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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I feel a few pics of Bellingham are in order today ;)

Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

A few pics of my walk from Newcastle to Hawick in the Scottish Borders last week. 85 miles, 5 nights camping, 4 swims, & 2 horsefly bites. It was hot and windy, but there were memorable moments: Barn Owls an Osprey and miles of wildflowers alive with butterflies.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Got my first mention as a nascent table top game designer today on this Board Game Geek blog for my super exciting space game... "Apex" :)) 🚀 boardgamegeek.com/blog/12040/b...

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Testing the Waters | GrahamS Games

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Back in the fells this weekend. Dawn rays illuminating Ullswater. #LakeDistrict 🤩

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Quick reax to SCOTUS ruling Trump's tariffs illegal.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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

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Melaine Le Roy @subfossilguy.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

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

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Dreaming of adventure and better weather.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

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 -- share.google/j740Hc4WgAYv...

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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.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Lessons from 2025: Attack a neighbouring country, and the USA will back your expansionist claims to the hilt by twisting the knife. 🇺🇦

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 02/10/2025

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 @benjitoon.bsky.social @northeastbylines.co.uk

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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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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Beautiful light over Lake Geneva this morning as I waved goodbye to Switzerland. 🇨🇭

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

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

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

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.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

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

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

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

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

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

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

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

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

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

Large mountain with clouds and morning sun

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

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.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

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.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

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.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Stunning view from Rifugio Pastore this morning. #TourofMonteRosa

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

A few pics from Day 1 of my Tour of Monte Rosa trip from Saas Grund to Macugnaga (9.4 miles, 2460 ft ascent). Beautiful misty mountains and alpine flowers. Very wet in the afternoon!

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Just rolled into Switzerland 🇨🇭! And the sun is shining after a very wet Paris.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Looks beautiful. I'll be there next week! :))

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Thanks for the tips, I'll see if can get my work finished in time to do some long hikes before I go. Maybe I'll plan that in next time :)

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Thanks for the tips, I'll find some boulders or tree trunks on my next run :)

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

I'm training to hike the Tour of Monte Rosa later in July. Rather than just run further, I'm trying hill repeats. My biggest local hill is only 120 feet, so I started with x4 reps, now up to x6. Doing some ground exercises at top of each rep. Any other ideas to build strength outside?

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Similar thing happened to me last year. It was like no one had ever asked him before and all ended well.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The butterflies are back :) 🦋

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🐂 Zeeroh Bovine 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈⛺🌳🌲🐂👨‍🌾 @zeerohbovine.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Took me wayyy too long to discover the existence of this unroller. Not so many longer "technical" threads here, which I miss, but it's great this tool exists.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

It's a joy to see so many insects animating our garden this summer: hoverflies, butterflies, bees and ladybirds. Last year I hardly saw any.

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Man indicted of war crimes nominates the man supplying the murder weapons for a Nobel Peace Prize #Irony

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Has 'The Salt Path' gone 'Yellowface'? 😬

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Marek Bidwell @marekbidwell.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

An 85-post thread of my walk across the Isle of Skye with some inspiration for places to visit.

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