This is a collection of my thoughts on philosophy and techniques regarding mountain guiding and outdoor leadership. I record each episode unscripted in a single take.

Communication is really important in the mountains.

7 part series!

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Another interesting topic. If you are interested in some mentoring email me at: shortroping@gmail.com.

Something we all should be thinking about.

Amity is a good friend of mine. She's definitely put some time in the field.

Amity is a good friend of mine. She's definitely put some time in the field.

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.

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.

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.

Radios are a great tool to understand more fully and to use well.

How understanding your kit/skills can help facilitate wonderment and curiosity.

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.

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.

A heady yet simple principle to understand several different aspects of rope management.

Just some thoughts on a huge topic.

Sometimes the simple things are what hold us back.

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