Mark M: A Decade Sober
“It was 10 years ago today, that my life changed forever. On 12/18/07 I decided to get sober. It has been the hardest and best thing I’ve ever faced. So, if you’re reading this I imagine you’ve impacted my life in a great way. I just wanted to thank you for the love and support […]
Honoring Our Roots in Recovery
This week I had the privilege to visit historic Alina Lodge in Blairstown, New Jersey. I was honored by the opportunity to share my own recovery story at annual Alina Holiday Alumni Luncheon. During my visit I was able to tour Alina’s historic campus with board president Sally Shaw and Alina’s irrepressible and charismatic executive director Michael […]
Jaywalker Service – Houston, TX
She’d dedicated her life in service to others, working homeless shelters throughout the city of Houston. Carrione could not anticipate the day that she would be joining them, her home ravaged by 4′ of floodwater. She spent 2 days across the street on the second floor of a neighbor’s home. She was joined by many, […]
Road Tripping – Texas Hunt
Before sobriety I was passionate about one thing, my next drink or drug. Life did not exist outside of the microcosm that was my addiction. Today, at one month shy of nine years my life is a myriad of amazing adventures. Because I am sober I got to drive to Texas with five Jaywalker alums […]
Recovery through Service – Independence Pass
Jaywalker Lodge staff, clients, and alumni spent time this week volunteering on Independence Pass. Jaywalker Expedition Director, Lynn Sanson, organized yet another outing to help our outdoor community remove obsolete cable, poles, and phone lines; restoring visual serenity to a 10 mile strech on Independence Pass. The Aspen Times details the service work and operation in the article […]
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 Hut Life #2
“Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends—this is an experience you must not miss. We know you will not want to miss it. Frequent contact with newcomers and with […]
Jaywalker Hut Life
Jaywalker Lodge clients and staff embarked on a winter expedition today to the 10th Mountain Division Huts to explore, ski, snowshoe, and 12 Step Study. Jaywalker expeditions are designed to expose our men to a lifestyle change and healthy travel with men in recovery. This hut trip is one of many our clients experience during […]
Jaywalker Welcomes Nikki Soda
Jaywalker Lodge is delighted to announce the addition of our newest team member, Nikki Soda. Nikki comes to Jaywalker Lodge with over 14 years of marketing and event experience, as well as a passion for working with the recovery community. As Director of Business Development & Alumni Relations, Nikki will have an active role in cultivating […]
Hartman-Shaffer Wedding
This last weekend Jaywalker employees, Patrick Shaffer and Kortney Hartman, tied the knot! It was a beautiful wedding with great company, amazing food and a spectacular cake. Everyone here at Jaywalker would like to congratulate Pat and Kortney. Have a great honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta! “2 people, 2 lives, 1 love! Enjoy love that grows […]
