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Fun, interesting and sometimes exciting stories from years of camping, backpacking, ranching and other adventures in western Colorado.

Jim Panter


    • Sep 24, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES

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    The Cowboy Jim's Stories Around the Campfire podcast is an absolute delight for the whole family. As a parent, I am always on the lookout for content that is both entertaining and appropriate for my children, and this podcast ticks all the boxes. Pastor Jim, or Cowboy Jim as he is fondly known, is a master storyteller who captivates listeners with his engaging tales of cowboys and life on the frontier. Whether you are a cowboy enthusiast yourself or just looking for some wholesome entertainment, this podcast is sure to provide hours of enjoyment.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Cowboy Jim's storytelling ability. His stories are filled with adventure, humor, and valuable life lessons that resonate with listeners of all ages. He has a natural gift for drawing you into each narrative and making you feel like you are right there around the campfire with him. The way he weaves together vivid imagery and captivating characters truly brings his tales to life. I have often found myself completely engrossed in his stories, eagerly awaiting each new episode.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its family-friendly nature. Pastor Jim understands the importance of providing content that can be enjoyed by listeners of all ages, and he does so beautifully. The stories are clean and free from any inappropriate language or themes, making it suitable for even young children to listen to. It's refreshing to have a podcast that I can confidently play in the car or at home without worrying about exposing my kids to anything unsuitable.

    While it may be difficult to find any faults with such an enjoyable podcast, one minor downside could be that episodes are released on a somewhat irregular schedule. As someone who looks forward to each new story from Cowboy Jim, it can sometimes be disappointing when there isn't a new episode available when expected. However, this small inconvenience does not detract from overall enjoyment of the podcast and can easily be overlooked considering the quality of the content.

    In conclusion, The Cowboy Jim's Stories Around the Campfire podcast is a gem in the world of family-friendly entertainment. Pastor Jim's storytelling abilities and the wholesome nature of his stories make this podcast a must-listen for anyone seeking out clean content that can be enjoyed by the whole family. I highly recommend tuning in and joining Cowboy Jim around the virtual campfire for an unforgettable adventure every episode.



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    It was a lot of fun -- catching fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 19:21


    Those of us who like to fish understand the joy it can bring.  When we catch something, we're happy.  When we get a big one, we're ecstatic and when we catch more than the other person we love to "rub it in".  These are some simple stories of some of my fishing adventures.  Maybe it will spur you on to grab your pole and go fishing.

    Scary, crazy roads or - "Don't go this way"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 19:39


    I've talked about some roads I've been on that were pretty scary.  I evidently didn't learn my lesson because there are more roads that would drive a person crazy and make him sweat a lot.  Enjoy these stories and stay off the bad roads.

    Bull Durham - sometimes cow-dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 17:07


    A good cow-dog is worth it's weight in gold and every cowboy and rancher that has had one will tell you about it's many great characteristics.  Bull Durham, on the other hand, was not a good cow-dog.  He was willing, he tried hard, but his attention span was a bit short for long cattle drives.  He causde a lot of laughs, some anguished moans and got some strong scoldings.  But he was fun!

    Good Camprounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 18:37


    Sometimes when you camp or backpack there are certain camping spots that stand out.  Either they are really beautiful, have good water or help make special memories.  Sometimes we remember them because they are not so good.And afterward we tell stories about the place that help us remember.

    What's that in his leg?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 18:56


    Years of youth ministry, camps and sports have taken me to many Emergency Rooms.  Sometimes as a patient and many more times as the leader, coach, pastor in charge.  They are never fun and can be exhausting, challenging and even fearful.  Thank God that He promises to be with us.

    Good horses - bad horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 18:08


    Over the years I have had a lot of experience with horses.  On the ranch we had a lot of really good cow ponies that I have told you about in "Horses on the Ranch" .  We also had some that were not so good and created a lot of stories with horses that were slow, ignorant and downright dumb.  Some of these horses were created to help us learn patience, I think.

    Wild wind, wild water

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 20:52


    Over the years we have had many adventures on lakes, rivers and streams.  Sometimes it included some sort of rescue/  Our adventures on Moosehead Lake in Maine were always exciting, challenging and sometimes a bit scary.

    ER's I have Known

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 20:24


    Years of youth ministry will give you many stories of things that happen and can lead to visits to the local Emergency Room.  There can be some pretty scary times and some of them, while not fun, gives us some great stores and adventures.  I have often thought that if I wrote a book about my years as a youth pastor and camp director, I would entitle the book, "ER's I Have Known".

    Treasure Mountain and other gold stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 21:08


    You probably know that I really like reading and hearing about hidden gold stores, especially in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.  Here is another famous one and some personal adventures as well.

