The Latest Breaking News from Alex Foxfield

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

Advnture · Sep 5, 2024

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

Advnture · Sep 3, 2024

What is paralpinism? Take flight, adding paragliding to mountaineering

Our mountaineering expert takes a look at paralpinism, casting a glance at its history, how you can get into it and the conditions needed to take flight

Advnture · Jul 20, 2024

What is smearing in climbing? We get to grips with the technique

We explore what smearing in rock climbing is, detailing what it is, how it works and considering whether it’s something hikers do too

Advnture · Jul 6, 2024

What is free soloing? We take a look into the fraught phenomenon

Our climbing expert looks into the history of free soloing, considers how dangerous it is and explains what sets it apart from free climbing

Advnture · Jul 5, 2024

Zamberlan El Cap RR approach shoes review: footwear that’s ready to rock

We take to the rock in Zamberlan’s El Cap RR to asses how this Italian approach shoe fares on difficult scrambling terrain

Advnture · Jul 3, 2024

Why is Fjällräven so expensive? We take a look at the Scandi brand

Our expert looks into why Fjällräven is so expensive, delving into the brand’s origins, ethos and practices, before answering whether or not the price is worth it

Advnture · Jun 19, 2024

Glastonbury organizers are asking campers to bring sturdy reusable tents – and we've got tried and tested recommendations from £30

Take a tent you can use again and again

Advnture · Jun 10, 2024

5 things I wish I’d known before my first alpine peak

Taking those first faltering steps into glaciated, big mountain terrain can be daunting: here are five things Mountain Leader Alex Foxfield wishes he’d known before his first alpine peak

Advnture · Jun 8, 2024

Norrøna Falketind Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket: lightweight functionality for multi-sports enthusiasts

We take a close look at Norrøna’s excellent Falketind Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket, a minimalist, breathable waterproof shell for all kinds of active backcountry adventures

Advnture · Jun 6, 2024