Alf Alderson
Current
- Freelance (Guardian, Independent, Times, D. Telegraph, Ski & Board magazine, Fall Line, Surfer's Path, Coast, French Magazine etc.)
Latest 5 articles
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Flying high in Iceland: Fresh tracks are the norm when heliskiing on the Troll peninsula
The Independent, Friday 2 March
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Steep learning curve in Canada's toughest ski resort
The Guardian, Fri 21 October 2011
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Join the Tatra pack: Skiers can expect low costs and high excitement in Slovakia
The Independent, Sat 27 February 2010
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Could the perfect wave for surfing be artificial – and in Bournemouth?
The Guardian, Mon 9 November 2009
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Working on water: Britain’s lifeguards
The Times, Tue 28 July 2009
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Alf Alderson's published articles - last 12 months*
- 13 articles (since October 2007)
- Average article: 26 column inches (788 words)
- Shortest article: 2 column inches (64 words)
- Longest article: 59 column inches (1769 words)
*Please note that these statistics are based only on articles published online in these publications.
Experience
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Freelance (Guardian, Independent, Times, D. Telegraph, Ski & Board magazine, Fall Line, Surfer's Path, Coast, French Magazine etc.)
1996 - present
Education
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Sheffield University
BA Hons (!), Geology & Physical Geography
1977-1980
Books by Alf Alderson
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Ultimate Surfing Adventures
Wiley Nautical, 2010 -
Surf UK
John Wiley, 2008 -
Surfing - A Beginner's Guide
John Wiley, 2008 -
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - The Official Guide
David & Charles, 2001 -
Rough Guide to the Rocky Mountains
Rough Guides, 2001
Awards won
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Canadian Media Awards Best Ski & Snowboard Article
2007 -
Outdoor Writers & Photographers' Guild Best Guidebook
1997
Find Alf Alderson on twitter: @I don't Twitter - I have a life instead
Phone
Phone Alf Alderson at: (0044) 07977 057993
Address
Write to Alf Alderson at:
1 High Street
St. David's
Pembrokeshire
Wales SA62 6SA
UK