    Wild Animal Encounters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 21:36


    Whenever you spend a lot of time in the woods or the outdoors there is a good chance of having close encounters with wild animals.  Sometimes they can be very dangerous and sometimes vastly entertaining.  But either way, there is a lot of excitement during the close encounter moment.

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    Be Carfeful Where You Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 16:02


    I've had the chance to drive in many different countries in many different vehicles.  Sometimes it can get pretty crazy and exciting as one tries to learn to maneuver a car or motorbike around in a culture that may drive a whole lot more differently than we do here in the States.

    Hazards of Camping - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 19:04


    I've already talked about some of the hazards of camping.  When you are out in the woods there are many things that can happen to you.  Some of them are funny and some of them might be a bit challenging or scary.  But a bad day in the woods is still better than a day in the office.

    Watch out! Rough water ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 15:56


    Those of us who enjoy canoeing will often go to great lengths to find a fun, challenging and scenic place to canoe.  It is almost always worth it.  But there are times that times go wrong, the water is worse than expected or storms cause a lot of trouble.  There are times we took some trips with students and I'm sure it was only by the grace of God that we did not suffer serious injury or accident.

    Hazards of Camping

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 19:12


    If you have been camping you know that everything does not go exactly as planned many times.  Some of these events are hilarious and some are disastrous,  but they both make good stories after things are over.  Whether you've had nothing but wet wood for your campfire or put your tent over a bee's nest you will appreciate these stories of the hazards of camping.

    Mountain and Hunting Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 20:14


    Hunting elk in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado is always a challenging hunt.  I have worked as a hunting guide with an outfitter out of Pagosa Springs and some of the hunts were fun and challenging and some of the hunters were hard and challenging.  But there was always adventure.

    Lightning and Thunder - more adventures in camping

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 23:15


    One of the greatest demonstrations of the power of God as Creator is seen in thunder and lightning.  It can be terrifying to be caught in a bad storm but it can also be exhilarating.  Join me as I recount some of the storms I have been in -- and survived!

    Cowboy Poetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 18:33


    Cowboy Poetry is a real thing.  Those of you in the East or other countries may not realize that it is a special kind of poetry - mostly telling a story of western life or the ranch.  My grand kids in west Texas have all written Cowboy poetry and have even competed in some regional contests and several have won.  Here are some great renditions of Cowboy Poetry - read by me but written by the grand kids.  Enjoy!

    Whitewater Rafting - Going for uplanned swims!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 20:15


    One of the most exhilarating experiences in lift might be doing whitewater rafting on class 5 rapids.  Even smaller rapids can give you a fun and exciting ride.  And when you unexpectedly go overboard it can be terrifying, shocking and cold!  These are some of my whitewater stories that I think you'll like.

    Travel adventures (Around the world with Jim)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 20:36


    I've had the opportunity to travel to lots of places all over the world.  Places like Papua New Guinea, Bangladesh, Brazil, Guatemala and even Poland have provided some very interesting and challenging travel.  But it was all great!

    Harsepack trip to Silverton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 19:32


    Some more of Ann (my wife) and my camping adventures.  This was one of the most special trips we took and Ann found out what "saddle sore" really is!  The country between the Weminuche Valley and Silverton in Colorado is some of the most spectacular anywhere in the world.

    So you want to be a rancher?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 20:28


    Work and life on the ranch is not always as glamorous as you might think.  Yes, there are great moments of riding horses and things like that but there is also a lot of other hard, hard work.  But it's still a great way to grow up.

    Backpacking with Ann

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 18:41


    There are those who like backpacking solo but I have found it to be much more enjoyable when I have someone to share it with.  My wife, Ann, has been my backpacking partner many times and it has been one of the highlights of our married life.  Not every trip was easy but it was good.

    La Ventana - more gold stories of the San Juans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 19:32


    Hidden gold stories always intrigue us.  We wonder, "Is is really there?"  "What would I do if I found it?"  People spend their whole lives looking for hidden and buried treasure and once in a while -- someone finds some of it.  I guess that's what keeps us looking. 

    Roads, roads, roads ( ”Are you sure you want to go there?”}

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 19:31


    Most of like adventure but sometimes it takes us to crazy places in our cars and trucks.  We might follow a great "short cut" or treat our car like an off road vehicle even when it's not.  Those times of not thinking clearly lead to all sorts of adventures.  "Are you sure you want to go there in that?"

    If it's raining I'm probably camping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 19:49


    Camping in the rain, sleet and snow is always an adventure.  Sometimes it seems that I can never go on any kind of camping trip without it raining -- at least a little bit.  Sometimes it is a big gully washer.  Maybe they should hire me to go camping in west Teas so the drought will break.

