Dave Thibodeau - The Great Alaskan Halibut Run

Dave tells the tale of joining an Alaskan fishing crew on a 24-hour halibut run, and how it nearly ruined him. He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks -birds”. Dave is a long-time Durango, Colorado resident who makes his living and spends his free time mostly with activities that begin with the letter “B”, specifically Beer, Bikes, Books, and most recently, Birds. That said, spending time with the B’s takes second fiddle to spending time with his wife, Julie, his daughter, McCartney, and their two dogs, Morgan and Stewie. Together, they also love to grow and cook as much of their own food as possible. Join us for two Raven Narratives SLAM storytelling events when the theme will be “mistakes” on Friday, June 20th, at the Fenceline Cider in Mancos, and on Saturday, June 21st, at the Ska Brewing in Durango. Storytelling SLAM events feature stories told by audience members, so bring your “mistakes” story and you might get a chance to share it on the stage! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook for the latest information on ticket sales and more.