Alex Roddie

Do you have a favourite image that you would like to write an end frame on? We are always keen to get submissions, so please get in touch to discuss your idea. You can read all the previous end frame articles to get some ideas! Alex Roddie showcases a classic Scottish winter climbing image that inspired him as a young man, and continues to inspire climbers to this day – the ultimate climbing bum shot?

Story by Masa Sakano // Written by Alex Roddie Photography: Hamish Frost // Film: Rachel Sarah ‘Japan is the place that formed me, Scotland is the place that opened my eyes.’ In Sidetracked Volume 35, we feature Masa Sakano, a Japanese climber who moved to the Scottish Highlands to seek adventure. His story is based on a film directed and edited by Rachel Sarah. In Masa: 居場所 (The Place Where I Am), we root ourselves in exploring the concepts of home and belonging – and what those mean to Masa.

4 hours ago It's easy for climbers to stay comfortable and only stick to routes and problems they know they can finish. But it's super useful to expose yourself to climbing that's past your limit! Next session, rather than focusing on sending, find a hard climb and aim to link moves. You might surprise yourself! ▶️ Watch 4 more tips on breaking into 7a in our new video on Youtube.com/LatticeTraining #LatticeTraining #RouteClimbing #ClimbingTraining