alex staniforth

Climb The UK – A route to all 100 UK counties!

April 21, 2017
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My latest challenge nears closer – reaching the highest point of all 100 UK counties on bike, foot and kayak…

Climb The UK 2017

February 22, 2017
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I’ve dedicated the last few years trying to climb the highest there is. A journey that gave me so much…

I have my challenges, but they don’t have me.

December 24, 2016
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2016 draws to a close and “New Year, New Me” pledges clog my Facebook timeline as we reflect and set…

Cho Oyu expedition: so close yet so far…

October 2, 2016
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We left ABC on 27th September for Camp 1 where I felt strong and confident. It then emerged that I’d…

SUMMIT PUSH IS ON!

September 29, 2016
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The SUMMIT PUSH IS ON! After a number of days, and few updates, we are pleased to say Alex is…

Camp 1 Update

September 19, 2016
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At Camp 1 for a second night, feeling strong. The Ice cliff and Cho Oyu is right behind me. Climbing an…

Ready, steady, Cho…

September 17, 2016
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Ready, steady, Cho Oyu… our first rotation and six days on ‘the hill’ to acclimatise for the summit bid has…

Cho Oyu First Glimpse!

September 14, 2016
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Cho Oyu nearly had Alex falling out of his tent today, when he got his first view of the big…

Cho Oyu Update: 3 steps backward

September 9, 2016
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Today the team arrive at Advanced Base Camp (ABC) at 5,700m. Sadly I haven’t joined them. After a six hour…