NOLA 2014

It was a Christian home, marked by crucifixes on the walls, an open bible on the coffee table. Ms. Nita prepared for us the best gumbo we had ever tasted, deep and rich, the product of generations. It was her thank you to the volunteers who had come to share this long awaited day, her […]

Jaywalker Ski Season

The first big snow storm has hit our area and that can only mean one thing. It’s ski and snowboard season! Mountain based expeditions in the Aspen Mountains are an integral component of all the Jaywalker’s programs. Our clients are challenged to improve not only mentally and spiritually but, physically, as well.  Here is a […]

Early Registration

Early registration for the Spring Semester at Colorado Mountain College is here! There are many courses available at the four satellite campuses in the Roaring Fork Valley—Aspen, Carbondale, Spring Valley, and Glenwood Springs. There are bachelor’s degree options in business administration, sustainable studies, and now nursing.  Pass the word to all alumni and prospective students […]

Ironman 70.3 Austin

A few weeks ago, one of our very own, Peyton Ward, toed the starting line at Ironman 70.3 Austin. Being relatively new to the sport of triathlon, I’m sure he was experiencing the kind of anxiety that one experiences prior to beginning a 70 plus mile journey done in several hours. Peyton, having already faced […]

Honoring our Veterans

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy Our veterans deserve more than just our respect and gratitude. As our past commander in-chief states in the above quote, words are not enough. As I have learned in […]

Congrats Clif

Clif Bryant, self-proclaimed Golf Director, celebrates two years of last Saturday. Clif is a man of many talents. Not only is he in charge of the golf program here at Jaywalker Lodge, he is simultaneously managing to blossom into a master barista at Boomerang Coffee Company. Clif takes his job as a barista very seriously, […]

Anthony’s Act -Providing Addicts a Real Shot at Recovery

The Affordable Care Act must be amended to provide for a minimum of 90 days inpatient drug or alcohol treatment up to a maximum of 180 days per year at a facility certified to provide such care…” Every day in this country 119 people die from drug overdose, and another 6,748 are treated in emergency […]

Alumni Success Story – Ben M

Ben is one of our most prominent alumni, always available to our current clients as a sponsor, mentor, and a friend. An expert skier, mountain biker, pilot, and softball player extraordinaire, Ben lives life full on. He routinely engages in alumni activities, recreational expeditions, and is a familiar face on the Jaywalker campus. Thanks Ben […]

CMC Presentations

Janet DeMars, the Director of Jaywalker U, was busy last week supporting the local campuses of Colorado Mountain College.  Last Tuesday night, October 28th, she presented the topic of addiction for the Gift of Learning Series at the Carbondale campus.  Janet offered a definition of addiction, theories and models of addiction, the criteria for the […]

Congrats Mark K!

Last Friday Alumni Coordinator, Mark Kloster, celebrated 4 years of sobriety! Many people say, “So-and-so is their rock!” Well Mark Kloster is the rock to many people. Mark has always been positive and there for many of us. I met Mark two years ago and found out that he was originally a cop. I thought […]