Starlight and Storm: The Inner Thoughts of a Mountain Guide
Dick ChasseThis is a collection of my thoughts on philosophy and techniques regarding mountain guiding and outdoor leadership. I record each episode unscripted and usually in a single take. Starlight and Storm is a book by Gaston Rebuffat published in 1956. He was a visionary french guide that has eloquently written about guiding and mountain craft. To contact me: shortroping@gmail.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 287 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Apple Podcasts5Deck Ryder
Canada5 months ago - Great insights, well beyond guiding
Always look forward to the next one. Great insights and topics for recreationalists and guides alike.
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A most extensive and incredible compendium of many if not all facets of being a climbing guide! And not limited to the technical side of rigging and rope handling, but the full expanse of what professional guiding involves. I had the privilege of training under Dick - several sessions since I arrived wired with years of misinformation - so these podcasts are refreshers and review and extremely rich resources beyond what we covered in PCIA Top Rope Climbing Instructor training. Thank you, Dick... more
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A reflective, practitioner‑focused series exploring philosophy and technique in mountain guiding and outdoor leadership. Episodes span ethics, risk, and legality in guiding, ropework mastery, knot passes, and rope rescue concepts, often delivered as unscripted, long-form monologues rich with field anecdotes. Noteworthy themes include balancing regulatory realities with professional integrity, the evolution of communications and gear, and leadership-driven approaches to discipline, planning, and group management. The format tends toward deep, craft‑level instruction paired with practical philosophy, making it valuable for current guides, trainers, and serious climbers seeking clearer mental models and safer field practices.
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