a trail detour forced by water pipeline works, that means hikers have to take on a longer, more technical route
Is the tide turning for wild swimmers? Lawmakers step in to block bonuses for English water bosses behind surging lake and river pollution
Weeks after Thames Water was fined £123 million for pollution and questionable payouts to investors, the UK government has banned bonuses for many of the nation's water company executives
When does hiking become mountaineering? The difference isn't just about the terrain, but about the conditions you're tackling it under
Our mountaineering guru considers when a hike ends and a mountaineering mission begins
Struggling with sunlight when you should be sleeping? Coleman brings light-blocking blackout tech to its Darwin tents
Coleman has added the brings its proprietary BlackOut technology to its popular Darwin tents, promising luxurious lie ins and cool temps
Barefoot bonanza: Thinking about switching to zero drop shoes? We've hand-picked the best deals for you in the Xero Shoes Memorial Day weekend sale
Deals With a whopping 25% off in both the US and UK, now is a great time to bag yourself a pair – but be quick, the sale ends on May 26!
"Hugely appealing to many runners": UTMB eyes Eurosport coverage, and possible extra UK event in its popular ultra trail running World Series
UTMB is considering adding a third UK race to capitalize on trail running's unstoppable boom
Hiker dies after falling from rocky ridge in Eryri National Park in north Wales
The accident was spotted by off-duty mountain rescue workers, who called for help, but sadly the person did not survive the fall
He's widely regarded as the world's greatest rock climber – but exactly who is Adam Ondra?
We take a look at the life and achievements of Adam Ondra, the sport climbing, bouldering and competition climbing legend
"A bold statement" – Heimplanet unveils striking monochrome Neo Black tent collection
Innovative German tent brand Heimplanet has launched Japanese-inspired iterations of its lauded Cave XL and Backdoor tents
