Vulnerability

“Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.” – Brene Brown When I entered treatment a year ago, vulnerability was a flaw, a defect that would ultimately hurt me as a man. That wall was broken down very quickly. I learned to share my emotions as well as my story with others. I […]

Giving Life

All of us working at Jaywalker Lodge are given a unique gift every day; the opportunity to give the gift of life and hope to the clients in our community of recovery.  We work in an environment of brokenness, where lives and hearts are in chaos.  What do each of us do with that everyday […]

Helping others

This semester I have discovered one of my dreams, to work in the medical field. Before I entered recovery I obtained my Wilderness First Responder(WFR) because of my love for the outdoors and the dangers involved. Through my addiction I lost the passion for helping people. Jaywalker U has given me the opportunity to pursue […]

It’s SNOW time

When it’s time to play, the Rocky Mountains teach us the value of “serious fun” and what it really means to “live in the moment.” Jaywalkers proximity to some of the worlds greatest skiing and snowboarding is one of the primary reasons I chose to undertake treatment in the Roaring Fork Valley. I may have […]

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease

Heart Disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women. Cardiovascular disease threatens 1 of 2 Americans and is predicted to become the number one global disease burden.” Being a 20 plus year vegetarian and an aspiring Vegan I was beyond excited to attend last Friday nights Roaring Fork […]

Third Street Center State Fair

Follow us to the Third Street Center an see what the hubbub is all about…The fall fair is open to everyone.” Kat Rich volunteer event coordinator The Third Street Center here in Carbondale was bustling with activity Friday evening. This was the inaugural “State Fair” event which featured a carnival atmosphere with performances by local […]

Army Veteran , Jaywalker Alumnus

…coupled with the wonderful staff and program of Jaywalker in Carbondale,it changed my entire life. When you read this I will have 23 months of sobriety.” Today, as we celebrate Veterans Day and honor the dedication, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have served in our countries Armed Forces, it is my […]

Let it Snow

The Jaywalker U students are off to a great start this semester and are eagerly waiting for this coming winter. With winter comes snow and with snow comes the Spring Semester at Colorado Mountain College. Early registration begins tomorrow and registration officially begins on December 2nd. Let’s have another successful sober semester. Good Luck men! […]

Entitlement Section

Men at Jaywalker Lodge are motivated in their recovery; and engage on a daily basis with their peers to create and maintain an active, caring community of sober people. The program combines a rigorous clinical curriculum with a variety of mountain-based activities. On a weekly basis the men are required to present sections, or assignments, to […]

Clean & Vibrant People

Last week myself and the Jaywalker Solutions men headed to beautiful Moab, Utah. I got out of the trip the pure beauty of the surroundings and being able to take them in being sober.  I enjoyed the group and the adventures we went on.  The places we saw brought me back to the times when […]