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 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. […]
Making the most out of Service Work
Countless times I’ve been told service work is a cornerstone to a solid life in recovery. Service commitments at meetings, working with sponsees, and volunteer work are all common examples of how we as recovering alcoholics and addicts attempt to get out of ourselves and move towards more selfless lives. Thus far in my own […]
St. George Alumni Trip
Over the past weekend I was lucky enough to attend the Jaywalker Alumni trip to St George, Utah. To anyone that has never attended the alumni trips, I would highly recommend it. Not only was I able to get away from the rain and snow of this Colorado spring, but was able to reconnect with […]
JWL Alum Tribute
As we left the valley on yet another man trip to Moab anticipation was high as expected. Jaywalker alumni John, Ben, Pat, Donnie and myself left the valley with the dirt bikes and mountain bikes strapped down to the trailer, knowing an awesome weekend lie ahead. Amongst the high energy we knew there would be […]
Lake Powell 12 Step Retreat
1…2…3… Go! Into the air I flew as I jumped from the cliff-side surrounding our cove at Lake Powell. As I surfaced from the water below, I can’t believe I had been worried at all about jumping. I found my small worries of jumping to be irrelevant, and in the end, everything turned out great. […]
Sedona: Last Call
Last call for the 6th Annual Sedona Mountain Bike Trip! Jaywalker alums will be traveling to beautiful Sedona, Arizona this Saturday to partake in another amazing trip. There are a few spots left so please contact Ben Marbach for more information.
Furthering Education
Furthering ones education in recovery can come in all forms. Whether it is a counseling license, finishing a college degree, or obtaining a National Fire Fighter Certification there is always something to be learned. Director of Admissions, Pat Shaffer, and alumnus, John Schneier, are pictured here learning how to rescue kittens from trees. What are […]
