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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.

  • Post date 2022-07-09

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.

  • Post date 2021-08-21

An extract from The Farthest Shore →

n this extract from his new book The Farthest Shore, out on September 2nd, Alex shares some of the pain and joy from the start of his solo winter challenge.

  • Post date 2021-08-21

A Highland book launch for The Farthest Shore

Tickets are now on sale for my book launch in Fort William.

  • Post date 2021-08-16

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.”

  • Post date 2021-08-04

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…

  • Post date 2021-07-24

The eerie hush of summer →

Developing a sense of connection with place

  • Post date 2021-07-24

Features in the August 2021 issue of The Great Outdoors

Plenty from me in this month’s issue of TGO.

  • Post date 2021-07-17

The Meaning of Adventure: Hiking the Haute Route Pyrenees

If I could never tell anyone about this trip, never publish anything about my experience or share any of my photos, would I still put myself through this?

  • Post date 2021-07-11

Positive habits for working from home →

A few things that have worked for me.

  • Post date 2021-07-11

The Farthest Shore is available to pre-order – 20% off signed copies

My next book – The Farthest Shore, about hiking the Cape Wrath Trail in winter – is now available to pre-order from Vertebrate Publishing.

  • Post date 2021-07-07

GPS watches: 8 of the best reviewed →

GPS watches can add an extra perspective on mountain navigation – and help to keep you fit. Alex Roddie tests eight of the top devices.

  • Post date 2021-07-04
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