I was returning from my second attempt to climb Everest. The Nepal earthquake put a stop to that. Three guys on my team didn't come home after an
Icefall – the book tour!
Pleased to announce the first dates of my book signing and speaking tour across the UK over the coming months. More details will follow - but this is
Walk4Nepal – 12 Months On
Last Summer I organised a fundraising 'Walk for Nepal' in my local area. We had six people and raised £70. Every little helps, especially
Dealing with the festive blues
So it's the time of year when I'm as cheerful as a Turkey at Christmas, we're swamped with cheesy inspirational quotes for the year ahead, when health
The University of Life
Climbing Mount Everest is widely known as a pinnacle of achievement and mental tenacity in itself, but the 'Everest' ideology applies everywhere in
Singing for Nepal
Rest assured, I'm not singing... but I am delighted to be speaking at this great event for Nepal on the 16th October at Theatr Clwyd in Mold. This
Everesting – Summiting in the Saddle
So as you're likely aware my last two attempts to actually climb to the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal have fallen tragically short after being
Adapt and Overcome
I couldn't climb Mount Everest, this year, or last year, so I will cycle up it. Sort of... Right now, the Nepal earthquake victims have had to adapt
Getting Back on the Wagon…
Life is about learning and growing... yet I may well have spread myself too thinly- once again! This seems to be a habit when returning from my major
Walk for Nepal
Before you get bored of hearing about my challenges and fundraising ventures, rest assured that soon I'll be taking a well-earned hiatus in the
Latest blog post- climbing Everest solo in 24 hour…
Latest blog post- climbing Everest solo in 24 hours with no oxygen to support #Nepal... ... on my bike. alexstaniforth.com/blog/climbing-… #NepalQuake
Climbing Everest- solo, 24 hours, no oxygen
You may have read my most recent post about my reflections and forward plans after my recent attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal.
Sharing the raw emotions of the Everest 2015 disas…
Sharing the raw emotions of the Everest 2015 disaster with @Westgrove_Group and @SharplesGroupUK today. Had a few in tears. #raw #Nepal
My Everest in 24 bike challenge in July has alread…
My Everest in 24 bike challenge in July has already raised £500 for Nepal thanks 2 @chesterbizclub! Can we hit £1000? justgiving.com/EPIC7
Come Back Around
First blog in a while, mostly because I've been too busy working on my book ''Icefall'' which thankfully is still going ahead and set to be published
3 years to the day I was lucky enough to carry the…
3 years to the day I was lucky enough to carry the London 2012 Olympic Torch through #Chester. Still doing my best to keep that flame alive.
Nepalese give so much when they have so little- le…
Nepalese give so much when they have so little- let's return the favour: #RebuildNepal justgiving.com/EPIC7 @Himalayan_HTUK @WorldMeritHQ
My mate Jeff @bigmoosetweets is about to create a…
My mate Jeff @bigmoosetweets is about to create a storm in the charity fundraising world. Please follow him! #charity #fundraising