Alex Staniforth: How tragedy on Everest lead to a huge UK adventure

Alex Staniforth is an adventurer, author of two books (Icefall and Another Peak) and speaker who talks so well about how the outdoors has helped him throughout his life.

He’s from Cheshire but is now based in the Lake District.

(Photo: Alex Staniforth has summited Mont Blanc and attempted Everest twice)

Alex has been on some serious adventures since he was a teenager, including climbing Mont Blanc and making two attempts at Everest. Sadly both trips to Everest ended in tragedy.

In 2017, Alex completed his challenge Climb The UK, where he journeyed to the highest point of all 100 UK counties. It took him 72 days and he walked, ran, cycled and kayaked over 5,000 miles to do it. He also raised a huge amount of money for charity.

(Photo: Alex Staniforth celebrates completing Climb The UK on top of Moel Famau in north Wales)

I went for a walk with Alex in Serpentine Woods above Kendal in the Lake District and we sat on some logs to record the podcast. It was pretty cold that day so thanks to Alex for grinning and bearing it!

You’ll find Alex on Instagram @alexstaniforth_

There’s also more information about Alex and his adventures on his website www.alexstaniforth.com

(Photo: Alex Staniforth on the bike in Scotland during his Climb The UK challenge)

I hope you enjoy the podcast – and and don’t forget to listen out for Alex’s tips for getting outdoors more as well as the sounds of nature at the end of the podcast!

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Liv x

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues discussed in the podcast, there are links to support and information below.

Mind – the mental health charity

Beat – the UK’s eating disorder charity

YoungMinds – the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health

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