'A young and excellent outdoor writer' —Cameron McNeish
'Alex's role is to make the words come out good' —Jenny Tough
Stories and photographs from the mountains. I write books and magazine articles, and edit the independent magazines Sidetracked and Like the Wind.
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2024 in review as a professional outdoor writer and editor
In 2023, my wife Hannah and I moved back to Scotland, which means that 2024 has been our first full year north of the border. So how has that been? And what have been my challenges and successes in 2024 as a working writer and editor? In these reviews I
Looking for a rural sense of place in dead week
What makes a place a place, what happens when we lose it, and can we get it back? It's the dead week between Christmas and New Year, and Hannah and I are back down south in Lincolnshire spending time with family and friends. In many ways I love
Unplugged #4: An early winter season missed, off the map, and adventure with purpose
Negative space is a handy concept in many things, even in adventure. More isn't always better... 💡A reminder that I am now cross-posting entries on both alexroddie.com and Substack. For more info, read this FAQ. Please feel free to subscribe using whichever platform you prefer. November and
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