Annabel Illingworth

Freelance

Annabel Illingworth's articles

Slashing powder at Big Sky, Montana

Big Sky and a second chance: returning to skiing after an ACL tear

Following months of physiotherapy and uncertainty, Montana becomes the setting for a careful comeback as Annabel Illingworth learns to trust movement and balance again

Published: Thursday 4th December 2025
Skiing in Big Sky

Returning to the slopes of Big Sky a year after a devastating injury

After a year of pain, patience and rehab in some of London’s best clinics, Annabel Illingworth rediscovers her passion for mountains on the slopes of Big Sky, Montana

Published: Thursday 27th November 2025
A view of the Anna Maria Island City Pier

Bradenton and Fort Myers, Florida: In a sunshine state

In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Ian, Annabel Illingworth visits the coastal communities of Bradenton and Fort Myers in Florida to see how they’ve recovered and learn about their conservation initiatives

Published: Monday 5th February 2024