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Alex Staniforth

Published February 16, 2026

Mind Over Mountains Royal Hike with Co-Founder Alex Staniforth

The Princess of Wales braved blustery weather to get out in the Peak District with Mind Over Mountains, co-founded by adventurer Alex Staniforth.

Catherine discovered how Alex and the team use nature, the outdoors and expert coaches to help people open-up about their mental health.

Plagued by adversity as a child – coping with epilepsy, bullying and a life-long stammer – Alex discovered the power of nature on his first hill walk at 14. He developed an extraordinary will to succeed which led him from his Cheshire home to face unprecedented dangers on Mount Everest as a teenager. Find out what adversity has taught him.