Alex Stainforth
Alex is an endurance athlete and mountaineer who has faced many challenges in his life. He has used these challenges to motivate him to achieve great things, such as climbing Mount Everest and raising money for charity. He is now on a mission to inspire others to overcome their own challenges and thrive.
Alex suffered from epilepsy, bullying, and a stammer as a child. He found solace in the outdoors and began to challenge himself physically. He climbed Mont Blanc at age 17 and headed to the Himalayas for the first time in 2013. He attempted to climb Mera Peak and Baruntse, but was unsuccessful.
In 2014, Alex attempted to climb Everest for the first time, but the expedition was cancelled due to an avalanche. He returned in 2015, but was trapped on the mountain when a devastating earthquake struck Nepal. He survived the earthquake and went on to climb Everest, raising money for charity in the process.
Alex has raised over £85,000 for charity through his endurance challenges. He is now on a mission to inspire others to overcome their challenges and thrive. He has written two books about his experiences, Icefall and Another Peak.