'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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Unplugged #10: adventure plus purpose, in search of winter, a new mountain magazine, and the Great Chiasmus
One of the big questions I've been mulling over for the last six years or so is this: can adventure have a higher purpose beyond our own enjoyment? 💡A reminder that I am now cross-posting entries on both alexroddie.com and Substack. For more info, read this FAQ.
Unplugged #9: Back from the Alps, rewilding's human cost, and a death knell for critical thinking
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. I'm back from the Alps with more than 2,000 digital photos to cull, process and file. This
Unplugged #8: off to the Alps, outdoor recreation vs. conservation, environmental pragmatism, and the one change that worked
I'm packing for a photo shoot in the Alps. Here's the gear I'm bringing. 💡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.
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