Alex Staniforth

He/him

The Adversity Adventurer – record-breaking adventurer, Everest avalanche survivor, author and mental health charity founder 

From surviving two major Everest disasters as a teenager to living with epilepsy, stammering, and mental ill health, Alex has faced extraordinary adversity. Yet he’s channelled these experiences into a mission to inspire others through resilience and endurance. He’s the first and fastest person to run and cycle all 446 mountains in England & Wales in 45 days, completed 17 marathons in 9 days, and climbed all 100 UK county tops in record time, raising over £150,000 for charity.

Alex’s books Icefall and Another Peak share his journey, and in 2025 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for his contribution to youth mental health. Alex has delivered keynotes for global organisations including Rolls-Royce, Samsung, Accenture, FedEx and the NHS. His talks combine lived experience with practical mindset tools, helping audiences overcome fear of failure and build sustainable performance. With honesty and vulnerability, Alex bridges the gap between mental health and resilience, proving that wellbeing is not a barrier to success, but its foundation. When not speaking, Alex is usually found running through the hills in search of his next challenge. Why settle for Base Camp?​