2022 in review: looking back at a Big Year for my adventure, photography, writing, and a lot more
My traditional massive end-of-year blog post covering everything in 2022 I haven't had time to write about yet.
What I've been reading lately: 16th of December 2022
A collection of interesting reads from around the web.
Last months in Lincolnshire
I have learned more about my relationship with mountains by 11 years living in Lincolnshire than I ever did when I lived in the mountains.
Personal connections, a season for repairs, and my grandfather's watch
As an antidote to Black Friday, here's a look at a few items of personal and family significance that have stood the test of time – and which I'll continue to repair and maintain. We make true connections with very few items in our lives. Is this the most important aspect of sustainability?
Welcome to the new blog!
Alexroddie.com is back from the dead and better than ever before. Soon I'll be blogging like it's 2011 again...
Attitudes and Altitude: a new Sidetracked project, and a journey across the Alps
I'll be spending much of the rest of the summer in the Alps, trekking and a bit of running from Ventimiglia to Zermatt. It's going to be an incredible adventure. I can't wait to begin.
Twenty years as a writer: a first look at The Farthest Shore
A few thoughts about the long and winding road to the publication of my new book.
A Highland book launch for The Farthest Shore
Tickets are now on sale for my book launch in Fort William.
The End of Winter: hiking the Cape Wrath Trail in February 2019
"Genuine silence is rare and special in our hyper-connected era. You might discover something about yourself and the world around you if you take the time to listen."
Recent radio and podcast appearances
Last week I made two appearances on local radio stations. You can listen to them online now. * 20 July: BBC Radio Lincolnshire, in conversation with Carla Green (from about 1:07 hours, BBC login required) * 23 July: Siren Radio, in conversation with Andrew David