Alex Roddie may be a name you are familiar with if you are an avid reader of TGO or Trail magazine.
In the last few years his articles have started to appear in many places and prove to be an enjoyable and easy read, describing the familiar and not so familiar places in a romantic and honest style.
His writing history is an interesting one, initially starting with well researched but historic fictional mountain adventure stories with characters so strong we are sure we know them!
It is an honest chat about how his writing has evolved, his approach to photography and building this skills and how he has slowly transformed from a mountaineer to a backpacker in a few short years!
All photos supplied by Alex Roddie.
Links to the various topics we discuss.
Fujifilm X-T1
My Fujifilm X-E1 review (includes some thoughts about Fuji/mirrorless cameras in general)
Fujifilm XF35mm lens review
Pedco Ultrapod II (review from an outdoor instructor I know)
Tarptent Notch The Tarptent Notch backpacking tent — First Impressions
Alder Trail: The Alder Trail – Field Notes
Skye Trail: The Skye Trail – field notes
Lochaber traverse:
Tour of Monte Rosa: The Tour of Monte Rosa trail blogs and final thoughts
Books by Alex
The Atholl Expedition:
The Only Genuine Jones:
Crowley’s Rival:
No Way Home: