iOS and the power of perception
As a long-term user of Apple computers, I struggle to find the right way forward in today’s strange times. I thought I had it figured out. But there’s an important factor I failed to take into consideration: client perception. In The wrong side of history, I wrote about
Book spotlight: Travelled Far by Keith Foskett
Travelled Far by Keith Foskett Keith Foskett has just released Travelled Far, a new collection of hiking tales from the rolling South Downs to the heat of the Camino de Santiago, and pretty much everywhere else in between. Part of my job that gives me the most satisfaction is helping
Windslab Wall
January 2007 It’s my first trip to Glen Coe and I’m planning my first winter climb. Conditions are terrible, but I’m twenty years old and don’t know any better. What could possibly go wrong? My tent is flooded. I arrived at the Red Squirrel campsite late
#Walk2017 – a photographic study of the first 100 miles
At the start of the year, I set myself the challenge of walking 1,500 miles. Here is a photographic study of the first 100. A few things have surprised me. My new routine My daily morning hike generates the bulk of the mileage – a five-mile circuit that I walk
Naeboots on the Cape Wrath Trail
Alex Roddie describes his experiences walking Scotland’s greatest long-distance route… with nae boots. This article was first published in The Great Outdoors Magazine, October 2015. ‘You’ll never make it across Knoydart in those flimsy shoes, mate. And that lightweight tent’ll be ripped to shreds.’ Another backpacker had
The state of Lightroom Mobile in early 2017
Last year, I started using Lightroom for iOS – and hit a few roadblocks that derailed my experience, sending me back to the Mac. Now, after using it for several months, I’m glad to say that the situation is a lot better. But is iOS ready for serious photography work
Ben Alder Cottage and the Ossian Munros: Field Notes
In this month’s issue of The Great Outdoors Magazine, I’m stravaiging in the mountains above Ben Alder Cottage. Here are a few photos that didn’t make the cut. A year ago, I stepped out of a warm train carriage onto the platform at Corrour Station, a remote
New UKHillwalking feature: Three Days in the Cairngorms
In November 2016, I walked a 37-mile route through the Cairngorms, staying low level and avoiding the tops due to a huge dump of new snow. Although it takes in no summits, this route has plenty of interest to hold the backpacker’s attention. Here’s an overview map of
Making time for fitness
For several years, despite my regular trips to the mountains and my long-distance walks, I have struggled to find a way to maintain fitness in my everyday life. Here’s how I’m going to aim to walk 1,500 miles in 2017. The problem with my daily routine is
Part 2 of my interview with the Outdoors Station now live
The second part of my interview with the Outdoors Station podcast is now live, and available to listen to free online here. Thanks for all the feedback so far, and I hope you enjoy the second half!