Flood Relief
FLOODWATER’S Debris field nightmares are not a soul to sleep It is the waking hours that hurt the most Once upon a time left in the rear-view, The clear view of dreams washed away Teetering on the river bank, soon to be submerged Loading memories one piece at a time The roadside refuse piles […]
New CMC President to Speak in Carbondale
Colorado Mountain College offers students a choice- really THE choice- to live, work, take classes, earn degrees, receive training and contribute to the economies of our mountain communities.” Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, President CMC Colorado Mountain Colleges 9th and newest president will be the featured speaker Monday, March 10th at 7 PM at Thunder River […]
Oscar Party at The Alumni Clubhouse
Another great night at the Jaywalker Alumni Clubhouse as Alumni and Friends of Jaywalker took in the 86th Annual Academy Awards Show. Congrats to Fellow Longhorn Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto who took home Best Actor and Supporting Actor for Dallas Buyers Club. Personally, it was a tossup for me as to best Picture between […]
Young and Restless Spaghetti Dinner
The Young and Restless meeting of AA invites you to a Spaghetti Dinner with Beignets and Games to benefit CCYPAA “ What the heck are Beignets and who the heck is CCYPAA ? Well, Beignets are luscious French Doughnuts and CCYPAA ( say: see see paw ) is the Colorado Conference of Young People in […]
Congratulations Donnie
Jaywalker would like to congratulate Jaywalker U coordinator and Jaywalker Lodge alum, Donnie Hagenbart, on celebrating four years of sobriety. Donnie came to Jaywalker four years ago after a short stint in an Evanston detox. After Jaywalker Donnie quickly became a shining example in the recovering community, volunteering and sponsoring many newly sober men. In […]
This is not Goodbye
On Friday, February 21st, members of the Jaywalker Community said goodbye to Joe Tate with a going away party and barbeque that was held at the Pew estate in Carbondale. The high class soiree was attended by a multitude of Joe’s friends and co-workers and a fun time was had by all. I did the […]
Going Green
Colorado Mountain College is on a mission to reduce their Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 12.5% every five years until they reach “carbon neutrality” in 2050. Some of the efforts that that have been initiated by the college include: recycling of magazines, office paper, cardboard, newspaper, and commingled items replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent […]
Because I am Sober
I get to pay my bills, I get to go to work, I get to go to the dentist, I get to make my bed and clean my house, all because I am sober today. This weekend, I got to dirt bike in Moab, snowmobile in the Rocky Mountains, and ski in Aspen, all because I am […]
Chester Turns 4
I first met Chester the day that he walked into Jaywalker Lodge. I was a client at the time and immediately sized up the new kid. Just another Texas boy out of his element in the Rocky Mountains was my initial assessment. The next week I found myself skiing with Chester at Snowmass. I wanted […]
The Value of Suffering
This past weekend the Jaywalker U students had the opportunity to travel to Ouray, Colorado, home of some of the best ice climbing in the world. Every semester the Jaywalker U students work with A local life coach and total bad-ass, Johann Aberger. Each expedition with Johann is specifically designed to help students develop their […]
