Adam Butterworth
@adambutterworth.bsky.social
Tweets about rocks, film and politics
Editor of the Alpine Journal. Digital and Comms for the Alpine Club, Mount Everest Foundation & others.
Opinions are my girlfriend's, but you wouldn't know her. She posts on a different app.
Editor of the Alpine Journal. Digital and Comms for the Alpine Club, Mount Everest Foundation & others.
Opinions are my girlfriend's, but you wouldn't know her. She posts on a different app.
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I'm not used to having this many non-bot followers.
Hello 👋
You can mostly expect to read posts from me about:
- Rocks and climbing on rocks
- Pictures of my dog
- Occasional thoughts on films
- Fun tidbits of mountaineering history
I predict you will mostly engage with:
- Pictures of my dog
Hello 👋
You can mostly expect to read posts from me about:
- Rocks and climbing on rocks
- Pictures of my dog
- Occasional thoughts on films
- Fun tidbits of mountaineering history
I predict you will mostly engage with:
- Pictures of my dog
I thought this was some sort of delicacy on a cracker.
Welcome back to #TrilobiteTuesday
Here is Asaphus lepidurus from the Middle Ordovician rocks of St. Petersburg, Russia. Trilobites from these limestones have a beautiful caramel colored shell and are preserved three-dimensionally!
Here is Asaphus lepidurus from the Middle Ordovician rocks of St. Petersburg, Russia. Trilobites from these limestones have a beautiful caramel colored shell and are preserved three-dimensionally!
February 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM
I thought this was some sort of delicacy on a cracker.
Seeing as the last one of these led to quite a lot of sales, a quick note to say that the 2024 Alpine Journal is on sale for just £20.
It features a special section on the 1924 #Everest expedition & some wonderful pieces on contemporary & historic mountain art ➡️ alpineclub.org/shop/2024-al...
It features a special section on the 1924 #Everest expedition & some wonderful pieces on contemporary & historic mountain art ➡️ alpineclub.org/shop/2024-al...
February 10, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Seeing as the last one of these led to quite a lot of sales, a quick note to say that the 2024 Alpine Journal is on sale for just £20.
It features a special section on the 1924 #Everest expedition & some wonderful pieces on contemporary & historic mountain art ➡️ alpineclub.org/shop/2024-al...
It features a special section on the 1924 #Everest expedition & some wonderful pieces on contemporary & historic mountain art ➡️ alpineclub.org/shop/2024-al...
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The inevitable end of seeing "free speech" as the right to be heard, not a limit on your ability to censor.
This is pretty menacing.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
February 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
The inevitable end of seeing "free speech" as the right to be heard, not a limit on your ability to censor.
Tell me you're not a climber/kayaker without telling me...
February 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Tell me you're not a climber/kayaker without telling me...
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Very honoured to serve as Chair of the selection committee for this and do a tiny bit towards funding humanities research. Congrats to all the recipients!
We're pleased to announce that, in its inaugural year, the Audrey Salkeld Bursary for Media & Research Into Alpinism has been awarded to five recipients with exciting plans for mountain-history-related projects.
Find out what they'll be working on here ➡️ tinyurl.com/57w9n8yc
Find out what they'll be working on here ➡️ tinyurl.com/57w9n8yc
February 9, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Very honoured to serve as Chair of the selection committee for this and do a tiny bit towards funding humanities research. Congrats to all the recipients!
🎵stuck in the middle with you🎵
February 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
🎵stuck in the middle with you🎵
A perfect movie.
This thing is just out there, for free, on YouTube. You can, and should, watch it once a week.
This thing is just out there, for free, on YouTube. You can, and should, watch it once a week.
Fun fact I just learned about myself is that I'm a big enough Buster Keaton fan that I will endure an R.E.M. score in order to see 'Sherlock Jr' on the big screen.
February 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A perfect movie.
This thing is just out there, for free, on YouTube. You can, and should, watch it once a week.
