Get in touch!Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Wayne and Cathy chat with "Adversity Adventurer" Alex Staniforth.Record-breaking adventurer, inspirational speaker, author and coach, Alex has already overcome more than many will in a lifetime. Before the age of 19, he survived the two most significant disasters in Mount Everest history in two consecutive years, whilst his biggest mountains have been even closer to home: epilepsy, bullying, mental ill health and a lifelong stammer. Founder of one of Kendal Charity partners: Mind Over Mountains, Alex chats about his most recent challenge  the first and fastest person to climb all 446 mountains in England & Wales by human power in just 45 days. Listen to the kit he used, the logistics he overcame and how the charity works to restore mental well-being through nature.Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to: Mind Over MountainsThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyMore about Alex StaniforthKendal Mountain FestivalIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download the full KMF 2025 season:KMF Full season