Dick Chasse
Starlight and Storm: The Inner Thoughts of a Mountain Guide
This 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
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Dick Chasse
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Latest episode
Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Knot pass pt. 4 keep it simple when terrain AND the situation allows 10.07.2026 18:20
7 part series!
Knot pass pt. 3 closure 08.07.2026 6:58
7 part series!
Knot pass pt. 2 fail points 06.07.2026 16:19
7 part series!
Knot pass pt. 1 an intro 04.07.2026 6:26
7 part series!
Quantum mechanics and super position 27.06.2026 11:49
More quirky stuff!
Using a third hand in lowering 28.05.2026 19:54
An interesting topic
Data mining 23.04.2026 14:37
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Discipline may not be your problem. 29.03.2026 18:18
Another interesting topic. If you are interested in some mentoring email me at: shortroping@gmail.com.
How to boil water? 16.03.2026 28:52
I love this example.
The delicate relationship with land managers 09.03.2026 24:34
Something we all should be thinking about.
Sand pile theory 15.02.2026 14:31
I love this stuff.
Doubt w/Amity Krause Pt.2 12.02.2026 39:17
Amity is a good friend of mine. She's definitely put some time in the field.
Doubt w/Amity Krause Pt. 1 09.02.2026 33:56
Amity is a good friend of mine. She's definitely put some time in the field.
A beautiful life w/Joe Fratianni Pt. 3 06.02.2026 37:42
I met Joe on Kalymnos and thought he had created an interesting career in guiding. I also feel we share many of the same values around guiding and life.
A beautiful life w/Joe Fratianni Pt. 2 02.02.2026 39:33
I met Joe on Kalymnos and thought he had created an interesting career in guiding. I also feel we share many of the same values around guiding and life.
Wind 31.01.2026 29:23
Wind is an interesting force of nature.
A beautiful life w/Joe Fratianni Pt. 1 29.01.2026 32:13
I met Joe on Kalymnos and thought he had created an interesting career in guiding. I also feel we share many of the same values around guiding and life.
Radiohead 15.01.2026 26:56
Radios are a great tool to understand more fully and to use well.
The connection of kit/skill to wonderment 02.01.2026 25:26
How understanding your kit/skills can help facilitate wonderment and curiosity.
The performance puzzle w/Peter Doucette pt.2 10.12.2025 38:40
I feel fortunate to record a couple episodes with IFMGA guide Peter Doucette. He happens to be one of my closest friends as well. I have always appreciated the depth of his thought process and ability of articulating it to the rest of us.
The performance puzzle w/Peter Doucette pt.1 08.12.2025 36:48
I feel fortunate to record a couple episodes with IFMGA guide Peter Doucette. He happens to be one of my closest friends as well. I have always appreciated the depth of his thought process and ability of articulating it to the rest of us.
The straight line principle 02.12.2025 35:59
A heady yet simple principle to understand several different aspects of rope management.
Equivocation hitch 23.11.2025 25:15
A quirky but useful technique.
I’m not done yet! 20.11.2025 15:59
I’m excited about what the future will bring.
The seated belay 31.10.2025 18:18
Some thoughts to consider.
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