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.
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The eerie hush of summer →
Developing a sense of connection with place
Positive habits for working from home →
A few things that have worked for me.
Lessons from the Cape Wrath Trail, caring for red squirrels, and the superficial din of the glowing screen →
This week’s Pinnacle Reads
Filling the void →
A long-anticipated return to the hills
The light of unmediated experience, class and the outdoors, and what3words in emergencies →
This week’s reads include pieces on the relationship between walking and thinking, how class remains a barrier to enjoyment of the outdoors, and recent woes with outdoor and mountain smartphone apps.
What’s in a cover design? →
It’s often said that the cover is the most important element of any book. Here’s a glimpse into what goes into creating a non-fiction cover.
Dehydrated meals: three of the best reviewed →
On a multi-day walk, you need tasty food that provides enough energy at a minimum pack weight. Alex Roddie tests out three off-the-shelf meals for backpacking.
Behind the scenes: gear testing for TGO magazine →
A few insights into what goes on behind the scenes gear testing for a major outdoor magazine.
Has outdoor culture become too detached from nature? →
For Alex Roddie, hillwalking and the natural world are closely linked – but it seems not everyone feels that way.
