Latest articles by Fiona Russell
“I cried when I reached the summit of Ben Nevis”: how Helen Rennard completed a record-breaking winter circuit of Scotland’s 282 highest peaks
Helen Rennard is only the fifth person and second woman to record a Munro Round in winter – and she did it in 80 days
11 hiking tips to motivate you to get outdoors in springtime
Our 11 spring hiking tips cover all the essentials for planning your route, dressing for shoulder season weather and staying safe in the backcountry
New season, new adventures: here’s how I update my hiking kit for spring
A guide to what you should be wearing and carrying with you for spring hikes
Spring is in the air: here’s how I update my trail running kit for the new season
A guide to what you should be wearing for runs in springtime on local trails and in the hills and mountains
A bright idea: why I think hikers and runners should ditch dark colors on the trails
Experienced hiker and runner Fiona Russell makes her case for more colors – and the brighter the better – when heading into the hills and mountains
Want to try Nordic back country skiing? Here's 19 tips to help you get started
A beginners' guide to a style of ski touring that combines the advantages of skiing with the exploration of hiking
The best changing robes 2025: cocoon yourself post-swim in a protective layer
The best changing robes will let you discreetly slip out of your wet stuff while helping you stay warm and dry
“It’s been a huge selling point for Scotland” – 20 years of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Scotland offers “responsible rights of access” to land and water for hikers, bikers, swimmers and more. Has it been worthwhile?
Cost to thru-hike world-famous long-distance Pacific Crest Trail doubles in a decade - and now tops $10,000
New survey reveals $70 daily bill for hikers – plus the rising age of PCTers, the most common wildlife sighting and a host of other interesting stats
Mountain rescuers issue “be more prepared” plea after Lake District hikers get lost in winter fells
Latest call out for walkers to take more responsibility for their well-being and safety in cold and snow comes after the pair were rescued
12 things I wish I’d known before I went snowshoeing
Our writer Fiona Russell reveals some of the things she discovered when she strapped on snowshoes for the first time
"Fairy tale ending" for top ultra runner in Britain's most brutal endurance race
After three DNFs, Kim Collison won the Montane Winter Spine race and claimed the third fastest time on record. He tells Fiona Russell how he did it
Ultra runner hailed a hero after stopping during gruelling 160-mile winter race to rescue a dog
Amazingly, Clëo Bishop-Bolt then ran on to take a podium place in the Montane Winter Spine event
Everest climbers to pay 36% more to reach world's highest summit
Nepal sets new permit fees on most popular South Col route for the first time in almost a decade
Should you switch your trail-running shoes? New research finds runners wearing sneakers with thick soles are more likely to get injured
The study found a connection between reduced ground feel, lack of awareness of strike pattern and higher risk of injury
Iconic boulder problem in UK’s Peak District climbed for only the second time - 12 years after the first ascent
Climber Alex Moore succeeds in sending the notoriously technical Smiling Buttress
What is bootpacking? And when and why you might use it for ski touring
A guide to the backcountry skiing technique and some tips on how to bootpack safely
Skier sets new uphill world record – climbing the same height as Everest 120 times
Noah Dines skis for a year to achieve the greatest total ascent of 3.5 million feet
British para-skier is first disabled person to ski to the South Pole solo and unsupported
Jonny Huntington completes historic Antarctic journey without the use of his left foot
18 things I wish I’d known before I started backcountry ski touring
Fiona Russell is now a keen ski tourer but the learning curve was steep when she first gave the snowsport a try
Finisterre Women's Nieuwland 2mm Yulex Long Sleeve Shorty Wetsuit review: wild swimming year-round
An easy-to-wear shortie swimming wetsuit made with an eco-friendly alternative to neoprene
I’m a keen year-round outdoor swimmer – here’s how I update my wild swimming kit for winter
As water and air temperatures plummet, it’s vitto choose the right gear for swimming through the coldest season
Helly Hansen launches ground-breaking “lightest performance down jacket” in response to needs of mountain pros
New Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket is rated as very light and warm and it's already award-winning
