Dick Chasse

Starlight and Storm: The Inner Thoughts of a Mountain Guide

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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

Episodes

Flow state 17.10.2025 19:06

Finding the beauty within motion.

When do we get the rope out? 16.10.2025 18:30

Just thoughts.

Thoughts on partner rescue in technical terrain 03.10.2025 18:07

Just some thoughts on a huge topic.

Thoughts on lap coils 16.09.2025 19:25

An interesting technique that can be done well.

Sometimes the best way to move forward is to just let go 11.09.2025 7:15

Sometimes the simple things are what hold us back.

The delicate balance of a facilitative experience 04.09.2025 23:13

Interesting topic

Silos 28.08.2025 10:32

Another interesting topic

Get your kit dialed in 26.08.2025 8:15

Another small but important topic

Take care of your kit 26.08.2025 9:00

Important advice IMO.

“What are you still hanging onto?” 17.08.2025 20:21

Philosophical Sunday!

Orders of magnitude 07.08.2025 13:33

An important concept to think about.

Pendulums 05.08.2025 4:47

An interesting skillset.

Levers 02.08.2025 16:36

What levers can you pull to optimize a situation?

How do you know if a mountain guide is at a party? 25.07.2025 15:53

More life thoughts

Discomfort 15.06.2025 33:54

An important topic

Paralyzed 11.06.2025 20:42

Transition time!

It Works! 13.05.2025 25:22

The start of my Cochlear Implant(CI) journey!

Medical/life update 19.04.2025 13:03

Another step forward.

Risk w/Chris pt.3 27.02.2025 35:13

Last but not least.

Risk w/Chris pt.2 26.02.2025 38:03

Another session with my friend Chris Bartram.

Risk w/Chris pt.1 25.02.2025 29:56

My good friend Chris Bartram joins me again as we talk about risk.

One year medical anniversary 07.01.2025 23:55

Being open and honest this morning.

Ice Climbing! w/Kendra Stritch pt.3 22.12.2024 37:48

Finally some episodes about ice climbing and ice climbing instruction! I feel fortunate to share this conversation with Kendra Stritch. To find her check out www.kendrastritch.com.

Ice Climbing! w/Kendra Stritch pt.2 21.12.2024 38:53

Finally some episodes about ice climbing and ice climbing instruction! I feel fortunate to share this conversation with Kendra Stritch. To find her check out www.kendrastritch.com.

Ice Climbing! w/Kendra Stritch pt.1 20.12.2024 26:48

Final some episodes about ice climbing and ice climbing instruction! I feel fortunate to share this conversation with Kendra Stritch. To find her check out www.kendrastritch.com.