This thing is just out there, for free, on YouTube. You can, and should, watch it once a week.
Real Milifans locked in their bets last year.
Ed Miliband backed into second favourite to be next leader on Betfair, now has marginally shorter odds than Wes Streeting.
February 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Real Milifans locked in their bets last year.
Fun fact I just learned about myself is that I'm a big enough Buster Keaton fan that I will endure an R.E.M. score in order to see 'Sherlock Jr' on the big screen.
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Fun fact I just learned about myself is that I'm a big enough Buster Keaton fan that I will endure an R.E.M. score in order to see 'Sherlock Jr' on the big screen.
Just one copy left...
Okay, I know I keep saying that the 2025 Alpine Journal has sold out (& the main print run has) but we do have a very few copies available with the classic binding and cover design.
These are rare as hen's teeth in the modern era and we only produce about 10 a year ➡️ alpineclub.org/shop/2025-al...
These are rare as hen's teeth in the modern era and we only produce about 10 a year ➡️ alpineclub.org/shop/2025-al...
February 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Just one copy left...
Weekend plans are to make some plans using this!
February 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Weekend plans are to make some plans using this!
Okay, I know I keep saying that the 2025 Alpine Journal has sold out (& the main print run has) but we do have a very few copies available with the classic binding and cover design.
These are rare as hen's teeth in the modern era and we only produce about 10 a year ➡️ alpineclub.org/shop/2025-al...
These are rare as hen's teeth in the modern era and we only produce about 10 a year ➡️ alpineclub.org/shop/2025-al...
February 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Okay, I know I keep saying that the 2025 Alpine Journal has sold out (& the main print run has) but we do have a very few copies available with the classic binding and cover design.
These are rare as hen's teeth in the modern era and we only produce about 10 a year ➡️ alpineclub.org/shop/2025-al...
These are rare as hen's teeth in the modern era and we only produce about 10 a year ➡️ alpineclub.org/shop/2025-al...
Had a rare positive experience selling on Facebook Marketplace.
Sold a guy a sound system and not only did he show up and take it away quickly, he sent me a follow-up message with a photo of it hooked up to say that the sound was banging.
Sold a guy a sound system and not only did he show up and take it away quickly, he sent me a follow-up message with a photo of it hooked up to say that the sound was banging.
February 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Had a rare positive experience selling on Facebook Marketplace.
Sold a guy a sound system and not only did he show up and take it away quickly, he sent me a follow-up message with a photo of it hooked up to say that the sound was banging.
Sold a guy a sound system and not only did he show up and take it away quickly, he sent me a follow-up message with a photo of it hooked up to say that the sound was banging.
This discourse is a specific attack on me, a man on the soft left who has to write about ascents of Everest professionally.
That said, if he does run, I can offer 800 words to unfriendly media outlets on 'Al's Everest Shortcut' or friendly ones on his 'embrace of Everest innovation.'
That said, if he does run, I can offer 800 words to unfriendly media outlets on 'Al's Everest Shortcut' or friendly ones on his 'embrace of Everest innovation.'
“Al” refers to Al Carns… an outside chance but interesting to see him included. He is popular among the new intake of MPs, I am told.
Whoever it is, eyes are darting around for Starmer’s replacement.
Whoever it is, eyes are darting around for Starmer’s replacement.
February 5, 2026 at 9:52 AM
This discourse is a specific attack on me, a man on the soft left who has to write about ascents of Everest professionally.
That said, if he does run, I can offer 800 words to unfriendly media outlets on 'Al's Everest Shortcut' or friendly ones on his 'embrace of Everest innovation.'
That said, if he does run, I can offer 800 words to unfriendly media outlets on 'Al's Everest Shortcut' or friendly ones on his 'embrace of Everest innovation.'
Onto the second disc and was really starting to struggle with the Arbuckle shorts.
Thankfully, things picked up in 'The Cook' thanks to Fatty splitting screen time equally between himself, Keaton and a very talented dog named Luke.