    Don't brand me - I'll stay in the corral and other fun cowboy stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 18:18


    Roundups, branding, moving cattle and riding horses are all part of the cowboy;s life.  It's hard work and still can be a lot of fun.  Very few things are a cool as being a cowboy.

    College kid pranks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 17:42


    Someone has said don't let college get in the way of your education.  Part of my learning included good friends and some great pranks.  Some done to me and others that I gleefully committed.  Hope you enjoy these stories of fun days and funny times.

    Where in the World am I?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 19:56


    We have all probably been turned around at one time or another.  When you're in the woods or camping getting lost or turned around can be pretty scary.  Sometimes it is exciting, many times you are just glad you found out where you are and got home safely.  It also leads to some rescues of others at times and that always feels good.

    Fishing Adventures in Maine -- I caught one THIS BIG

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 20:13


    I lovve to fish.  I may not be the best fisherman in the world, but I do have a lot of fun and some great stories.  Maine has some great fishing and some funny moments.  Sorry about the fish, Buck....

    Ahh --The Rain, the cold and the mud -- camping adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 18:19


    It seems like that I spend a lot of time in the rain when I am camping or backpacking.  That;s not always the case but there are some pretty great adventures when I've been camping in the rain, the cold and the mud.

    Bull Durham and the coyotes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 16:42


    More adventures with Bull Durham, our fun and crazy dog.  He was a mutt with the greatest personality any dog ever had.  This was the dog who grinned and made life fun and funny on the ranch.

    Slapping a Moose (Elk, Moose and other wild animals)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 19:00


    Over the years I've had lots of encounters with various wild animals.  They are magnificent and fun to watch.  Some were close and some were farther away but all show the wonderful creation that they are. 

    Pranks ( I gotcha!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 18:06


    Some pranks that were played down through the years in camps, backpacking and other places.  There were lots more that will be told about later.

    Camping Adventures with Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 19:12


    Kids camping can always be full of adventures.  Here are a few stories of us with our kids in great camping adventures, thunderstorms, washed out roads and long hikes.  Also some interesting campsites we have known.

    Marching to a Different Drummer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 20:24


    Sometimes there are campers that are just different than you expect.  Sometimes they are funny and sometimes challenging but always will keep you on your toes.  They are a great resource for unusual stories.

    Supercoon and other adventures with raccoons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 14:56


    Raccoons can be a big distraction when you're camping or dealing with them on the ranch.  Throw in a few chickens and dogs and you can have quite a mess.

    You think this is cold? Let me tell you when....

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 12:47


    Stories about some very cold weather situations I have been in over the years.  You might want to wrap up in a blanket before you listen!

    Close Encounters of the bear kind

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 15:29


    Adventures with bears in the great outdoors.  Maybe you shouldn't do this at home!  Cowboy Jim has some merchandise for sale that highlights the podcast.  Check it out at https://cowboyjim.gumroad.com/  

    Family heritage or the wild, wild west

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 18:15


    Some stories of my family heritage from both my Dad's and Mom's sides.  Wagon trains, posse's, muleskinners and ranchers.  No wonder I turned out the way I did.

    Stewart‘s Placer (Hidden Gold)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 14:00


    More hidden gold stories in the San Juan mountains of Colorado.  I've backpacked all through this area and love to remember the stories.

    Horses, horses, horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 22:45


    We had and used a lot of different horses on the ranches we had.  They each had their own personalities and idiosyncrasies.   I loved being a cowboy and have lots of good stories with our horses.  Enjoy these adventures with me.

    Oops! or ”It seemed like a good idea at the time.”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 16:25


    We've all had those moments when we did something and it turns out to not be such a great idea.  We say,"Oops".  Someone has said it is the worst word in the English language.  These are some of my "oops" moments down through the years.  This is only the beginning!

    Bull Durham - the early years

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 11:51


    Stories about my dog, Bull Durham.  He was supposed to be a cow dog, but he thought he was part of the family. A Fine and Pleasant Misery-Kindle https://amzn.to/3pUSQ3O I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Jim Panter is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

    Rescue in the mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 23:51


    The rescue of one of our campers on one of our backpack trips in the Weminuche Wilderness Area of the San Juan Mountains in southern Colorado.  Lots of drama and adventure.

    Wilderness Camp Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 13:21


    Some stories about some of the adventures and fun from many years of Wilderness Camp.  Is that a post or person?  What is "Communists and Christians"?

    Introduction to Stories Around the Campfire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 7:48


    Introduction of the host, Jim Panter, and a small description of what Stories Around the Campfire is about.  Includes a couple of stories from camping and ranching, "That's only if you want to go" and "Did you get her number?"

    Weminuche Valley Gold and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 9:23


    Stories of hidden gold in the San Juan mountains, Weminuche Valley and Pagosa Springs, Colorado area.  This will stir your treasure seeking heart.

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