Marek Bidwell

Amsterdam

Quick reax to SCOTUS ruling Trump's tariffs illegal.

Camping out in Northumberland last night - felt like the set on Stranger Things ;)

Incredible aerosol reaching Val Veny bottom at 3 pm today! ❄️

The avalanche is coming from the slope below Noire de Peuterey (3773 m) and what you see here is the blast of the avalanche (=no danger) reaching the Val Veny (La Zerotta lift at 1520 m) near Courmayeur! 💨

📽️ Via Meteo Valle d'Aosta

Thanks, it's been a long winter, but I'm hoping this works long term :))

My Back Pain Journey: what every runner should know And how, hopefully, I'm on the road to recovery - and heading back to the mountains

If, like me, you enjoy hiking or running but suffer from back pain it might be worth reading this: open.substack.com/pub/marekbid...

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It's relentless rain - when will this end?!

Another new game this evening with a strong wildlife gardening theme: #Pergola.

Not the most strategic of games with a 'point salad' of victory points based on various plants and insects in your garden, but a relaxing diversion for Sunday evening.

Dreaming of adventure and better weather.

Walking in Narnia last weekend

I'm on Substack and write occasionally. It handles all the web design stuff I'm not interested in, as well as emailing out to followers, so it works well for me. Most of all, it is a place for my stories to sit, so I can find them.

Waking up to a winter wonderland in the wilds of Northumberland this morning.

Finding My Place on the Tour of Monte Rosa Nine days, two countries, and ascent equal to the height of Everest — The Tour of Monte Rosa would be my first hike in the Alps and my first in a group.

Reflecting on my first hike in the Alps this summer and my first in a group: the spectacular "Tour of Monte Rosa". Finding My Place on the Tour of Monte Rosa - see my blog --
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Lessons from 2025: Attack a neighbouring country, and the USA will back your expansionist claims to the hilt by twisting the knife. 🇺🇦

Newcastle says no – a city united in kindness and against fascism Thousands came together to show the City’s true character: united, diverse, welcoming of refugees, rejecting hate

From our Managing Director, Ben Dickenson

Newcastle says no – a city united in kindness and against fascism

Thousands came together to show the City’s true character: united, diverse, welcoming of refugees, rejecting hate
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Beautiful light over Lake Geneva this morning as I waved goodbye to Switzerland. 🇨🇭

Interesting read. I agonised describing some encounters I had on the Isle of Sky in my book, especially one in a cafe that wasn't exactly a 5-star review. However, I probably don't have to worry as it's unlikely anyone I met will ever actually read it 🤪 and most people I met were overwhelming kind.

A typical no stress 5-minute train change onto adjacent platform at Renens Station, Switzerland. Next stop, Geneva. They make it look so easy.

Final day 9 of my Tour of Monte Rosa. Today, we completed this epic Alpine circuit walking from Grächen back to Saas Grund from where we set off.

Morning from the Alps! Final day (9) of my Tour of Monte Rosa from Grächen back to Saas Grund traversing the Höhenweg.

My Tour of Monte Rosa, day 8 of 9: Täsch to the beautiful village of Grächen.

Tour of Monte Rosa day 7: Zermatt to Tasch via Lake Stellisee.

Crossing the Theodule Glacier this morning with stunning mountain views!
(Tour of Monte Rosa, Day 6)

Morning view 2
Tour of Monte Rosa

Large mountain with clouds and morning sun

Morning view on day 6 of my Tour of Monte Rosa #Matterhorn

Day 5 of 9 of my Tour of Monte Rosa. Resy to the Matterhorn and our highest hut at 10,876 ft (Rifugio Teodulo). 11 miles, 5084 ft ascent.

Mountains, prayer flags, sunrise

Morning view in the Italian Alps

Day 4 of my Tour of Monte Rosa (Gabiet to Resy). An easier hike today of 10 miles and 3181ft ascent. So also enjoyed coffee and apple pie on route and a swim in an icy tarn.

A few pics from Day 3 of my Tour of Monte Rosa. Favourite day so far, Alangna to Gabiet (8.7 miles, massive 5904ft ascent). Saw Buzzard, Ibex and Marmots.