Thankfully, things picked up in 'The Cook' thanks to Fatty splitting screen time equally between himself, Keaton and a very talented dog named Luke.
Now on to my third day of gift giving / receiving and can we get a "Hell yeah!" In the chat for this excellent gift featuring an unsettlingly sexy photo of my man Buster.
February 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Onto the second disc and was really starting to struggle with the Arbuckle shorts.
Thankfully, things picked up in 'The Cook' thanks to Fatty splitting screen time equally between himself, Keaton and a very talented dog named Luke.
Thankfully, things picked up in 'The Cook' thanks to Fatty splitting screen time equally between himself, Keaton and a very talented dog named Luke.
Have long been a fan of Simon's photography, in part because he always seems to get such fantastic angles, so it was interesting to learn that he's still tinkering around to come up with new ones!
Remote Possibilities: Simon Carter reinvents the future of climbing photography - Vertical Life
Simon Carter is reinventing climbing photography using his 30 years of experience and introducing remote camera techniques.
verticallifemag.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Have long been a fan of Simon's photography, in part because he always seems to get such fantastic angles, so it was interesting to learn that he's still tinkering around to come up with new ones!
Netflix algorithm seemingly doing its thing post Honnold livestream.
February 4, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Netflix algorithm seemingly doing its thing post Honnold livestream.
Taglines used to be a lot more direct...
February 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Taglines used to be a lot more direct...
There is a gag in this film that made me laugh so hard that I missed the following minute of dialogue.
Strongly recommend.
Strongly recommend.
THE KID DETECTIVE
Dir: Evan Morgan
2020
#NowWatching
Holy shit!
The fact I was only introduced to this fantastic neo-noir recently is a fucking crime.
Comedy, drama, a hell of a twist and a serious emotional punch.
Excellent film!
Dir: Evan Morgan
2020
#NowWatching
Holy shit!
The fact I was only introduced to this fantastic neo-noir recently is a fucking crime.
Comedy, drama, a hell of a twist and a serious emotional punch.
Excellent film!
January 31, 2026 at 11:16 AM
There is a gag in this film that made me laugh so hard that I missed the following minute of dialogue.
Strongly recommend.
Strongly recommend.
He can wear gloves, but Dr Jones is going to find the burn mark from the amulet eventually.
These 4 guys look like the leads in a sit com about hapless far right extremists.
January 31, 2026 at 9:32 AM
He can wear gloves, but Dr Jones is going to find the burn mark from the amulet eventually.
I'm an adult!
January 29, 2026 at 10:27 PM
I'm an adult!
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As the mountains change around us, this year's MEF lecture looks to the future, bringing together alpinists who represent the fresh face of modern mountaineering & scientists working to protect mountain communities from new climate hazards.
📍RGS, London
📆 26 March
Book now 🎟️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc
📍RGS, London
📆 26 March
Book now 🎟️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc
January 28, 2026 at 7:35 AM
As the mountains change around us, this year's MEF lecture looks to the future, bringing together alpinists who represent the fresh face of modern mountaineering & scientists working to protect mountain communities from new climate hazards.
📍RGS, London
📆 26 March
Book now 🎟️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc
📍RGS, London
📆 26 March
Book now 🎟️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc
The most revealing part of the Badenoch Desert Island Discs is where she says Dr Strange is her favourite Marvel superhero and that his power is "time travel" which she wouldn't need to correct mistakes in her own life but to warn others about theirs.
January 25, 2026 at 4:53 PM
The most revealing part of the Badenoch Desert Island Discs is where she says Dr Strange is her favourite Marvel superhero and that his power is "time travel" which she wouldn't need to correct mistakes in her own life but to warn others about theirs.
Babe, wake up. The Canadians have discovered the Lib Dems.
British member of Parliament Ed Davey completely tears Trump apart, calling him the "most corrupt president America has ever seen" and "an international gangster." #cdnpoli
January 20, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Babe, wake up. The Canadians have discovered the Lib Dems.