11th October 2021
The TGO Challenge: Stories from the crossing
The 2021 TGO Challenge twas a particularly special event. Here, 11 of the 125 ‘Challengers’ who took part tell us the story of their crossing…
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Alex Roddie
Alex Roddie is an editorial professional, outdoor writer and photographer with a passion for the wild places of Britain and Europe. He is happiest when on a mountain as far from civilisation as possible, and in recent years has completed long-distance backpacking journeys including the Cape Wrath Trail, Mercantour Traverse, and Haute Route Pyrenees.
27th September 2021
Mountain navigation basics: how to read a map
Backpacker Alex Roddie and mountaineering instructor Helen Teasdale explain how to interpret contour lines and other map features.
5th March 2021
Has outdoor culture become too detached from nature?
22nd January 2021
Mapped route: Sgor Iutharn and Geal-Charn via the Lancet Edge
Alex Roddie discovers a striking Alpine-style arête in the Ben Alder area
9th December 2020
The winners of The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2020
Thank you to everyone who voted this year – the most ever. We can now reveal the results…
25th November 2020
Trek ’n Eat Wild Mushroom Ragout: Full review
As part of our May 2021 review of dehydrated backpacking meals, Alex Roddie reviews this offering from Trek 'n Eat.
25th November 2020
Firepot Barbequed Pulled Pork: Full review
As part of our May 2021 review of dehydrated backpacking meals, Alex Roddie reviews this offering from Firepot.
25th November 2020
Expedition Foods Thai Green Chicken Curry with Rice (High Energy): Full review
As part of our May 2021 review of dehydrated backpacking meals, Alex Roddie reviews this offering from Expedition Foods.
22nd October 2020
Shortlists announced for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2020 – vote now!
This year we received more nominations than ever for our annual Reader Awards, and we’re delighted to reveal the shortlists. Time to vote! Public nominations have now closed. We’ve been sorting through your nominations and…
12th October 2020
Nominations are now open for The Great Outdoors Awards 2020
It’s that time of year again! The Great Outdoors Awards 2020 launch this week. Now’s your chance to get involved.
30th April 2020
Dehydrated meals: three of the best reviewed
Alex Roddie tests out three tasty off-the-shelf meals for backpacking and multi-day walking.
