Latest articles by Fiona Russell
23-year-old Brit is youngest woman to scale all of world’s tallest mountains
Adriana Brownlee is second in Britain and one of just 64 people worldwide to have climbed all 14 peaks over 8,000m
Heartbroken father attempts desperate last bid search for son missing in Yellowstone
Winter storm forecast prompts private effort to find 22-year-old hiker lost on Eagle Peak for a month
Woman to walk 5,000 miles around British coastline in memory of her wife
Grieving 60-year-old hopes her year-long hike will turn a negative into a positive as she aims to raise £100,000 for charity
Patagonia's M10 jacket for climbers is back – but will it live up to the previous hype?
Climbers raved about the M10 a decade ago and then it disappeared from sales. Now the new hardshell collection claims to be better designed and more environmentally friendly
I love my swim robe – even though it’s too big, too flappy and really quite unflattering
Fiona Russell discovers that once you see past some of the apparent negatives of the popular out-sized jackets for wild swimmers, the change robe is a thing of wonder
Women runners are thinking twice before entering ultras - a new campaign aims to change all that
Ultrarunning partnership project targets women after research reveals the number entering races is falling
50-year-old is first US woman to climb all world's tallest mountains
Tracee Metcalfe completes epic challenge to reach summit of the 14 eight-thousanders
Why do climbing ropes get tangled? And how to avoid it
There are several reasons why climbers end up with twisted ropes – but thankfully there are ways to get around the problem
How to warm up after a cold day on the trails or in the mountains
Tips for staying warm following a hike – and what to avoid
22 things I wish I'd known before my first mountain marathon race
Fiona Russell reveals the lessons she learned as a novice taking part in a mountain marathon event
These rare mammals have returned to their natural habitat after more than 100 years
Historic conservation move sees release of pine martens at secret locations in wild moor lands
Backcountry camping and hiking just got easier, thanks to Garmin's latest Outdoor Maps+ update
What's new in the mapping device – and will it make a difference to your hike, trail run or camping experience?
12 things I wish I'd known before my first winter mountain hike
Fiona Russell looks back to the first time she headed out for a mountain walk in winter – and reveals what she learned
New hiking trail links 21 islands in one of the world’s largest archipelagos
Stockholm Archipelago Trail stretches 170 miles across idyllic nature-filled and car-free isles
Watch top European climber take on a famously tough route on UK tour - and conquer it
Alex Megos shows-off world-class skills to complete expert-graded Sean’s Roof in Peak District
Would you feel safer travelling with this locking carabiner?
The BetaLock claims to be the ideal solution for keeping bags secure from thieves
What is Polygiene? And does it really stop your outdoor kit from smelling?
A closer look at the technology that claims to reduce odour in sports clothing and products
16 of the best tips for ridge walking
How to make sure you are prepared for hiking a ridge (including turning back if you choose to)
Swimming an iconic Highlands sea strait between the tides
Fiona Russell takes on the Kessock Ferry Swim – and discovers it is more enjoyable than scary
9 things I wish I'd known before running my first ultra marathon
Completing her first ultra distance race was a huge learning curve for keen runner Fiona Russell. Now she knows better...
13 things I wish I'd known before my first ridge walk
Experienced hiker Fiona Russell’s first ridge walk was the much-revered Aonach Eagach in Glen Coe, Scotland. Here's what she wishes she'd known before tackling it
Triple cancer survivor completes breath-taking first in the Scottish mountains
Lorraine McCall, 59, walks and cycles into record books – for third time
18 things I wish I'd known before my first sea kayak
Fiona Russell has become a regular sea kayaker, but there are many things she would have liked to have known before her first outing
