Floating the Gunnison Gorge
Floating the Gunnison Gorge It all started when my buddy Andrew and I were driving to the Arkansas River for a company work retreat. We were talking about all the rivers in Colorado that we have fished, and the ones that we haven’t. Most of the rivers in Colorado were blown out from the rapid […]
Jaywalker Expedition Director – Summits El Capitan
On Monday our Expedition Director Lynn Sanson, my boss/mentor/friend, accomplished a dream. Lynn Sanson completed the Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park with his son Tobin. While completing the rock climb is an amazing feat, I know that this means much more to him than just another ascent of a sheer rock wall. Lynn has been attempting […]
Jaywalker Lodge: Why Horses
WHY HORSES “Horses have been an integral part of the human experience since their domestication more than 5,000 years ago. They have shouldered our burdens, shared our history and shaped our mythology. There is a long-standing connection between humans and horses and how they have impacted our lives.” ~Linda Kohanov, Eponaquest Founder and Author As […]
Jaywalker Alumnus: Climbing Denali
Climbing Denali has been in the works for almost two years, starting with having the first inklings of it being a possibility while on another trip in Chamonix. Since that time, as our skill sets grew, achieving that goal became more and more realistic, and how we were going to do that became more apparent. […]
Jaywalker Summer: Strawberry Days 10K & Bailey Hundo
Congratulations to our employee, James Bakehouse, who finished his first ever 10k…and with no training whatsoever! James finished the Strawberry Shortcut in style with a smile on his face and a grateful heart. I am particularly inspired by James because he had shared with me on the Friday before the race that his last experience […]
Jaywalker Celebrates: Art Kleinschmidt Phd
Art Kleinschmidt recently became a Doctor of Philosophy after completing years of hard work. During this time, he authored a treatment program, Planting Seeds: A Client-Centered Approach to Addiction Treatment. He divided this program into four phases, which lends itself to moving a client from early treatment to second stage recovery. In addition, he completed […]
Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Reservation: South Dakota
A group of Jaywalker clients and staff had the opportunity to travel to South Dakota and work a nonprofit, called Re-member, to assist the people of the Oglala Lakota Nation. Re-member coordinates volunteers to participate in various work projects across the Reservation, helping to rebuild relationships, homes and lives. Work projects included building and delivering […]
Recovery Milestone – Dirk Eldredge
Jaywalker continues to celebrate milestones in recovery. Dirk Eldredge, CEO, celebrated 14 continuous years in recovery this week. Dirk’s dedication and ability to connect with others lends to his leadership and the friendships he fosters with all of us here at Jaywalker. Dirk and his bride, Stacy Lee, have found a home in the Roaring Fork […]
Jaywalker Spring Alumni Trip – Moab, UT
“…to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host a friends, this is an experience you must not miss” Alcoholics Anonymous Page 89 It is no secret that this is one of my favorite passages in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, it epitomizes everything that the Jaywalker Alumni Program represents. […]
Jaywalker Solutions – Into the Ice
Jaywalker Solutions clients were guided today on an ice climbing expedition. Lynn Sanson, Expedition Director, led the group up a stunning piece of ice outside of Vail, Colorado. Recovery is about exposure to new things, sober accomplishment, and overcoming adversity together. The Colorado landscape does not disappoint, and continues to elevate Jaywalker’s experiential treatment process. We […]
