Kelly tells how working as a woman in a wildfire lookout tower changed her.She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.Kelly joined a wild land fire crew 24 years ago in Oregon, and has been chasing adrenaline for a living, ever since. Her essay about becoming a wild land firefighter, “Anchor Po…

Shandra tells her story of leaving her family and faith behind so that she can lead a more honest life.She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.Shandra grew up a religious home schooled kid in the mobile homes of Durango, Colorado and has the skills (and lack thereof) to prove it. She makes h…

Shane describes how he discovered his true place in the world while fishing in the rain in Alaska.He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.Shane was raised the son of pentecostal preacher. He found his childhood backdrops in Florida, Alaska, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. After graduating …

Tess tells the story of her difficult relationship with her mother and how she ultimately found redemption on a rainy beach in Florida.Tess told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.Tess is a nature steward and a Colorado native. She lives a holistic lifestyle that encompasses eating dark chocolat…

Chad describes how becoming a new father brought him face-to-face with his ideas of who he was, and what it means to be a father.He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.Chad has lived his whole life in Colorado. He was born in Denver but his family quickly fled to the forests of Conifer where…

Jamie describes a difficult time in her life when she had to navigate depression and the loss of a friend, and how an encounter with turkey vultures helped her see things in a new light.She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.Jamie grew up in Durango, Colorado and after high school left to s…

Tim describes a high altitude adventure where he experienced a rare and terrifying natural phenomenon.Tim told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.Tim Hunter is a builder by trade, a scientist by education, and an outdoor recreationalist by avocation. Tim has pursued a wide range of occupations a…

Christina shares her journey through heartbreaking deception, devastating loss, and the grace of community and continuation.Raven Narratives による

Tom describes his encounters with fire throughout his life, and how he has come to know fire as an intimate teacher of deep wisdom.Raven Narratives による

Monique describes leaving her small, rural town to see the world, and the challenges and joys of coming home.Raven Narratives による

Jim tells his tale of salvaging old wood from railroad snow fences, and how it was too good to last.Raven Narratives による

Geneva seeks healing in traditional and nontraditional ways, and discovers that uncertainty can be a key to deeper truths.Raven Narratives による

Margie describes her time as an anthropologist in Alaska and the remarkable woman she met there who survived the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918.Raven Narratives による

Curt describes raising his three kids and how it has shown him the joys of parenting in the modern era.Raven Narratives による

Bailey wrestles with his identity, but ultimately finds the courage to be his true self.Raven Narratives による

Robin's traveling companion Kate teaches her a profound lesson about friendship and letting go.Raven Narratives による

Sue describes her experiences as a theater actress and the wisdom she learned along the way.Raven Narratives による

As a teenager, Kate must contend with the reality of losing her mother, and how it will shape her life going forward.Raven Narratives による

Ellen describes her path of self-discovery, and the strength and beauty she found along the way.Raven Narratives による

Andy tries to help their mom recover after a stroke.Raven Narratives による

Daisy and her family take a risky trip to Mexico to visit her grandmother for the first time.Raven Narratives による

Featured stories told by audience members at Raven Narratives "home" story SLAMs at the Sunflower Theatre on December 6th and the Durango Arts Center on December 7th, 2019.Including stories told by:Bailey Carlson (1:30)Faith Coyote (11:00)Tyler VanGemert (13:20)Jessica Randell (22:56)Tom Penn (29:25)Barbara Noseworthy (36:20)Dan Jenkins (45:23)Nanc…

While traveling the back roads of Africa with her family, Linda encounters an irritated elephant.Raven Narratives による

Jeremy and his college buddies navigate the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as society falls apart around them.Raven Narratives による

Jodi remembers a terrifying encounter with the supernatural while staying at her grandparents house as a child.Raven Narratives による

Cody and his friends go on a nighttime adventure in search of the fabled monster, The Mothman.Raven Narratives による

Kristi goes to visit her sister and meets an unexpected inhabitant in the house on their family ranch.Raven Narratives による

While training to avoid land mines in the military, John finds a deeper fear within himself.Raven Narratives による

On his first solo hunt as a boy, Joe has to run for his life.Raven Narratives による

Ivy remembers a frightful night from her childhood when she inherited a long-standing family fear.Raven Narratives による

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "dirty work" story SLAM at James Ranch on September 13th, 2019.Including stories by:Curt Brown (00:35)Ken Vernon (8:18)Jonathan Wegener (15:03)Kristi Good (23:04)Scott Johnson (30:15)Sandy Bielenberg (36:03)Devin Reicher (41:17)Raven Narratives による

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "dirty work" story SLAM at Road X Werx on September 14th, 2019.Including stories by:Elise Goggin (00:36)Matt Cornell (6:30)Nathan Gilpin (15:39)Lille Diane (22:56)John Willard (32:36)Dave Benga (38:14)David Butler (41:40)Raven Narratives による

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "animals" story SLAM at Fenceline Cider on June 15th, 2019.Including stories by:Ted Packard (00:55)Andrew Phillips (10:30)Amy Wise (15:12)Kellie Pettyjohn (22:45)Dylan Livingston (31:40)Tom Buffaloe (34:00)Chad Close (37:38)Raven Narratives による

Featured stories told by audience members at the Raven Narratives "animals" story SLAM at the Powerhouse Science Center on June 14th, 2019.Including stories by:Nevada Benton (00:45)Gabriel Bernier (6:30)Angelo Stancampiano (14:15)Dan Jenkins (22:20)Andy Wingerd (31:40)Tracy Farmer (34:53)Raven Narratives による

As a Buddhist woman, Jane describes her struggles learning to hunt, and the deeper understanding it brought her.Raven Narratives による

Matt takes a trip to Nevada to realize his dream of becoming the engineer of a railroad steam locomotive.Raven Narratives による

Callee describes her struggles with self-image, and her path to healing and acceptance.Raven Narratives による

Mike is leading a group of young people on a cross-country bicycle trip when tragedy strikes.Raven Narratives による

After growing up Catholic, Cat discovers how to live her truth.Raven Narratives による

Thomas describes a troubled path that led him to prison, and how he ultimately found redemption.Raven Narratives による

As a young girl, Nyibol is forced to leave her village after civil war breaks out in South Sudan.Raven Narratives による

Tammy finds a way to accept her mother after a lifetime of turmoil.Raven Narratives による

Suzanne remembers a complicated and unexpected relationship.Raven Narratives による

Jack rescues an owl and gets a strange and beautiful package in the mail the next day.Raven Narratives による

When Jody's husband suffers a terrible accident, she finds strength in the memories of the adventures they shared together.Raven Narratives による

Jorie describes the loves and losses that taught her a rare and beautiful way of building connection and relationship.Raven Narratives による

In this Cracker Jack Box story, audience member Alana remembers a night where things got messy, but she discovered true love.Raven Narratives による

Bailey describes her religious upbringing and the attempts to reconcile with her church that ultimately led her to a place of powerful self-acceptance.Raven Narratives による

After his father is diagnosed with cancer, Andrew takes on a life-changing hobby.Raven Narratives による

MK has an encounter in the mountains that teaches her a deeper truth about her place in the natural world.Raven Narratives による