Study Abroad in South Africa
On May 16th Jaywalker U alum, Danny S, will be participating in Colorado Mountain Colleges Study Abroad trip to South Africa. Students will experience the politics, culture and society of South Africa while earning transferable credits in sociology and anthropology. The students will travel to places such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Soweto, the South African […]
Sober Spring Break
Last week the Jaywalker U students got a well deserved break from their busy school schedules and headed down to sunny San Diego for our Sober Spring Break. It was a great opportunity to relax and have some fun. We loaded up the van and headed out at 1:30 Sunday morning for the 16-hour drive. […]
The Bucket List Project: Climbing in Patagonia
Johann Aberger built the Bucket List Project after his father passed away from Parkinson’s Disease 3 years ago. It’s an invitation for people to live their highest calling. He says, “As part of this project, I’ve started a successful business, run the Leadville 100, and worked to inspire people from all over the world to […]
Sober Ski Weekend
Jaywalker is honored to be welcoming the Phoenix Multi-Sport and CeDAR (Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation) group from the Denver area this weekend for another incredible weekend. This will be the 5th year all three groups have engaged in some sober fun here in Aspen Colorado. Make plans to join us Saturday and Saturday […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Speak Out, Speak Up
I won’t tire of writing about the heroin epidemic that is sweeping our nation. An infectious social and medical issue that is ignored will continue to thrive and will remain virulent and contagious. This epidemic needs to be eradicated. The death of Philip Seymour Hoffman brings to light the darkness of addiction while the NY […]
