alex staniforth

Seven Days!

March 21, 2015
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Can’t believe how lucky I am to be able to childishly imitate the movie ‘The Ring’ and whisper ‘SEVEN DAYS’…

A day in the life of an Everest climber-to-be…

March 6, 2015
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At a talk last weekend, my fourth of the week (a new personal best!) I was asked: ”When was the…

Reviewed: the Invisible Tent

February 9, 2015
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Rather than trickling in bits about my training, I thought I should write a little piece about my recent experiences…

Ice ice baby…

January 24, 2015
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To begin with… a very happy new year to you. 2015 is another exciting year for opportunity and change. Instead…

No snow? Never mind – there’s plenty on Everest…

December 23, 2014
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So here’s a post before everyone breaks up for the Christmas period. Unless you’re working part-time in a restaurant like…

The Everest dream remains afloat!

December 3, 2014
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Had an interesting couple of weeks. Both successes and troughs. So I’ll focus on the successes. Glad to confirm Dayinsure.com as…

Solo National Three Peaks Cycle Challenge

November 9, 2014
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It’s that time after a challenge where I can take the time to recover in my comfort zone and enjoy…

The long and winding road to Everest 2015 is getting shorter!

October 21, 2014
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Been looking forward to posting this blog for a while!! Epic news folks and I’m absolutely buzzing to be sharing…

Climbing the Dom des Mischabel

September 14, 2014
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After successfully cycling from Chester to Chamonix, there wasn’t much time to reflect, relax or enjoy the home comforts. It was…