09: The Stanley Hotel - Estes Park, CO

In this episode of Crypt Walkers, Ryder dives into the haunted legacy of the Stanley Hotel, the real-life inspiration behind The Shining. With William unable to join behind the mic this time, Ryder brings in his childhood friend — and practically brother — Matt as a guest co-host. Together, they explore the hotel’s chilling history, famous ghost sightings, and the paranormal encounters that have cemented the Stanley as one of America’s most iconic haunted locations. This episode blends eerie lore with the comfortable banter of lifelong friends, making it a standout in the series. 

Credits: 

https://www.historic-structures.com/co/estes_park/stanley-hotel/ - Historic Structures File on The Stanley Hotel, April 20, 2024 

https://www.cdc.gov/tb/signs-symptoms/index.html - Center for Disease Control (CDC), Signs and Symptoms of Tuberculosis 

https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-hotels-and-inns/hauntings-of-the-stanley-hotel/ - US Ghost Adventures, The Stanley Hotel

https://www.denvergazette.com/2019/10/01/the-spooky-story-behind-colorados-haunted-stanley-hotel-d32dd765-7d1a-5775-a886-2d1562f51dc8/ - The Denver Gazette, Article by Stephanie Earles, The Spooky Story Behind Colorado’s Haunted Stanley Hotel.

https://www.cbr.com/jim-carrey-stanley-hotel-ghost-shining-dumb-and-dumber/ - CBR, Jim Carreys Ghost Encounter that ties the Shining and Dumb and Dumber. 

https://www.hallozween.com.au/the-estes-method - Hallozween, The Estes Method.

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