Year in review
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
2023 in review
It's that time again to look back at how things have gone over the course of the year – and ahead to 2024. Last year's blog post was a bit of a monster, so I'll try to keep this one more concise. Fair warning: it&
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.
2020 in review: surviving shocks, new projects, and yearning for the heights
How I’ve navigated through 2020 as a professional outdoor writer, editor and photographer. About five minutes ago, it seems, I published my overview of 2019. Last year was my most successful to date in what still feels like a relatively new career, and I had high hopes for 2020.
2019 in review: long-distance trails, avoiding burnout, and planting seeds for the future
Towards fresh beginnings While 2018 was a year of triumph and tragedy, 2019 has been a steadier year with fewer crazy peaks and troughs. It hasn’t been without its challenges, though – and it’s been a year of major change for me. The outdoors Where to start? 2019 has
2018 in review: mountains, editorial work, writing, and more
Triumph and tragedy They say that no plan survives contact with the enemy, and 2018 has not been a normal year. In some respects it has been the best year of my life; in others, the worst. Overall it’s been quite a ride, but there’s also been a
2016 in review
2016 has been a mixed year – great in some respects, not so good in others. Here’s my overview of 2016 on Alexroddie.com, and a look ahead to 2017. Backpacking and the outdoors At the end of last year I vowed that 2016 would be even better in terms
2015 in review
It’s a few days later than I’d planned, but here is my review of 2015. If you’ve been paying attention you’ll already know it was a great year – but I intend to make 2016 even better. Backpacking and the outdoors I started the year in a