Welcome to the website of British writer and editor Alex Roddie. Set in the 19th century with a strong flavour of adventure. I am fascinated by the early days of mountaineering in Britain and the Alps, and my fiction reflects the legendary atmosphere of that heroic time. To learn about my books, or check out the blog. I am also a freelance editor.

New addition to the family. 8230;with hopefully a few more posts than last year. The kids are getting older and my eldest is doing his A-.

Locus Gear Khufu and inner tent first look.

The Adventures of a Mountain Boxer. Posted in Bits and Pieces. We all know our own dogs. Some have thick fur, some thin, some love wild weather, some hate the rain, and some even love wild camping with us. Camping with both Dixie and Tilly, we tried all sorts to keep them comfy. Nothing ever seemed either just right or straightforward, however.

Estanhets deth Port to Port de Ratera de Colomers. Heading uphill to the Coth de Podo on a lovely sunny morning. Looking back to the lakes where we had camped. First col crossed we headed down to the Lac de Podo. Time for a break and dry the dew off the tent. We came through the col just to the right. Port de Ratera de Colomers. Tuesday, 17 February 2015.

Systems, software and technology.

Monday, 10 February 2014. Are our hills really safe in their hands? For another good read from Tracksterman. Thursday, 2 January 2014. Early May saw us in the Cairngorms, the weather prospects did not look good, with high winds and sleet forecast on the tops. But all was not lost! And what a day it was! Sgor Gaoith was our objective, its been on my peaks to do list fo.

Live your dream, share your passion. Wow Another year flashed by. The blog is slowly burning, but still alive. So I continue where I left you readers 5 months ago. This is another visual blog. Descending the rim of Volcan Chaitén. Prov de Palena, X Región de Los Lagos, Patagonia, Chile. X Región de Los Lagos, Patagonia, Chile.