Jaywalker Staff Finishes Tough Mudder
Jaywalker Lodge staff members Mike, Natalyn, Patrick, and Kortney completed the Colorado Tough Mudder event this week. The event covered a 13 mile 3000ft elevation gain course littered with 20 obstacles, including a couple with ‘shock therapy’. The proceeds for this event go to The Wounded Warrior Project, raising over 5 million dollars to support […]
Jaywalker “U” presents at C.A.A.P.
Jaywalker men, Nate F. and Tom O., along with the Director, Janet DeMars, presented at the Colorado Association of Addiction Professions in Denver last Friday, June 14th. The Jaywalker U men attended sessions to learn about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and the treatment and management of chronic pain. Then at 2:00pm, they helped the […]
Jaywalker Solutions men volunteer at Hopi Reservation
“Askwali, askwali ,askwali” the Hopi elder repeated as we worked to plaster her home in traditional Hopi fashion. Her words of gratitude alone made the Solutions journey to the Hopi reservation rich in its substance. Add to that recipe Kachina dancers in stunning costumes, schooling in Hopi language and culture, and a palpable reverence for […]
Twin Lakes Expedition
The twin lakes expedition is always a favorite for Jaywalkers. Camping at 10,000 feet amongst some of Colorado’s highest peaks provides exceptional views. The men bond through white water rafting, climbing, and mountain biking, returning to the campfire at night to reminisce over the days activities. Chester Walters Landing Technician
Twin Lakes, Colorado
This week Jaywalker Lodge clients are on expedition visiting Twin Lakes, Colorado. This is the first 3 night camping trip that Jaywalker has done this year. Our men will participate in activities of their choice including white water rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing, and of course some swimming in the lakes. Our men will […]
Service work at the Hopi Reservation
This weekend our Solutions men headed out to the Hopi Reservation in Arizona to assist Red Feather and Kii Nat Wan Lalwa (Local Hopi organizations) in their Tsakwantota Natural Plastering Program. Our men will learn about the Hopi people and their life ways, as well as, witnessing a Hopi religious ceremony held within one of […]
AA Founder’s Day – June 10, 2013
Alcoholics Anonymous Founders’ – Bill W. and Dr. Bob On Monday, June 10th 2013, Alcoholics Anonymous will celebrate the 78th anniversary since its founding in Akron, OH. June 10, 1935 is widely regarded as the “official” Founding date of AA. This was the day Dr. Bob took his last drink, to steady his hands before […]
Night Riders
With record high spring temperatures during the day, Jaywalker alums take their mountain biking adventures into the night. Our boys strap headlights onto their helmets and fly down local trails above Carbondale. John Schneier Admissions Manager Jaywalker Lodge
Second Chance Education
Local newspaper, Post Independent, featured an article on Jaywalker U this week. In partnership with Colorado Mountain College, Jaywalker U provides a safe and structured portal for sober students to fully reintegrate into a college life based on the principles of recovery. Full-time, on campus learning, dedicated staff, and a state-of-the-art residential student center in downtown Carbondale, […]
Taking Suggestions
Taking suggestions has always been something that I have never done. In every treatment, detox, psychiatric ward, and 12 step meeting that I have been in, suggestions have been a prominent issue for me. And every time that I chose to not take suggestions, I failed. When I stood back and looked at the wreckage […]
