Latest articles by Fiona Russell
I love my Crocs Clogs – even though they are so ugly
At first Fiona Russell was determined to steer clear of the trend for the popular outdoor footwear. Then she discovered why so many people own at least one pair...
Alpkit rolls out its fleeciest fleece yet and it's "furrier than an ice age mammal”
Alpkit's new Sastrugi jackets might be icy by name but they offer winter-ready warmth
Skiers pull off crazy, dizzyingly steep new line on New Zealand's tallest mountain
Daring duo claim first known ski descent on 1000-metre east face of Mount Cook
Finisterre launches "the Swiss Army knife of jackets" so you can stay comfortable on your adventures without breaking stride
Eco-focused apparel brand brings us The Stratos with 3 ways to wear it – and 3 ways to stay warm
Haglöfs launch trio of activity led ski touring packs
Swedish company creates a range of activity-specific backpacks to suit different types of skiing adventures
A wildlife photographer was missing for almost two weeks in remote Kosciuszko National Park, Australia
Rescue mission to find the woman was described as 'like looking for a pinhead in a haystack'
This classic Outdoor Research down jacket is now “warmer, lighter and more packable” after revamp
The brand has upgraded its already popular Transcendent Down Collection with sustainability features
We put anti-pong Polygiene fabric tech to the test in the field – but did it actually work?
Polygiene is hailed a wonder technology to prevent the stench of sweat on synthetic fabrics – but our writer discovered it has its limits...
Flanci Huggle swim robe review: a cosy changing robe in a range of bright and striking designs
A highly practical, fun-looking changing robe that has some useful features
It's not actually the 10,000 steps a day that matters, says expert
Walkers told to up their pace and worry less about step counting for increased health benefits
Berghaus launches winter jackets in a choice of down, synthetic fibre – or a mix of both
The Berghaus Nomad range offers choice of insulated warmth for hiking in the colder season
Rab launch new 'lifestyle' Adrift packs inspired by the world of climbing
But are the packs a hybrid compromise or a practical and needed solution?
23-year-old Brit is youngest woman to scale all of world’s tallest mountains
Adriana Brownlee is second in Britain and one of just 64 people worldwide to have climbed all 14 peaks over 8,000m
Heartbroken father attempts desperate last bid search for son missing in Yellowstone
Winter storm forecast prompts private effort to find 22-year-old hiker lost on Eagle Peak for a month
Woman to walk 5,000 miles around British coastline in memory of her wife
Grieving 60-year-old hopes her year-long hike will turn a negative into a positive as she aims to raise £100,000 for charity
Patagonia's M10 jacket for climbers is back – but will it live up to the previous hype?
Climbers raved about the M10 a decade ago and then it disappeared from sales. Now the new hardshell collection claims to be better designed and more environmentally friendly
I love my swim robe – even though it’s too big, too flappy and really quite unflattering
Fiona Russell discovers that once you see past some of the apparent negatives of the popular out-sized jackets for wild swimmers, the change robe is a thing of wonder
Women runners are thinking twice before entering ultras - a new campaign aims to change all that
Ultrarunning partnership project targets women after research reveals the number entering races is falling
50-year-old is first US woman to climb all world's tallest mountains
Tracee Metcalfe completes epic challenge to reach summit of the 14 eight-thousanders
Why do climbing ropes get tangled? And how to avoid it
There are several reasons why climbers end up with twisted ropes – but thankfully there are ways to get around the problem
How to warm up after a cold day on the trails or in the mountains
Tips for staying warm following a hike – and what to avoid
22 things I wish I'd known before my first mountain marathon race
Fiona Russell reveals the lessons she learned as a novice taking part in a mountain marathon event
These rare mammals have returned to their natural habitat after more than 100 years
Historic conservation move sees release of pine martens at secret locations in wild moor lands
