Starlight and Storm: The Inner Thoughts of a Mountain Guide

High Directionals 30.03.2022 10:58 ↓

A subset of the directional conversation.

Directionals 29.03.2022 12:32 ↓

An interesting and important little topic.

Considerations for belaying at the top 28.03.2022 18:38 ↓

Some thoughts on some different configurations.

Introducing leading to newer guides-instructors 06.03.2022 34:47 ↓

This topic can get glossed over in guide education.

Rossi Talk: Learning to lead 12.02.2022 1:27:37 ↓

Once again I have a conversation with Silas. This time we talk about tips and strategies for climbers looking to venture into lead climbing. Working with new leaders on rock(trad and sport) and ice is somewhat a specialty skillset that Silas and I both have in our guiding/instruction repertoire. This conversation is based on many years of working with people, observing climbers around us, and our...

Backing up your rappel 10.02.2022 34:05 ↓

A little rambly.

On a Bight… 08.02.2022 19:34 ↓

I thought where this very basic concept kept popping up very interesting.

En Français 03.02.2022 29:00 ↓

I love this topic for many reasons.

Thoughts about the skin track 03.02.2022 28:48 ↓

Setting a good skin track while guiding is important for many reasons.

Cooking pt.5 Putting it all together 31.01.2022 19:43 ↓

Check out these food grade bags from Cloud Peak http://www.noziplock.com. Worth every penny!

Cooking pt.4 Food 31.01.2022 14:52 ↓

The fun part of cooking!

Cooking pt.3 Cook Kits 30.01.2022 27:15 ↓

You want these https://frybake.com/

Cooking pt.2 Stoves 30.01.2022 27:52 ↓

A very important piece to your cooking strategy. This fuel is awesome check it out https://www.foothillfuels.com/

Cooking pt.1 Macro 30.01.2022 12:59 ↓

A big topic.

Conversation #10 pt.1 The Professional 26.01.2022 23:19 ↓

I'm talking to Matt Shove who is a dedicated lifelong guide. He talks about his journey from his introduction to climbing in Connecticut to starting his own company and giving some advice for future guides. Check Matt out at https://raggedmountainguides.com

Conversation #10 pt.2 The Professional 26.01.2022 34:40 ↓

Part two talking to Matt Shove. Check him out at https://raggedmountainguides.com.

Conversation #9 The Magical Mystery Tour 23.01.2022 50:47 ↓

In this conversation I talk with Loren Copp about meta skills, guiding, wilderness therapy, and how it all fits together. 

Conversation #8 The man, the myth, the legend... 21.01.2022 1:10:41 ↓

I have a conversation with Jon Tierney about outdoor leadership and how fundamental skills are the basis for more in depth and nuanced guiding.  

Shortening the rope with Silas Rossi 17.01.2022 1:11:56 ↓

Silas and I go on a bit of a deep dive on concepts about why and how we can shorten a rope. 

Conversation #7 Ferrari Rossi 17.01.2022 1:05:10 ↓

An interesting conversation with my close friend Silas Rossi about being and instructor/mentor and insights on watching people go through courses and exams. Check out his new mentorship program Ascend at https://www.alpine-logic.com.

conversation #6 The client/guide relationship 13.01.2022 48:59 ↓

In this episode I talk to my good friend Hillary abut our relationship as guide and client and how that has moved into a pure friendship. We also discuss some thoughts about climbing with other guides and what it's like to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community in the outdoor space. 

Guide Notebook 11.01.2022 18:45 ↓

A really important tool to develop. Check out Hannah’s gear(both the guide notebook cover and rescue tarp/sleds) at www.sewalpine.com. Also www.maptools.com for speciality navigation tools.

Navigation pt.5 Putting it all together 09.01.2022 7:30 ↓

Navigation week!

Navigation pt.4 Tour and Time Plans 09.01.2022 24:33 ↓

Navigation week!

Navigation pt.3 The Norths 09.01.2022 13:31 ↓

Navigation week!