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Alpenglow Journal
Elevating human creativity and purpose through adventure. A journal of outdoor and nature writing, photography, analogue counterculture, literature and art.
By Alex Roddie
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“One of our best outdoor writers”... ”
“One of our best outdoor writers”
Matthew Barr, Looking Sideways
“Alex writes in a way that makes you reconsider not just where you go, but how you experience it. His work connects adventure, craft, and living intentionally - whether exploring mountain bothies, shooting on film, or making the case for analogue tools. If you've felt that technology is getting between you and genuine experience, his writing offers both insight and a way forward. Beautiful photography, thoughtful essays, and a philosophy that reminds you what matters out on the hill.”...
“Alex writes in a way that makes you reconsider not just where you go, but how you experience it. His work connects adventure, craft, and living intentionally - whether exploring mountain bothies, shooting on film, or making the case for analogue tools. If you've felt that technology is getting between you and genuine experience, his writing offers both insight and a way forward. Beautiful photography, thoughtful essays, and a philosophy that reminds you what matters out on the hill.”
Mark Rickaby, Wayfarer Notes
“If you are looking for an insightful look into adventure and the “why” behind going outdoors, then Alpenglow Journal is the newsletter for you. ”...
“If you are looking for an insightful look into adventure and the “why” behind going outdoors, then Alpenglow Journal is the newsletter for you. ”
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Alpenglow Journal
Elevating human creativity and purpose through adventure. A journal of outdoor and nature writing, photography, analogue counterculture, literature and art.