The Houlihan Narratives

Written in Stone tells the (mostly) true stories of the most groundbreaking ascents in rock climbing history. Hosted by Kris Hampton, you’ll hear the narrated, sound designed stories about what led to new levels in climbing, alternated with conversations with today’s top climbers about what inspired them about what went down way back then. Season One is focused on the 1990’s, and will tell the stories of how sport climbing came to dominate, how women climbers made their mark, and explore the characters who made it all happen. Moon, Skinner, Gullich, Hill, Nicole and more! Like Todd Skinner always said, ”never let the truth get in the way of a good story.”

Learn more at www.plugtoneaudio.com/written-in-stone

We've got two events on the calendar, and we'd love to have you there - in the audience or on the stage! 

Close Call

How the Wild Feeds You

If you have a story you want to tell, please let us know! For more info, visit https://www.thehoulihannarratives.com/events

…who truly understands the importance of connection and how to create it. With music as his medium, he bravely invites his listeners to join him in tales of his upbringing in Kentucky, his life here in the mountain west, and more.

Jason’s song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges, has been the theme music for this first season of the podcast. In this conversation, he joins fellow performer and our very own Houli team member, Kris Hampton, to talk about the song, music as storytelling, and connection.

You can learn more about Jason at this episode's page.  Also be sure to check out his website!

The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.

You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com

…all in the span of a few minutes. And when he shared this story, he invited us all along to do the same. His thought-provoking performance challenged the audience to rethink their ideas of a true story.

He told this story at our event held on January 6, 2018 at the Bhava Shala in Lander, Wyoming. Our theme that evening was “Any Minute”.

See photos and learn more about Griffin at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.

The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.

You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com

…for a good book as much as a good dish. As an avid reader, a literature and creative writing teacher, an adventurous cook, and fantastic dinner party host, Alma brings a lot to our local community’s plate.

He told this story at our event, held on February 20, 2023 at Lander Valley High School in Lander, Wyoming. This event was one of our Schoolihan events, where we partner with LVHS’s student organization, Speak Club. The theme that evening was “Changing of Seasons”.

See photos and learn more about Alma at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.

The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.

You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com

…which is just one of his many talents! As a teacher, a rancher, a trucker, and an artist, he’s touched the lives of many during his more than 40 years spent living in Lander.

He told this great story at our event, held on January 6, 2018 at the Bhava Shala in Lander, Wyoming. Our theme that evening was “Any Minute”.

See photos and learn more about Bill at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.

The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.

You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com

…and that’s an understatement! They’ve given their time and efforts to local organizations like Lander Performing Arts, Sinks Canyon Summer Camp, WyoJazz, Wind River Pride, and more. Ari brings a creative and positive energy to everything they do, uplifting our community in the process.

They told this story at our event held on June 24, 2022 at the Lander Public Library in Lander, Wyoming. Our theme that evening was “Coming Home” and the event was hosted in partnership with Wind River Pride.

See photos and learn more about Ari at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.

The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.

You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com

…and ended up sharing a story! At each of our events, we invite anyone from the audience who is interested in telling a story to drop their name in a hat. We choose a name at random during intermission, and then they’re up! Justin’s name was pulled and lucky for us, he really rose to the occasion.

He told this story at our event held on January 31, 2019 at the Lander Library in Lander, Wyoming. Our theme that evening was “Whiskey Is For Drinking, Water for Fighting Over”.

See photos and learn more about Justin at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.

The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.

You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com

…who can do it all. He’s got a foot in science, he’s an excellent cook, and quite the photographer. He can fix your bike, tell the best jokes, and make a mean chocolate cake.

He told this story at our very first Houlihan Narratives event, held on November 4, 2017 at the Bhava Shala in Lander, Wyoming. Our theme that evening was “Time Out”.

See photos and learn more about Willy at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.

The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.

You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com

…and when folks talk about the magic of the Lander community, they’re talking about people like her.

She told this story at our event held on July 27, 2018 at the Museum of the American West in Lander, Wyoming. Our theme that evening was “Love Is…”.

See photos and learn more about Annalissa at this episode's page.

Music for this season comes from artist Jason Tyler Burton, featuring the song “On My Mind” from his album Lost Behind the Ranges.

The Houlihan Narratives is possible in part thanks to the generosity of the LOR Foundation and is produced by Plug Tone Audio.

You can learn more about us and our storytellers at thehoulihannarratives.com