Fiona Russell
Fiona Russell is a widely published adventure journalist and blogger, better known as Fiona Outdoors. She is based in Scotland and is an all-round outdoors enthusiast with favorite activities including trail running, mountain walking, mountain biking, road cycling, triathlon and skiing (both downhill and backcountry). Aside from her own adventures, Fiona's biggest aim is to inspire others to enjoy getting outside and exploring, especially through her writing. She is also rarely seen without a running skort! Find out more at Fiona Outdoors.
Latest articles by Fiona Russell
What is bootpacking? And when and why you might use it for ski touring
By Fiona Russell published
A guide to the backcountry skiing technique and some tips on how to bootpack safely
Skier sets new uphill world record – climbing the same height as Everest 120 times
By Fiona Russell published
Noah Dines skis for a year to achieve the greatest total ascent of 3.5 million feet
British para-skier is first disabled person to ski to the South Pole solo and unsupported
By Fiona Russell published
Jonny Huntington completes historic Antarctic journey without the use of his left foot
18 things I wish I’d known before I started backcountry ski touring
By Fiona Russell published
Fiona Russell is now a keen ski tourer but the learning curve was steep when she first gave the snowsport a try
Finisterre Women's Nieuwland 2mm Yulex Long Sleeve Shorty Wetsuit review: wild swimming year-round
By Fiona Russell published
An easy-to-wear shortie swimming wetsuit made with an eco-friendly alternative to neoprene
I’m a keen year-round outdoor swimmer – here’s how I update my wild swimming kit for winter
By Fiona Russell published
As water and air temperatures plummet, it’s vitto choose the right gear for swimming through the coldest season
Helly Hansen launches ground-breaking “lightest performance down jacket” in response to needs of mountain pros
By Fiona Russell published
New Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket is rated as very light and warm and it's already award-winning
Everyone finds my winter hiking gloves hilarious – but I'm the one laughing half an hour later
By Fiona Russell published
Our writer Fiona Russell has found that biggest is best when it comes to protection for numb hands
Backcountry skiers lose access to popular off glacier in the French Alps after inspectors discover damage to uplift cables
By Fiona Russell published
The closed cable car normally provides access to La Meije mountain and glacier in the French Alps
Call out for youth trail runners to apply for newly created international training team
By Fiona Russell published
Compressport will select 10 promising athletes to benefit from professional support and equipment
Hikers warned of growing wild boar population in Scotland's Great Glen
By Fiona Russell published
Walking the Great Glen Way? Read on for expert tips on what to do if you cross paths with one of the feral pigs
The curse of winter chilblains – and how to avoid them if you spend time outdoors
By Fiona Russell published
Chilblains seem to come out of nowhere and cause pain and itchiness to fingers and toes – so what can you do to prevent and treat them?
Montane goes for gold with its all new down jackets after success of Alpine 850 Nano
By Fiona Russell published
Innovative gold-infused warm-even-when-wet down will become a standard feature in autumn-winter 2025 collections
Could dog discovery six weeks after hiker's disappearance be vital clue in search mystery?
By Fiona Russell published
Calls for search to resume in Canadian wilderness despite questions over identity of emaciated red golden retriever
American climber's body returned to family – almost a quarter of a century after disappearance
By Fiona Russell published
Brother reveals "miracle" discovery of missing adventurer after glacial melt in Chilean mountains
I love my running sports bra – even though it’s such a huge struggle to get on and off
By Fiona Russell published
While Fiona Russell knows the important benefits of her favorite high-impact bras, she wishes there was a magic wand for taking them on and off
Life story of legendary Lake District fell-walking pioneer Alfred Wainwright celebrated in special year-long event
By Fiona Russell published
Fells lovers invited to visit poignant 70th anniversary exhibition with never-before-seen memorabilia
Two more mountain deaths amid reports of growing toll in Pyrenean mountains
By Fiona Russell published
A 71-year-old hiker was killed by falling rock, which the body of a woman was found at a high-altitude lake
Why I always pack my trekking poles for winter hikes
By Fiona Russell published
Keen hiker Fiona Russell explains why poles make such a big difference, plus what to look for when choosing a new pair
“I’ve seen many accidents that could have been avoided with this" – legendary climber Tommy Caldwell endorses new climbing device
By Fiona Russell published
Edelrid launches innovative belay assistant to make climbing safer
Mystery deepens as another hiker vanishes on popular European tourist trail
By Fiona Russell published
Theories rage in Albanian Alps – and now it's brown bears that are being blamed after Australian is the latest to vanish
Outdoor brand launches "world-first" fabric made with post-consumer recycled fishing nets, coming to a puffer jacket near you
By Fiona Russell published
Jöttnar set to reveal new fabric that combines "top performance with better sustainability"
Heeding "urgent call of dinner," mountain rescue team clears blocked road after saving dog from rocky ledge
By Fiona Russell published
Mountain team carry border collie to safety before hauling tree from road
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